MAPS - which the observant might notice is SPAM spelt backwards - +
MAPS - which the observant might notice is SPAM spelled backwards - works on a simple principal that is commonly used with Instant Messenger (IM) clients such as AOL's Instant Messenger or Microsoft's Messenger. That is that with most IM clients you need to @@ -44,42 +43,54 @@ include "MAPS.php" filter) which processes your email like so:
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- Extract senders email address - no sender address (and no envelope + address)? Discard the email -
- Extract senders email address - no sender address (and no - envelope address)? Discard the email +
- Check to see if the sender is on your white list - if so deliver the + mail -
- Check to see if the sender is on your null list - if so - discard the email +
- Check to see if the sender is on your black list - if so return a + message telling the sender that s/he is blocked from emailing you. -
- Check to see if the sender is on your black list - if so - return a message telling the sender that s/he is blocked from - emailing you. +
- Check to see if the sender is on your null list - if so discard the + email -
- Check to see if the sender is on your white list - if so - deliver the mail +
- Otherwise send the sender a bounce back message with a link for them to + quickly register. Also, save their email so it can be delivered when they + register +
As you can see this algorithm will greatly reduce your spam. Also, it's + easy for real people to register. Spammers typically do not read any email + returning to them so they never register!
- +What to do if you get a bounce back/register email from MAPS?
-As you can see this algorithm will greatly reduce your - spam. Also, it's easy for real people to register. Spammers - typically do not read any email returning to them so they never - register!
+If you receive a bounce back/register email that means you are not yet on + my white list. You can register by clicking the link and then typing your + name. That's it! You will then be added to my white list and your previous + email will be delivered. Also, all future emails from your email address will + be automatically delivered. Note, I reserve the right to remove you from my + white list and optionally add you to my null or black lists.
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+What to do if you get a black list bounce back email from MAPS?
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- Requirements +
- Signup for MAPS - -
- Using MAPS +
Not much you can do. I've blacklisted you for a reason. I guess you could + attempt to contact me another way but chances are I also blocked you phone + number from calling or texting me.
-What to do if you find yourself on my null list?
-Nothing! It's a null list. Your email would have been silently discarded so + how would you know? Note I can't even see it - it was not delivered to me.
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- Requirements +
- Signup for MAPS +
- Using MAPS +