Re: all incoming mail is being blocked

Re-read the post:
"My ISP is BT (British Telecom) and SORBS accidently put their entire
range
of static IP addresses on the dynamic list... "

My ISP _and_ SORBS.

The ISP that provides the list. If RoadRunner is allowing SMTP
outbound traffic from certain of it's dynamic pool, then the ISP
(RoadRunner) should exclude it from the list of prohibited addresses.

The pool addresses provided by the ISPs are for IP addresses that are
prohibited (by their TOU) from sending outbound SMTP traffic.

It has nothing to do with addresses being dynamic. It has to do with
your Terms Of Use contract with your ISP.

Again, if the ISP incorrectly listed "allowed" addresses as
"prohibited", blame the ISP. It is a mistake that will affect users
for several days. So will an incorrect MX record in DNS. I don't hear
anybody threatening to sue for incorrect DNS entries.

Write your complaint to your ISP...whining on the phone or bomarding
support with the same e-mail complaint will not help. They are already
working at the blazing speed of DNS propagation. Letters of complaint
will not make the process any faster, but will emphasize to the ISP
that this is a serious issue that affects businesses operations.
Maintenance activities are prioritized by impact, speed of
implementation, and potential for disruption. Tell your ISP that you
are unhappy with their dropping the ball.

Going into a public discussion forum, such as this, and saying "let's
sue the anti-spam establishment" is a little foolish. Next week, you'll
be posting somewhere else, "why isn't anyone trying to stop all of this
spam?".

There's no easy fix. Some of us have been debating for years on the
responsibilities and methods. The debate goes on...however so does the
prattle about RBLs "blocking my e-mail". Some people will never
understand. Some people choose to shoot before fully understanding how
the system works. (No offense, Mr. Vice President.)

Regards,
Alan

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