Re: [SLUG] Comcast to block port 25

From: Levi Bard (levi@bard.sytes.net)
Date: Sun Jun 13 2004 - 10:59:29 EDT


>I mean running a mail server off
>Comcast residential services is kinda point less with the fact that it
>uses DHCP.( it made more sense when comcast gave out static ips) And
>if some one wants to run a mail server like that they can call comcrap
>and order there business package. Personally I think all ISPs should
>block port 25 except on business accoutns or residential accounts with
>Static ips. I just dont see the need to run a mail server any more
>when there is so many great free email and free email server a website
>host would provide. I seen website hosting as low at 4.99 a month
>with 50 email accounts with 100 meg storage on each account pop3/smtp
>. But maybe it me but finally comcast is doing the right thing and
>dont need to hear how our freedoms are deminished. Internet service
>is not a Freedom it is a service that you pay for and you are at the
>will of the ISP.....
>
>
I run my mail server from my dynamic ip. And I'm not a spam zombie.
The thing is, selectively blocking port 25 is censorship of service, the
same way it would be if an ISP decided to screen all traffic from
suncoastlug.org. Or all traffic from registered porn domains (like
suncoastlug.org...). Or traffic on the ports used by a popular network
fps game.
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