Hi Folks, For Listowners, can someone help me with the correct syntax for banned emails - where you enter either the exact email address OR "use a regular expression to match similar email addresses" Many thanks in anticipation. Regards ... Susie Z

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Hi Keith, Thanks for the reply - I did Google the term and found a multitude of options - I'm particularly interested in the option applicable to the Rootsweb Listowner options. I thought there might be some relevant help options but still not finding anything. I was hoping other Listowners new what worked for Banned Emails on Rootsweb. Regards ... Susie Z October 7, 2018 11:16 AM, "Keith Meintjes" <kmeintjes@gmail.com> wrote: > You may be about to learn more than you ever wanted to know ... > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__en.wikipedia.org_wiki_Regular-5Fexpression&d=Dw > BaQ&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=QqKR_1oid-wv3O1GFus6ukhkWVArI2oTvHi2_JUm6dE&m=1QUnAZaIMskcvFkbOnJmM1q > dvWQgb7-18w9xh0A1EU&s=vNF2K0HvQh1jwRvgyDA5lmr7dG3nbMf6ShbFmAXxIFE&e= > > Keith > > On Sat, Oct 6, 2018 at 6:14 PM Susie Zada <szada@zades.com.au> wrote: >

On Sat, 06 Oct 2018 23:14:21 +0100, Susie Zada <szada@zades.com.au> wrote: > For Listowners, can someone help me with the correct syntax for banned > emails - where you enter > either the exact email address OR > "use a regular expression to match similar email addresses" Can you describe what collection(s) of 'similar' email addresses you want to ban? Malcolm. -- Malcolm Austen <malcolm.austen@weald.org.uk>

Hi Malcolm, Example - emails from xyz@vworkonline.biz where xyz changes but the domain remains the same. I've have three different domains that are regularly appearing with different prefixes but consistant domains. Regards ... Susie Z October 7, 2018 4:25 PM, "Malcolm Austen" <malcolm.austen@weald.org.uk> wrote: > On Sat, 06 Oct 2018 23:14:21 +0100, Susie Zada <szada@zades.com.au> wrote: > > Can you describe what collection(s) of 'similar' email addresses you want to ban? > > Malcolm. > > -- Malcolm Austen <malcolm.austen@weald.org.uk>

On Sun, 07 Oct 2018 06:39:38 +0100, "Susie Zada" <szada@zades.com.au> <listowners@rootsweb.com> wrote: > Example - emails from xyz@vworkonline.biz where xyz changes but the > domain remains the same. So - (?i).*@vworkonline.biz - should do. Mailman2 alsways matches in a case-insensitive manner, Mailman 3 seems to be case-sensitive, so the initial (?i) forces case-insensitivity. You may try leaving it out as it will be rare for there to be upper case characters submitted. .* matches any string of characters Malcolm. -- Malcolm Austen <malcolm.austen@weald.org.uk>

Thanks Malcolm - will give that a try. Regards ... Susie Z October 7, 2018 6:30 PM, "Malcolm Austen" <malcolm.austen@weald.org.uk> wrote: > On Sun, 07 Oct 2018 06:39:38 +0100, "Susie Zada" <szada@zades.com.au> <listowners@rootsweb.com> > wrote: > >> Example - emails from xyz@vworkonline.biz where xyz changes but the > domain remains the same. > > So - (?i).*@vworkonline.biz - should do. > > Mailman2 alsways matches in a case-insensitive manner, Mailman 3 seems to be case-sensitive, so the > initial (?i) forces case-insensitivity. You may try leaving it out as it will be rare for there to > be upper case characters submitted. > > .* matches any string of characters > > Malcolm. > > -- Malcolm Austen <malcolm.austen@weald.org.uk> > > _______________________________________________ > Email preferences: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_rootswebpref&d=DwIFaQ&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=QqKR_1oid-wv3O1GFus6ukhkWVArI2oTvHi2_JUm6dE&m=hdbPUafplNSKJhdb6pB0pwE8_Jp9JoLC-FsTg6_Sa0o&s=amPj3V32nvD7WhrBuk8Lw_DdOeTjrDgsELwj_D4hsPo&e= > Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/listowners@rootsweb.com > Privacy Statement: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ancstry.me_2JWBOdY&d=DwIFaQ&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=QqKR_1oid-wv3O1GFus6ukhkWVArI2oTvHi2_JUm6dE&m=hdbPUafplNSKJhdb6pB0pwE8_Jp9JoLC-FsTg6_Sa0o&s=cvfFVGZ7gAxmBTWCOrcLZKrq8V2gG9TPOuGVgc996qU&e= Terms and Conditions: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ancstry.me_2HDBym9&d=DwIFaQ&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=QqKR_1oid-wv3O1GFus6ukhkWVArI2oTvHi2_JUm6dE&m=hdbPUafplNSKJhdb6pB0pwE8_Jp9JoLC-FsTg6_Sa0o&s=WtOoiflFBD12-rZnrrI5MpLv0wYkN0Bx_C0PdDfDQi4&e= > Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog > RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community

At 01:39 AM 10/7/2018, \"Susie Zada\" <szada@zades.com.au> wrote: >Example - emails from xyz@vworkonline.biz where xyz changes but the >domain remains the same. > >I've have three different domains that are regularly appearing with >different prefixes but consistant domains. Suzie, To stop sp*m messages from appearing in your HELD messages, use a HEADER FILTER. For example, on the Header Filters page in the Header box, enter "from:" without the quotes. in the Pattern box, enter ".*@vworkonline.biz" without the quotes. in the Action box, choose "Discard (no notification)" Save your changes. This syntax has worked for me and discards ALL messages originating from the specified domain (vworkonline.biz). Do not use it for addresses at commonly used domains such as aol.com, comcast.net, gmail.com, etc. since it will discard valid mails from subscribers and potential subscribers trying to reach the list or its manager (you). As Nivard noted, your Banned List prevents addresses from subscribing. It has nothing to do with Held Messages. Pat Asher

Thanks Nivard and Pat - especially identifying that emails in the banned list won't have any effect on held messages from non-subscribed members. Regards ... Susie Z October 8, 2018 12:57 AM, "Pat Asher" <pasher@ee.net> wrote: > At 01:39 AM 10/7/2018, \"Susie Zada\" <szada@zades.com.au> wrote: > >> Example - emails from xyz@vworkonline.biz where xyz changes but the >domain remains the same. >> >> I've have three different domains that are regularly appearing with >different prefixes but >> consistant domains. > > Suzie, To stop sp*m messages from appearing in your HELD messages, use a HEADER FILTER. For > example, on the Header Filters page > in the Header box, enter "from:" without the quotes. > in the Pattern box, enter ".*@vworkonline.biz" without the quotes. > in the Action box, choose "Discard (no notification)" > > Save your changes. > > This syntax has worked for me and discards ALL messages originating from the specified domain > (vworkonline.biz). Do not use it for addresses at commonly used domains such as aol.com, > comcast.net, gmail.com, etc. since it will discard valid mails from subscribers and potential > subscribers trying to reach the list or its manager (you). > > As Nivard noted, your Banned List prevents addresses from subscribing. It has nothing to do with > Held Messages. > > Pat Asher > > _______________________________________________ > Email preferences: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_rootswebpref&d=DwIFaQ&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=QqKR_1oid-wv3O1GFus6ukhkWVArI2oTvHi2_JUm6dE&m=HJe-21UawKzSUHapTOWcvTWhmKGLkpIzfuMSORHpd4U&s=1vNTFAcrECVYUfHbPy4kKjunNXheo5dy2v_GhjBmktQ&e= > Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.com/postorius/lists/listowners@rootsweb.com > Privacy Statement: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ancstry.me_2JWBOdY&d=DwIFaQ&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=QqKR_1oid-wv3O1GFus6ukhkWVArI2oTvHi2_JUm6dE&m=HJe-21UawKzSUHapTOWcvTWhmKGLkpIzfuMSORHpd4U&s=DOTBVuUjtaoPfWCVIC_55vRclRG49t_UkUVOczfkiRM&e= Terms and Conditions: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ancstry.me_2HDBym9&d=DwIFaQ&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=QqKR_1oid-wv3O1GFus6ukhkWVArI2oTvHi2_JUm6dE&m=HJe-21UawKzSUHapTOWcvTWhmKGLkpIzfuMSORHpd4U&s=_m2jec9HYppPYLBuADfpxpjayE8QjM4Px-TSZS1pcIU&e= > Rootsweb Blog: http://rootsweb.blog > RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community

are they subscribers? if not, why trying to ban non-subscribers when you can do something more simple. in settings - for message acceptance, change this one particular setting to "Discard - no notification" And as for "banned addresses", it should be reserved for the actual subscribers who make trouble for you. NOT for the spammers. They don't subscribe properly. The only true problems are those subscribers who do NOT follow through with the confirmation message and do not follow correct instruction for un*subscribe. They are real pain. David Samuelsen On 10/6/2018 11:39 PM, "Susie Zada" <szada@zades.com.au> wrote: > Hi Malcolm, > > Example - emails fromxyz@vworkonline.biz where xyz changes but the domain remains the same. > > I've have three different domains that are regularly appearing with different prefixes but consistant domains. > > Regards ... Susie Z

Didn't we just have this discussion not that long ago that the Ban List isn't for banning spam addresses? Rick B On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 1:25 AM Malcolm Austen <malcolm.austen@weald.org.uk> wrote: > On Sat, 06 Oct 2018 23:14:21 +0100, Susie Zada <szada@zades.com.au> wrote: > > > For Listowners, can someone help me with the correct syntax for banned > > emails - where you enter > > either the exact email address OR > > "use a regular expression to match similar email addresses" > > Can you describe what collection(s) of 'similar' email addresses you want > to ban? > >

you got that right. David On 10/7/2018 2:32 PM, Richard Berkheiser wrote: > Didn't we just have this discussion not that long ago that the Ban List > isn't for banning spam addresses? > > Rick B

Hi Susie Where are you wishing to use this syntax? From your description it sounds like its the "Banned addresses" But that only bans the address from subscribing, not from posting Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 06/10/2018 23:14, Susie Zada wrote: > Hi Folks, > > For Listowners, can someone help me with the correct syntax for banned emails - where you enter > either the exact email address OR > > "use a regular expression to match similar email addresses" > > Many thanks in anticipation. > > Regards ... Susie Z