I think that 50$ per line is a bit out there. Maybe $0.10 per line *
number of people on the mailing list. Then we are charging for a
measurable/growing number of people.
I also think that you should run it by a lawyer for proofing.
-DEJ
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ocie@paracel.com [SMTP:ocie@paracel.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 08, 1998 4:25 PM
> To: pgsql-hackers@hub.org
> Subject: [HACKERS] Your Search Engine Listing (fwd)
>
> list@ListMe.com wrote:
> > From owner-pgsql-hackers@hub.org Fri May 8 09:25:01 1998
> > Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 11:18:42 -0400
> > Message-Id: <199805081518.LAA22620@rover.listme.com>
> > From: list@ListMe.com
> > To: pgsql-hackers@postgreSQL.org
> > Reply-To: list@ListMe.com
> > Subject: [HACKERS] Your Search Engine Listing
> > Sender: owner-pgsql-hackers@hub.org
> > Precedence: bulk
> >
> > To: pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org
> >
> > Is your site listed with the top search engines? ListMe will
> > list you with 50 search engines and indexes for $90.
> > Satisfaction guaranteed!
> >
> > Search engines are the only way most people have to find internet
> sites.
> > But if your site is not listed, no one will find it.
>
> BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH
>
> It seems that no fileter will make us truly immune from SPAM, so for
> better or worse, here is my proposed spam-hunter (tm) clause:
>
> Purpose of the mailing list
>
> The primary purpose of this mailing list is the discussion of ongoing
> work to the Postgres database. Discussions of other databases,
> especially as they compare with Postgres are also 'on topic'. Any
> commercial postings including, but not limited to: Chain letters,
> Pyramid schemes, "Make Money Fast", direct marketing schemes, web site
> advertising, software advertising or any other type of advertising are
> considered unsolicited email (SPAM).
>
> These SPAM postings waste the time and resources of the volunteer
> Postgres developers. Therefore, in the interest of keeping the
> Postgres mailing list free SPAM, the Postgres organization will charge
> a fee of $50 per line for all such postings. In addition to the $50
> per line, fees may be charged for expenses related to collecting the
> fee, including, but not limited to: postage, detective services and
> collection services.
>
>
>
> I voulenteer myself as an Internet PI. I don't think it makes much
> sense to pay someone up-front to track down a spammer.
>
> So what does everyone think?
>
> Ocie