Re: [ietf-smtp] EHLO domain validation requirement in RFC 5321

Sam Varshavchik <mrsam@courier-mta.com> Mon, 05 October 2020 02:29 UTC

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Subject: Re: [ietf-smtp] EHLO domain validation requirement in RFC 5321
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Keith Moore writes:

> Ok, basically it's become clear that your intention is a DoS attack either  
> on this list or on Internet email.

I don't know what you're referring to. Even if I wanted to, I have no means  
to launch a DoS attack against anyone.

You're vastly overestimating my mere mortal capabilities.