sendmail config problem

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On Sat, 2006-05-20 at 17:43, Paul R. Ganci wrote:

> > Comment the:
> >FEATURE(`accept_unresolvable_domains')dnl
> >in sendmail.mc  and you won't accept email with bad reply
> >addresses.
> >
> As an aside, the original message is legitimate. My wife and I do 
> Alaskan malamute dog rescue. The original message had rescue related 
> material. I suspect the reply-to email address was just wrong in the 
> sender's email client. It is unfortunate because I am sure the people 
> believe we have blown them off, when in reality we just can't contact them.

That's why it's better to not accept it in the first place.  If
there are no intermediate relays the original sender will get
the bounce from his own mailer to let him know about the
problem.

-- 
  Les Mikesell
    lesmikesell@xxxxxxxxx



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