In article <49C80CE5.3080305@xxxxxxxxxxxx> you write: >Steven M. Bellovin wrote: >> It's happened to me twice, with two different lists of his. I've >> complained to him, but to no avail. I wonder if the CAN SPAM act >> applies. >IANAL but my impression is that it definitely does apply, possibly >multiply and possibly even with sanctions. Unfortunately CAN SPAM only applies to commercial, transactional, and relationship mail, and the mail in question doesn't appear to fall into any of those categories. On the other hand, given the long, long history of abusive and disruptive behavior, perhaps it's time for a regular cease and desist from the IETF's lawyer. R's, John _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf