Re: [LI] Errors while posting-

["Suresh Ramasubramanian" <Suresh@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is a simple precaution anyone running smtp servers should 
take - close open relays, so that only authorised users can use your 
smtp server.  Or else every spammer in the area will form a queue 
to send several megs of shit through your server - leaving you to 
handle the bounces, flames, anti spam blacklists etc etc.

On 19 Nov 99, at 11:49, thus spake Shanker R Swaminathan:

> 'mail.flashmail.com', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '551 Command
> RCPT User not local and relaying not permitted from you
> (203.197.101.138)', Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 551,

Back to your query -

Do you have an account on flashmail?  

If yes: Check your flashmail acct using pop3 and post using your  
flashmail.com address only.  That way mail.flashmail.com knows 
you are an authorized user with an account at flashmail

If no: Stop using / trying to use the flashmail.com smtp server - you 
are not an authorized user.  All these attempts are logged and if 
they get frequent - your isp will get a complaint from flashmail and 
may terminate your access (said isp being vsnl, i seriously doubt 
this - they are totally clueless and lazy)

hope this helps
---s



Suresh Ramasubramanian
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