Re: [B.A.T.M.A.N.] mailing list migration (was: development flow)

Jacob Marble
2009-09-29T15:38:09Z

On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Andrew Lunn <andrew@lunn.ch> wrote:
>> > a) filters spam very well
>> > b) allows the list to be hosted using our domain name, not yours
>>
>> We meet both of those requirement. Just keep in mind that since you
>> cannot have a domain point to two servers (Mailman requires a web
>> server), you will need to use a domain name that is not in current use
>> or you can use a sub-domain off of your main domain such as
>> list.open-mesh.net.
>>
>> > We currently have about 100 message/month in traffic.  Does this
>> > describe your $4/month service?
>>
>> How many members will be subscribed to your list?
>> </quote>
>
>> This is the best alternative that I have found.  They charge $4/month
>> for up to 1000 subscribers and 1-8 posts/day.
>
> I would read the small print. We currently have 100 messages/month to
> a closed list. Once it is an open list, and well publicised, the
> amount of spam will increase dramatically. I personally get 100-200
> spams per day. Does this 1-8 posts per day include or exclude spam?

More from Brian at EMWD:

<quote>
> We currently have far fewer than 1000 subscribers, but we need a
> public list, and we currently have a private list. That's why spam
> filtering is important. Once we switch to public, we expect to see
> more spam and more new ham as well. Let's assume that we get 4 times
> as much hammy traffic (400 message/month = 12/day) as we currently do
> (less than 100/month = 3/day).
>
> How much would EMWD charge? Do you count dropped spam towards our
> charged traffic?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jake

We would start you at $4 per month for the list. After 2-3 months and
we will take a look at your list traffic and make any pricing
adjustments if necessary. A 1000 member mailing list that has 12
messages posted to it per day would be $8 per month. Spam does not
count as traffic as long as it doesn't get broadcast to your list. It
shouldn't if you have your list configuration settings setup
correctly.
</quote>

They are concerned with messages that get broadcast to the list, not
with blocked spam. Also, I would say that their pricing is very
reasonable.