Printable View
Hello all, Recently users started to complain that they couldn't send to certain email addresses. Everything checked out on the Exchange server. So I did a DNSBL lookup and noticed I was on the Blars List. This guy is asking for cash for removal. What gives?
Feed him to the FEDs.............if you are that squeaky clean?
;)
Well...looks like your ISP has been blocked...maybe because it is spammer friendly???
I would contact your ISP...to see if they can get you unblocked....because you are paying THEM for service...which they are not providing you with...if they cant fix it
change ISP
MLF
I did call my ISP and they wanted to get in contact with Blars!!! This is ridiculous. Any input is appreciated.
http://www.blars.org/errors/block.html
I would go to the Feds and/or speak to a lawyer about the legality of this. This sounds somewhat like extortion. I have to say I've never heard of this situation before.
Quote:
If you would like a site be added or removed from BlarsBL, you may hire Blars at his normal consulting rates (currently $250/hour, 2 hour minimum, $1000 deposit due in advance for non-established customers) to investigate your evidence about the site.
Not sure of the legality.....but no charge is incurred if blocked in errorQuote:
If it is found that the entry was a mistake, no charge will be made and the entire deposit will be refunded. Send Blars email from a non-listed account to verify current rates and arrange payment.
MLF
MLF: yes but in the meantime you have to send him the $1000, which he may earn interest on and get your credit card, and then he refunds you -- if he determines it was in error. Notice that sites are put on the list by "wim" [sic].
This would suggest to me that the "error" may also be a whim.Quote:
The BlarsBL is maintained by Blars at his wim. Use for any purpouse should be done at your own risk, and Blars is not responsible for use by anyone but himself.
Additionally, he returns the deposit but doesn't say anything about having to charge you the 2 hour fee.
My gut response: smells rather fishy IMO.
http://www.blars.org/errors/block.htmlQuote:
This is not a low collateral damage list.
I wouldn't waste my time talking to BLARS, I would try to convince
those blocking you that BLARS is not a "mainstream" block list
and shouldn't be trusted. The guy seems to be a loose cannon.
:cool:
those blockers would be yahoo, roadrunner, sbcglobal and others.... I think it would be tough to convice them.
A better strategy would be to contact the ASN for the blars domain and explain what he is up to. I bet you that the upstream provider will rain down fire on his head based on the extortion/nonsense that is taking place here.Quote:
The BlarsBL is maintained by Blars at his wim. Use for any purpouse should be done at your own risk, and Blars is not responsible for use by anyone but himself.
--TH13
Not alot you can do from a legal perspective. No one forces ISPs, users, corporations, or anyone to use these lists. He has posted that it is a use "as is" list and accepts no liability for the acuracy or validity of what he blocks. Blocking is "at his wim". Not much legal ground there. I would tend to agree with an earlier post to convince end users to use a more "reputable" black list. - but that is just my two cents worth.
Just for kicks, I sent an email to BLARS, but I got an error
The moron has the entire world blocked. i wonder if he gets mail from his mom.Quote:
Content-Type: message/delivery-status
Reporting-MTA: dns; mta9.adelphia.net
Arrival-Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:58:41 -0500
Received-From-MTA: dns; blue.localdomain (69.161.18.35)
Final-Recipient: RFC822; <[email protected]>
Action: failed
Status: 5.1.3
Remote-MTA: dns; blars.org (64.81.35.59)
Diagnostic-Code: smtp; 553 5.3.0 mail from spamming sites refused, see http://www.blars.org/errors/block.html
:cool:
I just had to pull up Blar's website...and boy did I get a kick out of it. First, his picture...secondly his "fetish" with The Naturist Society. Gross LOL.
I am with the ones saying to try and convince those using his list to find a more reputable list...that to me seems the easiest and cheapest way. He obviously blacklisted the entire world as seen by RCGreen's post.