Re: RBL Lookups using Postfix or Spamassassin

[bob@proulx.com (Bob Proulx)]

Anthony M Simonelli wrote:
> I'm using Postfix with Amavisd-new, Spamassassin, etc.  I what to use
> RBL lookups to stop spam, but I am unsure as to whether to have Postfix
> perform the lookup or Spamassassin?  I know that if I enable it on
> Postfix, those emails will be rejected and possibly legitimate emails as
> well, but if I have Spamassassin perform it, my mail server will be
> accepting a lot more email which will be more taxing on the server...
> 
> Your opinions and insight are greatly appreciated.

You have a good handle on things.  I run "safe" RBLs in postfix
because rejections there are rejected.  I run less safe RBLs in
spamassassin just to add points.  It is a compromise.

Now you are going to ask what are the "safe" RBLs?  I am not going to
step into that one.  ;-)

Bob