[Fwd: Blocking spam messages with Thunderbird 2.0]

[NoOp]

On 08/17/2009 04:46 PM, RobertHoltzman wrote:
>> From: usr7 <ahartman at netvision.net.il>
>>
>> I'm using Thunderbird 2.0
>> How can i effectively block spam while individual spammers constantly
>> change the 'Subject' and 'Sender' field strings on each message.
>> There must be a smart way to block an individual without setting
>> countless message filters, I HOPE
> 
> You will never do it from within Thunderbird. I think your best bet is 
> to check out "spamassassin". It works best with "spamc" and when invoked 
> from within an MTA. Be sure to read *all* the docs you can find.
> 

If you wish _filter_ from Thunderbird, then I'd recommend trying
Thunderbird 3.x where you can filter by headers:

http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/early_releases/
<http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/3.0b3/releasenotes/>