Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Dan -- I think invoking the old days is perfect. Actually, a line from the appropriately titled Who song, " Won't Get Fooled Again, " fits well here -- " Meet the new boss/Same as the old boss. " The list has pretty much stayed in the same condition as when you handed it over to me. Why? Because the rules were good. Why re-invent the wheel? Yes, it is true. This list has never in the past accepted forwards and still does not nor will it in the future as long as I'm current administrator. This prevents nasty chain letters as well as unwanted files with questionable backgrounds. Also, the rule for posting virus warnings is still in place and has not changed. Thank you, Dan, for being the voice of reason. Rose > > Much as I hate to invoke the old days, I just wanted to remind everyone that > the list settings -- which are still in effect -- strip out all attachments. > That means you *cannot* get this virus from the Dwarfism List. Which is why > we always had a rule against posting virus warnings on the list. There's > simply no need. > > Of course, that doesn't mean you might not get it elsewhere. > > Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Mods, can you ban this member? This is the fourth time this mail has come through - I think it is a virus? Sue New Graphic Site Note: forwarded message attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Normally I'd agree with you, but did that two days ago - obviously didn't work - and can we be sure it's a valid member anyway? I Sue, It is a virus.. it is best to notify the member rather than banning them. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Umm, doesn't it have to be a valid member's address to post to the group anyway? I have heard that has cleaned it out. I also don't think that we really have much to worry about, as this group doesn't allow attachments. -- Sara Find out what stinks in Genesee County! http://geneseecountystinks.blogspot.com -------------- Original message -------------- From: MomSchumm@... In a message dated 6/13/2006 at 9:07:32 PM Central Standard Time, mum2mishka@... writes: Normally I'd agree with you, but did that two days ago - obviously didn't work - and can we be sure it's a valid member anyway? I hear you.. maybe they can be moderated for a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 a, this is a clever little virus in that it is not even on the computers that sent the emails, but piggybacking onto email messages from the servers themselves. So even updating and re-running your virus scan won't help. Trust me, I ran the update yesterday at 6pm, ran my scan from 6-7, came up empty, then someone claimed I sent them an email with the virus at 8pm. So, one the virus has someone's email address, from any computer anywhere, it is going to appear that person is sending infected messages no matter what they do. Unfortunately, this a problem has to fix, and there's nothing any of us can do. I use Gmail as I my mail server, and Google already anticipated the probem and put protections in place. So any emails coming from me are stripped of attachments, etc., before they enter the main cyber stream. So any " alleged " emails someone may get from me have been added long after the message left my computer, ISP, and then Gmail. Bill On 6/13/06, a <quartznh@...> wrote: > > People who's email addresses that have sent this virus still have > the virus even after you run your virus scans and they show up > empty. This virus is causing email addresses to sending this virus > to everyone on their emailing list. You have to do an UPDATE on your > anti-virus scan then run the scan again. This virus is newer than > your current scan and it will not find it until you do the update. > Go to their website to do an update. > > Since you may already have the service, you may be able to upload > the update without costing you anything. However, if you find you > have to pay, it would be worth the investment. > > Every name that has sent this virus, their computers has been > affected and the virus is sending out through your address book. > > DO NOT open any attachments even from someone you know, unless you > are Expecting an attachment from them. I deleted all of these emails > and did not open them even from people I knew because I knew > there was a virus attached, especially since several people have > sent it. But these people THEMSELVES did not send you the viruses, > the virus is sent by itself from the address books. > > I encourage everyone to update their virus scanners and run the scan > even if you dont think you have a virus. There are new ones every day > that are made up and damaging computers. > > a > > > > > > > > As I posted earlier. VIRUS VIRUS VIRUS > > > > > > Please DO NOT open! > > > > > > > > -- " There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting. " (Buddha) " You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. " ( 8:32) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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