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Comparison of Bayesian POP3 Spam Filters

Posted by michael on from the spam-i-am dept.

kreide writes "Spam e-mail has become an ever increasing problem, and these days it is next to impossible to use e-mail without receiving it in large amounts. Although various techniques exits to combat the problem, spammers seemed to be winning the war - until a new, powerful weapon appeared on the scene: Bayesian filters, our last, best hope for spam-free inboxes. In this review I compare POP3 based bayesian spam filters." We did an Ask Slashdot on this a few weeks ago.

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  1. Bayesian filters are useful, but... by fr0z · · Score: 5, Funny

    I still believe that we should have a hunting season for spammers, just like we do for ducks...

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    Never underestimate the predictability of human stupidity...
    1. Re:Bayesian filters are useful, but... by ctr2sprt · · Score: 4, Funny

      Spammer: Duck season!
      You: Spammer season!
      Spammer: Duck season!
      You: Duck season!
      Spammer: Spammer season! Fire!
      *bang*

    2. Re:Bayesian filters are useful, but... by frovingslosh · · Score: 4, Funny

      I like your way of thinking. It's much like my approach of defending myself with deadly force when I'm attacked with the deadly weapon of second hand smoke.

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      I'm an American. I love this country and the freedoms that we used to have.
  2. Re:You just don't get it by Plug · · Score: 5, Funny

    How many people you know that email you 12 gifs/jpegs in one message with LARGE red text. ????

    Lots of them. They're called 'girls' and Slashdot should encourage communication with them wherever possible.