Those replies are almost certainly coming direct from that user, in response to the messages you've submitted to the list (because this list doesn't force default replies back to the list itself). My Bayesian filter has gotten good enough to just toss those into the Junk folder now. ;-) I can't really fault anyone for wanting to do something like that, it's certainly effective at keeping spam away -- if it doesn't do anything to reduce the congestion on mail servers.

I think it would be nice if his mail setup only sent those every so many days, like vacation, instead of once per message though.... I'd suggest emailing him directly to ask about that, but then you'd only get another "please confirm" email back. *chuckle*

Bill

Shaun T. Erickson wrote: