Leo + Python: the ultimate scripting tool: Conclusion

[Terry Reedy]

"JanC" <usenet_spam at janc.invalid> wrote in message
news:Xns942FE9DB9B588JanC at 213.118.46.22...
> "Edward K. Ream" <edreamleo at charter.net> schreef:
>
> >>  Such a request is *NOT* a legitimate 'anti-junk-mail' measure.
> >
> > Yes, it is.  If you aren't willing to take 20 sec. to talk to me,
then
> > I'm not willing to talk to you.  Bye.
>
> One question: why not let people do this "confirmation" through
email
> instead of requiring them to start a separate program?  Something
like a
> mailing list confirmation mail?

That is exactly what legitimate whitelist programs do.  Click reply
and send.  I have gotten such and answered such.

Terry J. Reedy