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Why does SpamCop show different results from one day to the next?

SpamCop FAQ
SpamCop is an ever changing entity in a moving sea of data. Not only does it use internal databases to keep track of contact emails, closed accounts, historical data, etc., but it also relies on network databases to be up, operational, and accurate. To add to this confusion, changes are frequent to the algorithm, so you may experience a bug one day and find it fixed the next. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true - everything can be fine one day and new bugs appear the next.
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Why does submitting to SpamCop results in an error/timeout?

SpamCop FAQ
Users are able to reach the SpamCop site and parse/report small emails, but when trying to submit a large spam through the website form they get a time-out error after clicking the "parse" button. This is a problem experienced by users with firewalls. It may be a personal hardware/software firewall you have employed or, there may be a firewall on your ISP's network "protecting" you that you are not necessarily aware of.
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How does SpamCop reporting work?

SpamCop FAQ
There are three main parts to SpamCop; the Reporting Service, Mail Service, and Blocking List. All three operate independently of each other, but they also rely on each other to operate effectively. The reporting service allows you to file complaints with appropriate administrators about spam. These reports generate statistics that are fed to the Blocking Service, automatically keeping it up to date.
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Why does SpamCop refuse to accept my HTML spam?

SpamCop FAQ
SpamCop has begun requiring that spam containing HTML is submitted with the HTML codes intact (funny codes in the body of the message). This prevents erroneous complaints and allows SpamCop to find sites referenced within the HTML. Just because you don't see pretty pictures and colorful text does not mean the email you are viewing does not use HTML coding. The HTML tags contain the email and web site addresses, which may not be contained in the plain text.
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Why does SpamCop say email to X bounces?

SpamCop FAQ
This means that SpamCop found an email address to complain to, but it was invalid. If you find a more-correct place to report spam issues for the email in question, you may report these updates to deputies@admin.spamcop.net. Please do not send email unless you can provide a working abuse address where none was found before. You must confirm that the new address is correct and responsive to spam reports before you ask SpamCop to use it.
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Why does SpamCop say my spam is too old?

SpamCop FAQ
SpamCop will not send reports for any spam it detects is more than 48 hours old, as indicated by the first accepted Received: line. SpamCop uses the date of the topmost useful Received: line. This is usually information direct from your own email server, not the spammer's email system. The date used is actually appended by your own ISP and indicates the amount of time the email has been sitting in your inbox waiting for you to retrieve it.
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SpamCop said "No reports filed." What does it mean?

SpamCop FAQ
The header of the spam didn't have enough information to figure out what IP the spam came from. This happens sometimes on very old or strangely configured email systems. For instance, if you are using a Novell or old Microsoft server, you may have this problem. The problem also occurs with hotmail, but only intermitantly. If this is the problem, you will probably see it with ALL email (unless you use hotmail, then only sometimes).
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Why does SpamCop want to send a report to my own network administrator?

SpamCop FAQ
SpamCop no longer (as of Feb 25th, 2003) trusts relays which have not been submitted for relay testing by SpamCop.
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How am I billed for SpamCop?

SpamCop FAQ
The price is $1.00 per megabyte of email processed. This charge is asessed when a) when you paste email into SpamCop's reporting form and hit "parse" or b), when you click on the link to go to the parsing page for spam submitted through the SpamCop's email submission system. When you subscribe, we bill you for however many bytes you choose to use, and we warn you on the homepage when you run out of "fuel.
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What is SpamCop's history?

SpamCop FAQ
SpamCop is the premier web-based service for reporting and blocking spam, founded in 1998 by Julian Haight. SpamCop processes over one million spam complaints a day and is supported by hundreds of thousands of users, a knowledgeable volunteer community, and a professional staff. SpamCop streamlines the process of determining the origin of spam emails and reporting them to the relevant Internet service providers. SpamCop offers both free and premium reporting services.
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Can I advertise on SpamCop?

SpamCop FAQ
Advertising is now available on the SpamCop.net website. Your 468x60 banner will run in a regular rotation on free users' pages. Paying members do not see banners, nor are banners shown on some peripheral pages (such as the FAQ). Banners are shown to users on the home-page and during spam processing as well as on other pages, such as the help center and statistics pages. They are also shown to anyone responding to SpamCop reports through the web site.
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FAQ-11: Why do I see different results during the day?

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You should not be testing your saliva during the day. As your instruction booklet suggests, please test in the morning only, before you drink, eat or brush your teeth. In other words, your saliva should be undisturbed by other elements for most accurate results. Food and drinks change the content of the saliva and it may cause misleading results. So, please remember to test only first thing in the morning.
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Will I get my results the same day?

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Women want to know the results of their mammogram before leaving the breast imaging facility. Furthermore, women want any problem detected on the screening mammogram worked up immediately. They do not want to have to be called back for additional evaluation and suffer the anxiety of the unknown for however long it takes to be seen again.
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On what type of email should I (not) use SpamCop?

SpamCop FAQ
Do not use SpamCop to report anything except spam. This includes any and all responses to your SpamCop reports which are not blatant spam. Email that is obviously sent innocently to an incorrect address. This might include sales receipts, booking confirmations, etc. No matter how hard list managers try, spammers find a way to inject spam to the list (sometimes even going so far as to subscribe to the list first). This results in all list members receiving the spam.
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How do I configure Mailhosts for SpamCop?

SpamCop FAQ
SpamCop is undergoing a major renovation to the underlying logic which it uses to determine spam sources. Soon, all SpamCop users will be required to use this new system and to complete this additional setup. Some "unique" users may not be able to report all the spam they have in the past. Why?We are addressing ongoing problems - spammers are finally doing what we have known they could do all along - create really convincing mail header forgeries.
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How do I set up SpamAssassin to work with SpamCop?

SpamCop FAQ
Spamcop will not have any problems with this, and yet you will still get all of the details you need (as headers) to see why a given message was tagged. You should also be sure you are running spamassassin -F0 or something like that if you are running spamc/spamd, since otherwise the FROM: line will be rewritten.
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What is this SpamCop Mail Service?

SpamCop FAQ
Tired of spam? For several years, SpamCop has been the #1 tool on the Internet for reporting spammers to the ISP's they use to send their email and host their websites. Now, we're giving individuals, companies, and ISP's the power to take control of their email by leveraging the experience we have accumulated, along with the largest database of in-progress spam around, to filter out spam.
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What is the SpamCop Blocking List (SCBL)?

SpamCop FAQ
NO WARRANTY OR LIABILITY: BY USING THE SCBL, OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE SPAMCOP WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE SCBL IS PROVIDED "AS IS", SPAMCOP DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE EFFECTIVENESS OR RESULTS OF THE SCBL OR ANY OTHER SERVICE OR PRODUCT PROVIDED BY SPAMCOP, AND ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
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Can I get a copy of the source code for SpamCop?

SpamCop FAQ
No. While Julian did try to open up the program by putting it under General Public Licence (GPL) at SourceForge, the project never generated much interest among developers. SpamCop has since been sold to private interests. The SpamCop Reporting and Blocking List services are owned by Ironport Systems, Inc. The SpamCop Filtered Mail Service is owned by Corporate Email Services (CESMail).
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Why did I get a spam promoting SpamCop?

SpamCop FAQ
Because SpamCop is a big thorn in spammers' sides, they will often try to cause trouble by sending out spam that appears to be from SpamCop, but which is actually not. Because most of an email can be forged (including who it is "from"), spammers can send email from addresses @spamcop.net in an attempt to discredit us. However, now that you are here, you can look around and learn what you can do to stop these low-lifes from invading your inbox with their junk - or not.
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How can I get SpamCop reports about my network?

SpamCop FAQ
Anyone may receive summary reports about any netspace they specify. To receive reports, first create an ISP account. Once you have logged in with your new account, use the "Request Reports" menu item to specify which networks you would like to receive reports about. At any time, you may use the "show routes" menu item to view which networks you are configured to receive reports about.
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How can I get removed from SpamCop's blocking system?

SpamCop FAQ
SpamCop automatically handles blocking and unblocking of ISPs. If SpamCop continues to receive reports of spam originating from the networks you are responsible for, those networks will continue to be blocked. If not, then you will be unblocked by SpamCop automatically after 24 hours. If the SpamCop reports that you receive relate only to web-hosting for the spammer, then this does not count toward blocking. The email filters consider only complaints of sourcing spam.
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Would the results be different if it were done in a workplace instead of a lab?

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It seems obvious that if a subject were not seeing the screen clearly, he or she would not be as productive. Yes, but in cases where the correction is only slightly off, the computer user may think the he or she is seeing the screen clearly. Yet, the study found that even a slight miscorrection (0.5D) would have a significant effect on productivity over several hours. It’s analogous to the eye muscles being forced to do pushups.
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What makes the seltzer so different? How do I get the best results?

Frequently Asked Questions for Seltzer Sisters
Our water is of very high quality and excellent taste, and we use no sodium in the carbonating process. Other bottlers use sodium to keep the bubbles in when the liquid is warm and poured over ice. The valve on our bottle maintains pressure and carbonation even after you've begun using the bottle. Screw-top bottles cannot do this; open a bottle of any sparkling water and it will immediately start to go flat. Our bottles will maintain carbonation for months; the optimal shelf life is 3 months.
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Can I compare SPECjAppServer2004 results in different categories?

SPECjAppServer2004 Frequently Asked Questions
No. Results between standard and distributed categories of SPECjAppServer2004 cannot be compared; any public claims that attempt to compare categories will be considered a violation of SPEC fair use guidelines.
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Why are haplogroups shown in different colors on the results page?

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If the participant was SNP tested, his haplogroup will show in green. If he has not been SNP tested, FTDNA may have made an estimate of his haplogroup based on his 12/12 match to someone who has been SNP tested. In this case, the haplogroup will show in red, indicating that it is an estimate.
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Will I get any results on the day of my initial visit?

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Some preliminary results should be available on the day that you are seen. Conclusive results are usually available one week following that date.
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Why doesn't SpamCop always generate reports for relay administrators?

SpamCop FAQ
SpamCop feeds possible open relays to ORDB which notifies the responsible administrator if appropriate. SpamCop tries to find a reporting address for the administrators of relays used in the sending of spam. Unfortunately, for various reasons, it is not always possible to find a valid, working address. Open relays are often found in far-off countries where the software is out-of-date and cannot be upgraded because the hardware can't handle newer versions.
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How can I remove people from my list when they send a complaint through SpamCop?

SpamCop FAQ
Many of my users prefer to keep their email addresses confidential for obvious reasons. I mask the recipient's address from the header to preserve the recipient's identity. I will not release this information. However, if you are indeed the sender of the email, you should be able to figure it out from your logs. If this doesn't work, you can always reply to the spam report and ask the user for assistance.
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