Also, we could choose not to open the attachment.  /m

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> From:         Robert A. Fink, M.D.[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     [log in to unmask]
> Sent:         Tuesday, February 23, 1999 4:03 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: trying not to send attachmennts
>
> The attachment problem continues to get worse.  On another List to
> which I belong, someone inadvertently sent a "worm" (an executable
> file like a virus but which, in some ways, is worse, because it
> attaches itself to the outgoing e-mail of the recipient) as an
> attachment and scores of Listmembers were "infected".  Some are still
> trying to get rid of the file from their systems.
>
> "Worms" and viruses come from executable files (.exe and .com).  They
> can get to people only as attachments.  This List needs to *prohibit*
> attachments and there are apparently ways to automatically bounce
> messages which contain attachments.  If Listmembers will not adhere
> to the rules (against sending attachments), they should be warned
> once and then dropped from the List.
>
> The people on the other List (for brain tumor victims) have not yet
> recovered from the "worm" file, all because somebody sent an
> attachment!  The lack of responsibility of some people (who refuse to
> listen) disturbs me.  If someone is mentally functional enough to use
> a computer, they have enough functionality to follow the rules which
> are made to protect the rest of the List.
>
> Sorry if I am so strong about this, but I cannot afford to have my
> system crashed due to someone's disregard.
>
>
> Best,
>
> Bob
>
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