Help with filters

ericd · 2 Jan 2007, 09:44 AM

I am trying to configure a filter that will delete all of the messages that have been identified as SPAM without me having to do it. I've read the various "how to" posts in the forum. It seems like I have followed the instructions correctly as I have read them. But I am still seeing the messages tagged SPAM. I did put in what I think is the right order for that filter and saved my settings. Can someone tell me how to achieve my goal?

Sydney · 2 Jan 2007, 10:57 PM

So you want all spam messages to go directly to your trash folder is that right?

carverrn · 3 Jan 2007, 01:06 AM

Caution, when it comes to filters, "moving to the Trash folder" and "Delete" are two different things. With filters, "Delete" will physically remove the message from your account.

I wouldn't recommend doing a "Delete". Spam filters can't tell 100% if a message is spam or not. Only you can make that decision. Best suggestion is to have a spam folder and check the messages in it from time to time.

However, if you did want to "Delete", you'd need to add filters: one to check for the SpamAssassin status and one to check for the DSPAM status (if you're using the trainable filter).

If "Header" "contains" "X-Spam-Flag: YES" "Delete"

If "Header" "contains" "X-DSPAM-Result: Spam" "Delete"

The built-in filters that move messages to the spam folder run at Order value "-1" so your filters should have an order value of "-2" or less.

Note: the Block Sender filters are also at Order value "-2" and these are simply filters that do a "Delete" too.

Regards,
Rich

2 Jan 2007, 09:44 AM	#1
ericd Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston TX Posts: 20	Help with filters I am trying to configure a filter that will delete all of the messages that have been identified as SPAM without me having to do it. I've read the various "how to" posts in the forum. It seems like I have followed the instructions correctly as I have read them. But I am still seeing the messages tagged SPAM. I did put in what I think is the right order for that filter and saved my settings. Can someone tell me how to achieve my goal?

2 Jan 2007, 10:57 PM	#2
Sydney Essential Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Amstelveen, Netherlands Posts: 252	So you want all spam messages to go directly to your trash folder is that right?

3 Jan 2007, 01:06 AM	#3
carverrn Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,606 Representative of: Runbox.com	Caution, when it comes to filters, "moving to the Trash folder" and "Delete" are two different things. With filters, "Delete" will physically remove the message from your account. I wouldn't recommend doing a "Delete". Spam filters can't tell 100% if a message is spam or not. Only you can make that decision. Best suggestion is to have a spam folder and check the messages in it from time to time. However, if you did want to "Delete", you'd need to add filters: one to check for the SpamAssassin status and one to check for the DSPAM status (if you're using the trainable filter). If "Header" "contains" "X-Spam-Flag: YES" "Delete" If "Header" "contains" "X-DSPAM-Result: Spam" "Delete" The built-in filters that move messages to the spam folder run at Order value "-1" so your filters should have an order value of "-2" or less. Note: the Block Sender filters are also at Order value "-2" and these are simply filters that do a "Delete" too. Regards, Rich