OT: Sendmail REJECT or DISCARD preference

[Scott Silva]

on 3-28-2008 7:44 AM Steve Campbell spake the following:
> Since we're hitting the access file pretty hard today, I thought I'd ask 
> a question about what most might put in there.
> 
> I typically use the DISCARD parameter instead of the REJECT, with the 
> reason being I don't want to add to the trash on the web. What do most 
> use here and am I correct in thinking that DISCARD is less bandwidth and 
> CPU intensive?
> 
> Thanks for any thoughts.
> 
> Steve
> 
Since both happen while you are connected to the sending server, it isn't that 
big of a deal. The difference is that while the sender is still talking do you 
say "woah there" and then hang up, or do you just silently drop the connection.

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