Received line IP - blocking range

[DogAndPony]

Hey, gang...

The morons at Infusionsoft.com have ignored countless reports about the "Net Profits On demand" spammer they serve, so it's time to block them.

Their range is 63.226.35.128 - 63.226.35.255, and I want to add as little to the filter as possible, so is this right? (listed one per line for readability)

63.226.35.128
63.226.35.129
63.226.35.13*
63.226.35.14*
63.226.35.15*
63.226.35.16*
63.226.35.17*
63.226.35.18*
63.226.35.19*
63.226.35.20*
63.226.35.21*
63.226.35.22*
63.226.35.23*
63.226.35.24*
63.226.35.25*

...?

I want to make sure that something like 63.226.35.18* won't actually match 63.226.35.18 .

Thanks!

[Jeff]

Can you use a CIDR range like 63.226.35.128/25

[DogAndPony]

Can you use a CIDR range like 63.226.35.128/25Last time I asked the FQ folks, no. They said they were either considering or working on using that notation, but for now, this is the best we can do... :sad:

[Bruce]

Their range is 63.226.35.128 - 63.226.35.255, and I want to add as little to the filter as possible, so is this right? (listed one per line for readability)The received IP filter accepts individual IPs or one of two range notations: either 63.226.35.128-63.226.35.255 or 63.226.35.128/25. Patterns using "*" are not allowed and will be ignored.

[DogAndPony]

The received IP filter accepts individual IPs or one of two range notations: either 63.226.35.128-63.226.35.255 or 63.226.35.128/25. Patterns using "*" are not allowed and will be ignored.Well, the last time I asked (long ago), the CIDR notation and hyphenated version weren't accepted. Glad they are now; it'll save a lot of data.

BTW-- I think I only used the asterisk format in my local file, and expanded it for the filter.

Thanks, Bruce!

[DogAndPony]

The received IP filter accepts individual IPs or one of two range notations: either 63.226.35.128-63.226.35.255 or 63.226.35.128/25. Patterns using "*" are not allowed and will be ignored.Oooh-kay.

This is interesting, because the instructions in the interface actually say:

List of Banned IP address patterns:
Examples:
216.239.51.100 63.151.147.116 216.168.*

...and when I enter these:

63.226.35.128-63.226.35.255 64.186.208.0-64.186.223.255 66.154.96.0-66.154.127.255 89.108.64.0-89.108.71.255 216.171.216.0-216.171.219.255 69.56.0.0-69.56.63.255

The CNC rejects them, and says something's invalid, and again says it accepts the asterisk format.

Now I'm officially confused...

[Melissa]

Hi Bob,

Just a quick note to let you know that we're looking into this and will follow up once more is known.

Sorry and thanks. :)

[DogAndPony]

Just a quick note to let you know that we're looking into this and will follow up once more is known.

Sorry and thanks. :)Thanks, Mel! :yeah:

[Andilinks]

I have tried to understand these range blocking rules in the past for the .htaccess file in my www directory and no matter how hard I tried to follow the rules my efforts have ended in failure and I just gave up.

Now from what I read in this thread, it appears that it wasn't my understanding but a flaw in the rules or the explanation.

...we're looking into this and will follow up once more is known.You have my attention.

63.226.35.128/25This is the notation that I tried and failed. And why is it not 63.226.35.128/255?

[Terra]

This is the notation that I tried and failed. And why is it not 63.226.35.128/255?
That is not valid CIDR notation...

Please view:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIDR

The '/25' is really a subnet mask, and can only go as high as '/32'...

[Andilinks]

Thanks Terra! I haven't had time to digest the Wikipedia article yet but I will begin my quest for range blocking again with it as my guide.

[InfuAbuse]

Hey, gang...

The morons at Infusionsoft.com have ignored countless reports about the "Net Profits On demand" spammer they serve, so it's time to block them.

Their range is 63.226.35.128 - 63.226.35.255, and I want to add as little to the filter as possible, so is this right? (listed one per line for readability)

63.226.35.128
63.226.35.129
63.226.35.13*
63.226.35.14*
63.226.35.15*
63.226.35.16*
63.226.35.17*
63.226.35.18*
63.226.35.19*
63.226.35.20*
63.226.35.21*
63.226.35.22*
63.226.35.23*
63.226.35.24*
63.226.35.25*

...?

I want to make sure that something like 63.226.35.18* won't actually match 63.226.35.18 .

Thanks!
Hi Ryan Peterson with Infusionsoft here. I have been trying to communicate with you concerning this issue. I have left notes on the SPAMCOP complaint you filed, but you have not responded. Since you munged all your data I have had no way of contacting you. We have a very active abuse desk, but don't shutdown people based on one complaint. If you can provide me more data I am more than willing to look into the issue and take the appropriate action.
Ryan Peterson
Email Systems Manager
ryanp@infusionsoft.com

[DogAndPony]

I will apologize in advance for my tone... But you must understand that I am SICK TO DEATH of irresponsible mailing services like yours who refuse to vet customers or their lists, and who ask for the targeted email address so you can "investigate" the origin of the spam, when all you're likely to do is to perform listwashing services for your abusive customers.

You and other mailing services just like yours are a HUGE waste of my time, the time of countless others, and of Internet resources in general.

But here I am wasting my time once again:Hi Ryan Peterson with Infusionsoft here. I have been trying to communicate with you concerning this issue. I have left notes on the SPAMCOP complaint you filed, How? I've received ZERO communication from you via SpamCop.but you have not responded. I would respond if you would actually contact me.Since you munged all your data I have had no way of contacting you. Yes, you do. You respond through SpamCop, and I receive your email at the address I have given SpamCop.We have a very active abuse desk, but don't shutdown people based on one complaint. One complaint? How about a dozen?If you can provide me more data I am more than willing to look into the issue and take the appropriate action.Even if you can figure out how to contact me through SpamCop -- which is actually quite easy to do -- you're not going to get the spammed address from me.

The idiot-- *ahem* -- customer who is spamming me is an obvious get-rich-quick scammer. And complaining about abuse victims who munge their emails isn't going to win you any points.

So, talking to me here will work just fine.

Here are your options:

1) Nuke the spammer.
2) Get blocklisted.
3) See Option 1.

Thanks.

[DogAndPony]

And here, for everyone's benefit (or detriment, depending on who you are) is a sample of the crap that InfusionSoft helps their customers send -- OVER AND OVER AND OVER -- from people like "Tony at Joshua's office":
Do you remember the favor I told you
I was trying to get for you x.

You are so going to love this...

I got far more than I hoped for and it is
a win/win for everyone, especially you.

I was trying to get you something special
from my friend Jeff Smith and he really
came through for me.

Jeff as I told you is one of the worlds
top Success Coaches he has mentored
some of the business worlds best and
brightest.

Helping them increase profits and working
with them to help improve their lifestyle by
creating more leisure time.

Well it turns out Jeff is not only a
brilliant Coach but a great friend.

What he came back to me with is going to
blow you away!

Jeff has developed the "Ten Day Turnaround"
a coaching program where he teaches one
new and easy to use technique or idea over
10 days.

Focusing on teaching you skills and concepts
to make immediate changes to improve your
income and lifestyle.

It revolves around you doing just that one
simple thing or applying one concept each
day as he explains it.

It is designed to be easily done while creating
powerful changes in your lifestyle!

-This is the coolest part-

He is giving it to all my members as a favor!

Yep everyone of you gets the "Ten Day Turnaround"
so you can start making some positive changes in
your life x.

That is OVER $15 Million worth of training he is
giving my members... Nice favor huh?

All Jeff asks for in return is three simple things.

1. You actually use the 10 Day Turnaround and apply
it to your life.

2. You giving some feedback or a testimonial for the
"10 Day Turnaround" based on your experience
with it. Which he can use for marketing this program.

3. You agree to participate in the interactive wrap
up phone conference with Joshua and Jeff at the
end of the 10 days.

Now that's a great trade!

I can't wait to hear about your experiences and
results with this program. You will be amazed
by what you can accomplish in just minutes a
day for 10 days.

I can't wait to kick this off. We will start your
Ten Day Turn Around Tuesday September 22nd
x watch your email for details.


- Joshua


P.S. I am extremely excited to be able to bring
the "Ten Day Turnaround" to you all and hope
that you really dig in and get as much as you
possibly can from it.

Stay tuned we will have a site up for this soon
you are all going to get a lot out of this program.










Stay Tuned...


Thanks, but I'd rather not "stay tuned".

I'd rather see the transmitter's plug pulled.

[Jeff]

range blocking
http://www.ipaddresslocation.org/subnet-mask-calculator.php or http://www.mikero.com/misc/ipcalc/ are handy too

[Andilinks]

Thaks Jeff, coincidentally I was just looking up certain IP's. Baidu hits certain of my pages once per hour, what's up with that... (no question marks for rhetorical questions.)

That second link is perfect I'm adding it to my local home page right now.