Re: Using the dnsbl without using BOPM?

On Sat, Sep 25, 2004 at 12:48:40AM +0100, `Zidane Tribal wrote:
> Heya all,
> 
> Long time listener, first time caller ;)
> 
> I've been looking at BOPM for a while now, and think it would be a definite
> positive step towards protecting our network (irc.bdsm-net.com adult 18+
> network).  However, I do have some questions.
> 
> I should point out, they may not all be suitable for this list, if I am
> posting to the wrong list, my apologies in advance, and I would appreciate
> being directed to the right list.
> 
> 
> First off.....   I would like to use BOPM's dnsbl, but not use BOPM if at
> all possible.

opm.blitzed.org is just a DNSBL much like any other so you can query
it with whatever software you like.

> Secondly.....  Is there a bopm dns server that we can query?  I will be
> writing my own dns routines, and running the bot from my connection, and my
> isp is somewhat worrisome about me frequently querying their dns very
> quickly (i.e. like when a prozy flooder comes on and connects a hundred
> proxies in a few seconds).  If not, its no biggie, I can distribute my dns
> accordingly, but it would be nice to have an address that I can guarantee
> will carry a load.

You should probably run your own DNS server that offers recursive
resolving to the machine it's on and then point your software at
that.

> Thirdly.....   With regard to reporting abused proxies.  Is there the
> possibility that my system could do this programmatically?  Or is this
> reserved solely for bopm (I'm kinda guessing it is, but as they say, if you
> don't ask, you don't get).

There is a bopm "format" for proxy reports, so as long as you can
emulate that then we would take reports from you.

To arrange that, mail us privately at [email protected].

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