Is it strictly-true that anti-spam algorithms must be hidden to be effective?
It would seem that initially, spammers would have the upper hand, but in the long run, coordinated and open effort against spammers has the potential to pay off.
Furthermore, to have a closed algorithm that cuts off the ability for people to communicate opens the door to institutionalized censorship -- designating a political opponent's communication as spam could limit their ability to be heard.
It would seem that initially, spammers would have the upper hand, but in the long run, coordinated and open effort against spammers has the potential to pay off.
Furthermore, to have a closed algorithm that cuts off the ability for people to communicate opens the door to institutionalized censorship -- designating a political opponent's communication as spam could limit their ability to be heard.