I have been managing email servers for over 10 years, and it has gotten to the point that I feel like blocking some of the most common ISPs. Seriously.
I am following all the best practises, hell, I even advocate them. It is just that these days it seems not to matter if you have SPF, Sender ID, DomainKey and DKIM, PTR, proper MX and even a normal to good IP reputation. There is still no guarantee what you will be able to reach the inbox of the likes of Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.
I have been filling out huge forms for each and every major ISP for the past year because one or two users mark a newsletter as SPAM.
Conclusion: There is no common standard because every major ISP can set their own standards. This will eventually force everyone to use the same services worldwide.
Where's the freedom of choice here?
I am following all the best practises, hell, I even advocate them. It is just that these days it seems not to matter if you have SPF, Sender ID, DomainKey and DKIM, PTR, proper MX and even a normal to good IP reputation. There is still no guarantee what you will be able to reach the inbox of the likes of Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.
I have been filling out huge forms for each and every major ISP for the past year because one or two users mark a newsletter as SPAM.
Conclusion: There is no common standard because every major ISP can set their own standards. This will eventually force everyone to use the same services worldwide.
Where's the freedom of choice here?