Outlook Express 6 error code 550

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I don't understand why they have the right to stop something before it gets
to me or to stop me from forwarding stationery that has been sent to me. Big
Brother! how is that for privacy????

"N. Miller" wrote:

> On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:44:00 -0700, Brenda wrote:
>
> {Cross posted to 'microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general'}
>
> > I have been receiving this error:
> >
> > An unknown error has occurred. Subject 'Emailing: reason west.jpg', Account:
> > 'pop.charter.net', Server: 'smtp.charter.net', Protocol: SMTP, Server
> > Response: '550 Message identified as SPAM - Please visit
> > http://www.charter.com/postmaster', Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error:
> > 550, Error Number: 0x800CCC69
> >
> > Charter says I am not blocked and is encouraging me to use there mail server
> > online. They say they can't help me with this because they are not
> > associated with outlook, and they believe this is outlook express error? Can
> > anyone help me with this?
>
> This is neither an "Outlook" error, nor an "Outlook Express" error. This is
> the message submission server, 'smtp.charter.net', telling you that they
> think your message looks like spam. Most likely it is a "false positive".
>
> Personally, I think it is a bit cheesy for an ISP to check their outgoing
> email for spam; but, I suppose if they let just anybody use their server,
> they have to do something about spam complaints.
>
> --
> Norman
> ~Oh Lord, why have you come
> ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum
>

On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:09:00 -0700, Firefall wrote:

> "N. Miller" wrote:

>> On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:44:00 -0700, Brenda wrote:

>> {Cross posted to 'microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general'}

>>> I have been receiving this error:
>>>
>>> An unknown error has occurred. Subject 'Emailing: reason west.jpg', Account:
>>> 'pop.charter.net', Server: 'smtp.charter.net', Protocol: SMTP, Server
>>> Response: '550 Message identified as SPAM - Please visit
>>> http://www.charter.com/postmaster', Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error:
>>> 550, Error Number: 0x800CCC69
>>>
>>> Charter says I am not blocked and is encouraging me to use there mail server
>>> online. They say they can't help me with this because they are not
>>> associated with outlook, and they believe this is outlook express error? Can
>>> anyone help me with this?

>> This is neither an "Outlook" error, nor an "Outlook Express" error. This is
>> the message submission server, 'smtp.charter.net', telling you that they
>> think your message looks like spam. Most likely it is a "false positive".
>>
>> Personally, I think it is a bit cheesy for an ISP to check their outgoing
>> email for spam; but, I suppose if they let just anybody use their server,
>> they have to do something about spam complaints.

> I don't understand why they have the right to stop something before it gets
> to me or to stop me from forwarding stationery that has been sent to me. Big
> Brother! how is that for privacy????

Their server, their rules. You are accessing their network, their hardware.
Yes, you are paying for it, but they still have the final say over how you
use their equipment. You could vote with your $$$ by choosing another
provider. Assuming there is competition for your $$$ where you live. DSL
might, or might not, be available. EVDO, WISP, or something else.

--
Norman
~Shine, bright morning light,
~now in the air the spring is coming.
~Sweet, blowing wind,
~singing down the hills and valleys.