Subj : Synchronet sysops
To   : SHAWN HIGHFIELD
From : Mike Powell
Date : Tue Nov 05 2024 10:46:00

> MP> The one issue I can see here is if a not-new synchronet sysop
> MP> applies, who has their *.synchro.net address set up correctly with
> MP> Rob, their filled out application form could also get rejected.

> As it should be.  That's not the correct application form for Micronet.

Maybe I misunderstood but I think this approach would also block those
sysops who are sending in a *correct* application and use a *valid* working
*.synchro.net address.

> I'm just gonna back outta this conversation as I'm just talking out my ass
> anyway. :)

I received a response from Rob.  He has added some code to the script that
will include a blurb to notify the potential sysop how important the email
address they enter is and also some code that will check for a vaild MX
entry for the domain entered.

That should keep new sysops from sending emails from/with *.synchro.net
(or other invalid) accounts that are not set up to accept mail.  It won't find
all potential address errors, and won't force them to fill out the required
applications, but it is a start to at least getting a good address to
communicate with them.

Mike

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