Auto-deletion: Blacklist vs. Filter

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David Jenkins
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Auto-deletion: Blacklist vs. Filter

Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:08 am

Is there any effective difference between blacklisting an email (based on sender's email address) with Auto-delete checked, and setting up a filter on that address and then specifying Auto-delete action?

Thanks!
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rusticdog
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Re: Auto-deletion: Blacklist vs. Filter

Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:38 pm

No difference, blacklisting is easier. Though you might want more control, say blacklisting addresses and only auto-deleting certain ones, in which case a filter will give that flexibility for the auto-delete.

Cheers

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