Running a Google Group? Don't leave it open to spamming
Note: This blog post is from 2009. Some content may be outdated--though not necessarily. Same with links and subsequent comments from myself or others. Corrections are welcome, in the comments. And I may revise the content as necessary.Do you run a Google Group (or belong to one) that's suffering spam? Here's how to stop it.
I belong to (and also run) many Google groups, which can offer a great solution for a hosted mailing list. Sadly, if the group owners aren't careful, the list can soonbecome a haven for spam.
But there are three simple solutions (one in particular) that the group manager can take to prevent the problem, and I am NOT talking about moderating every message. Two of them add only a little new effort for you as manager, but the reward is so worth it.