[ietf-dkim] Re: DKIM reputation

[Keith Moore]

> Keith,
>
> The DKIM component that establishes reputation is being discussed
> within the DKIM WG.  The DKIM signature offers an alternative to the
> IP address which serves as perhaps the only other assured basis for
> reputation.  Of course the IP address also shares all of these
> problems.  A DKIM signature can help avoid some of the reputation
> problems associated with shared use of an IP address (which is a
> larger problem for smaller domains).  For larger domains, there might
> be some concern related to replay abuse, where again, smaller domains
> also enjoy an advantage in being able to squelch compromised systems.
>
> Don't be too quick to condemn DKIM.  There should be a simple
> mechanism which allows email-domains to autonomously authorize
> DKIM-domains.  
that feature should have been there from day one.

Keith