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TBird email Message Filters..

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g'day from Down Under ..

i am using TBird to block unwelcome emails by filtering incoming addresses. i seem to have filled my blocklist , because i have filled up all the spaces to enter any more. i have 40 email addresses in my Filter . ? how many addresses will the Message Filter allow ? help on this will be much appreciated. many thanks, baudie

g'day from Down Under .. i am using TBird to block unwelcome emails by filtering incoming addresses. i seem to have filled my blocklist , because i have filled up all the spaces to enter any more. i have 40 email addresses in my Filter . ? how many addresses will the Message Filter allow ? help on this will be much appreciated. many thanks, baudie

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I don't think there's a limit to the number of filter rules, but in this case it's better to create a new address book, then set the filter to From + is in my address book + <select the new address book>. The new address book contains all the addresses you wish to block.

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I don't think there's a limit to the number of filter rules, but in this case it's better to create a new address book, then set the filter to From + is in my address book + <select the new address book>. The new address book contains all the addresses you wish to block.