A paradigm-shift is needed. The problem is systemic -- we are relying far too heavily on centralized rather than decentralized solutions, and part of that is because of the current way the 'rules of the game' are structured. I do not have a problem per se with the DHF paying for anti-spam efforts.

I am too swamped to post about it today, but I will do so in the near future. I will tag you and you will, of course, be welcome to provide feedback and to argue (for or) against any changes I propose.