using multiple wordlists

[David Relson]

On Tue, 07 Jun 2005 22:39:11 -0800
mbox mbarsalou wrote:

> I was thinking about using multiple word lists and was looking for
> advice.
> 
> I thought maybe I would use a system based wordlist and a user based
> wordlist.  The idea would be to have the system one remove a majority of
> the SPAM as well as train it to catch viruses.
> 
> Then leave the user based one to manage the needs of the individual
> user.
> 
> Has anyone implemented something like this and are there some reasonably
> good instructions on how to set this up?  
> 
> Thanks for any help.
> 
> BTW, I love using bogofilter.
> 
> Mike B.

Hello Mike,

The FAQ has information on multiple wordlists.  

Not sure, but it sounds like you'll want to add the ham/spam counts
from the system and user wordlists when determining the token's spam
score.  That idea involves checking both wordlists for each token,
which means the two wordlists must have equal precedence.

For sure you should read the FAQ, think about what it says, and run an
experiment to see if you ideas and implementation do what you want.

I see no reason why it can't work.

Optimistically yours,

David