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Public SMTP server?

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does anyone know of any public SMTP servers? I'm asking because I've been developing a program which has an email function so that people can apply for "approved host status" through my program for a game called dungeon siege:

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i used to use my ISP's SMTP server until recently when they started to block access for users who aren't using my ISP.

Regards, GoSu.SpeeD
 
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You will have trouble finding any open relays these days as they are generally looked down upon (and often blocked on DNSBLs) because they get abused by spammers.

Your best bet is to have your program dispatch to a script on your server that will send the required mail. Also, don't try and impersonate other domains when sending mail, it will often get the mail blocked or marked as spam.
 
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