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Emails to Outlook.com rejected due to a fault or overzealous blocking rules
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Microsoft's Outlook.com experienced significant email delivery issues, causing emails from certain IP addresses to be rejected due to reputation rules or block lists. Users described the situation as "carnage" due to the disruption in email flow.
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- Concern: The quality of Microsoft's email services has noticeably declined since their foray into AI, leading to increased user frustration and dissatisfaction.
- Concern: Users report ongoing issues with email delivery due to strict IP reputation rules, suggesting a lack of effective handling of legitimate emails.
- Concern: Many email server operators feel that Microsoft does not prioritize the delivery of their customers' emails, prompting migration to alternative services.