serious question about IP blacklisting
 

I just got a new server and have found out that the IP I was assigned has been blacklisted for spamming.

The hosting company tells me that this will be resolved in a few hours.

I have a feeling that may not be so...is this going to be an ongoing problem? should I just go ahead and get a new IP assigned?

Or is it true that removal from the CBL is all it will take for my mail and whatever to return to normal.

Depends on who has it blacklisted. There are all different "programs" or ISP's that might blacklist.

thats what i am thinking

get a new ip, now

you never know who else will be using the same blacklist database

i can't believe a host you JUST signed up for would give you a blacklisted ip...crazy

To be honest, there are too many ways you can be blacklisted to guarantee you won't be blacklisted anywhere. All it takes is one person that forgot that they opted in.

Thanks guys Im gonna have em assign me a new IP

Yep, that's probably the best thing you can do....

ok the hosting company assures me no more problems after 24 hrs

Im gonna give em a shot and if it recurs then im gonna push for new IPs