Here is the exact response from MAPS.

----- Forwarded message from Margie via RT <clientsupport at mail-abuse.org> -----
> > So, with MAPS going to a pay-for-use model, what will be the problems
> > with mail servers that are still using MAPS but did not pay for
> > service?
> 
> Not everyone pays. We just need contracts from hobbyists and 
> individuals. Pricing is at http://mail-abuse.org/feestructure.html
> 
> > Will the query to MAPS eventually time out and mail delivery will
> > slow to a  crawl?
> 
> It will be rejected by the servers.
> 
> > Will the query be rejected and mail start to bounce?
> 
> The lists fail open. A non response from the server is the same as an 
> IP not being listed.  All the mail will go through.

----- End forwarded message -----

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