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Stop the spam

by Anne Long-Murray
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Electronic petitions are really no better than chain letters and when they circulate the addresses of your friends they’re an open invitation to spammers.

Of course this isn’t the only way your address can end up on a spammer's database, but it is one way. And it's one problem you have the power to fix.

If you really need to circulate the latest movie of the exploding kitten to everyone who knows you, or you can’t help but pass on that chain letter because you’re worried that your brain might explode or evil elves will come round and pull your toe-nails out with rusty tweezers, then at least protect other peoples’ email addresses using the Bcc field.

If you don’t, then you thoroughly deserve evil elves to having their wicked way with you.

If you concur with the contents of this message, please don’t perpetuate the problem by forwarding it to your friends and family. I already have a steady and rewarding job so I don’t need to have my editorial efforts broadcast across the Internet. Rather, digest its contents and extract the information you need to make your future email exploits a safe and pleasurable experience for all who know you.



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Created: 19/02/2004  Updated: 19/02/2004
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