Yeah - I spoke too soon - got a Liberia investment scam email this morning - still not too bad - just one in 6 months or more. I use another address (linuxmail.org) for replying to web offers etc, so hopefully that one attracts the junk instead.
Lance B -----Original Message----- From: Jason Greenwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 16:05:11 +1200 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: mail co-op? (was Re: unix server co-operative?) Agree'd, I have an orcon account that has worked well for years too (my list mail is from it!) - but it HAS been spammed, a lot. But then again, I use it all over the net for lists etc. I think they call that "asking for it." =) Lance Blackler wrote: >I may be on the wrong track in terms of this discussion - but I have found that my >ORCON email address does most of what people are asking for here - an extract from >the webpage puts it nicely - > >----------------------------------------------------- >Free lifetime email accounts for all New Zealanders. > >Here at Orcon we believe that email is an essential tool that everyone should have. >We are absolutely committed to providing the NZ public with access to quality >internet services, and so our free service is part of our contribution back to the >community. > >Permanent Email Address >[EMAIL PROTECTED]: An email address that you can keep for life, provided you use the >account at least once per year. You'll never have to change your email address again! >----------------------------------------------------- > >I have had no spam at all on this account - wheas on my hotmail, paradise and clear >adresses - headps - also some on my linuxmail - so happy with Orcon. > >my tuppence worth > >Lance B > >
