On 04/26/02, Katherine Esposito <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am finishing up my research into the spam topic, and I would like to
> throw out a question that has been discussed ad infinitum already, but I
> still would like some fresh answers. I may quote those who reply.
When quoting, please remember the following list rule:
"To help promote the free expression of ideas, it is assumed
that members of the spamcon-general list are NOT speaking on
behalf of their employer, organization, or other group unless
the member specifically states otherwise."
And, from a more general netiquette perspective, I'd suggest
reconfirming permission before quoting from a message posted
to a public or semi-public list such as this.
> I am impressed with how much I have learned these past two months, and I
> suspect that this chasm of ignorance which exists between the techo-geek
> community and the Windows-oriented public is a serious obstacle.
As the years have gone by, this "chasm" has been greatly
reduced. The SpamCon Foundation has done a very good job of
collating the best information available, so that anyone who
is (like you) interested in learning more can do so...but
first you have to WANT to learn more.
> What can anyone do about the spam problem?
Right now the number one most effective thing any individual
user can do is to complain. Complaints will ensure that ISP's
find out about their problem users (every ISP in the world has
policies prohibiting spam, and most are enforced.) Complaints
let legitimate businesspeople find out that their customers
(or potential customers) don't like this form of marketing.
And most of all, complaints can inform legislators that their
constituents want something real to be done.
It really doesn't take very long to learn how to complain about
spam effectively, and there are some tools which make research
easier. You can find links to all sorts of wonderful "how to"
documents and tools from:
http://www.spamcon.org/recipients/spam-response/
--
J.D. Falk "say your peace" -- Scott Nelson
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (probably a typo, but I like it)
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