One of my anti-spam strategies is using feedback forms instead of
mailto: addresses on most of the sites I do. Now it looks like someone
has decided that these are fair game. Below are the form results and
my
reply:
> NAME: Becky Pelson
> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> How did you learn about artandcraftshows.net?
>
> Questions/Comments:
> To: Arts and Crafts Shows
> Attn: web site manager
>
>
> I'm a part of the Sales and Marketing team here at Inergy Online, Inc
> and would like to introduce you to Inergy's WebDesk 2000 and our
> Reseller Program.
>
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complete
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> program. But it doesn't end there, also included is WebWriter, the
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All
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>
> Here is how the Reseller Program works, by placing a WebDesk 2000
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percentage
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percentage
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traffic
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>
> If you're interested in this no cost, maintenance free opportunity,
> please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can address any questions
you
> may have and help you get you started! If you would like to start
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1.
> Click on "Register Now" 2. Fill in your Reseller Code in the box
with
> the # sign in the top right hand corner of the register page --- YOUR
> RESELLER CODE IS: REP2 3. Go through the registration and
> button/banner selection process. 4. You will be on your way to being
a
> reseller in a few short minutes.
>
> Thank you for your time and have a good day!
Here's my reply:
Becky:
I'm very angry that your company would use my site feedback form to
send me a marketing message for your products. This form is
specificaly for site visitors to send comments, it's not an open venue for
contact by people hawking their wares.
This practive is extremely ill advised - it's just SPAM by another
route and I won't put up with it.
I've added you to my list of "vendors I'll NEVER do business with" and am
forwarding this message to the mailing lists for web developers that I
subscribe to.
Sanford Carr
Site Manager
Art and Craft Shows (dot) Net
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