Re: TECH: Junk Email, solutions

[Russell Smith <rssmith@TENET.EDU>]

lex@THE.LINK.CA (Lex Systems Inc.) writes:
> I would like to see someone sponsor a web page having lists
> of companies that spam out junk mail advertising.  I would
> be happy to avoid ever purchasing anything from them.

   Good idea and one that is probably already in the works.

> Possible solution 2:
>
> I would also be pleased to keep a form letter flaming junk
> mailing companies.  When requested I would be happy to add
> my 2 cents and email the form letter to the offender.  Perhaps
> generating tons of junk return mail would have an impact.
>
    Be careful when undertaking protest letters. Spammers can be very
vicious and their computer skills may be considerable. They can retaliate
against you in a number of ways. Mail bombs can be sent to your account
that will crash your account. Your e-mail address may be forged on a
pornographic web site describing you as a promiscuous person desiring e-mail.
Tread lightly when you deal with these wackos...they have no social
conscience. Consider sending a letter to list SPAM-L (please don't
forward the entire spam...just a very small portion or a description of
the offending letter).

        Russell Smith   rssmith@tenet.edu   rssmith@camalott.com
Region 14 ESC Abilene, Tx   Edtech Consultant, Certified teacher, Journalist