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[Michael S Czeiszperger <czei AT webperformanceinc.com>]

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On Thursday 13 December 2001 12:42 pm, you wrote:
> TaB -- why aren't we "class-action'ing" their asses RIGHT NOW?
>

The main thing that fuels a class action suit is the ability to punish the 
perpetrator by getting a monetary award. The people who try to sell viagra 
through unsolicited email are mostly losers with no money, so there's no 
financial incentive. 

I also really hate spam, and even use www.spamcop.net to filter my email, but 
also hate how its tainted even the legitmate use of email for business 
purposes. As an example, we have three email lists on our web site that are 
voluntary-- customers or anyone can join the mailing lists. However, when I 
send out an announcement, I invariably receive a spate of horrible emails 
accusing the company of spamming. 

To get on the list customers have to first fill out a form, and then respond 
in email confirming they wanted to join, so there's no way to accidentally 
get on our list. Joining a mailing list and then simply not wanting to be on 
it anymore is not a reason to shout "spammer".

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Michael S Czeiszperger
czei AT webperformanceinc.com

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