What's wrong with a little spam? - GoFuckYourself.com

graphicsbytia · 02-05-2004, 03:58 AM

I just read a post on another board from a webmaster complaining about getting spam from a sponsor

This person then went on to say that they were an affiliate of this sponsor!

What the heck is up with that?

I'm starting to think that complaining about spam is one of those fad type things that's gotten out of control. I mean, where would we all be without spam? Who here doesn't spam?

Now I'm not talking about the mails you get that are out and out deceptive, or have virus, I'm talking about ones where you've signed up for something, or given out your e-mail address for some reason. I don't think it's right to complain about getting e-mails from these places when spam is the very fuel our industry depends on to run.

I say hop on the spam wagon!

ut oh... guess I'd better close my e-mail.. lol

bluff · 02-05-2004, 04:00 AM

that is no spam

lock · 02-05-2004, 04:02 AM

spam is unsolicited in other words you didnt sign up

graphicsbytia · 02-05-2004, 04:05 AM

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Originally posted by lock
spam is unsolicited in other words you didnt sign up

exactly right.. but I see it every single day.. people complaining about getting e-mail that they don't remember giving out their addy for.. it's simple.. you give your e-mail out.. you get mailed

hjnet · 02-05-2004, 05:50 AM

I've registered 2 new domains recently, and the first emails (wm@mydomain) I downloaded from my server where Spam emails.
And Spammers seriously harm our business, so everybody who doesn't report them as often as possible shouldn't cry when the next "regulations" on porn take place.

bluff · 02-05-2004, 06:05 AM

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Originally posted by hjnet
I've registered 2 new domains recently, and the first emails (wm@mydomain) I downloaded from my server where Spam emails.
And Spammers seriously harm our business, so everybody who doesn't report them as often as possible shouldn't cry when the next "regulations" on porn take place.

I totally agree on that

Wizzo · 02-05-2004, 06:21 AM

I've found people's idea of spam has to do more with their interest in the product or service being offered, not whether or not they have signed up for it or not...

taboo_dude · 02-05-2004, 06:40 AM

>Now I'm not talking about the mails you get that are out and out deceptive, or have virus, I'm talking about ones where you've signed up for something,

This isn't spam, you are giving them consent to mail you. Look at all the sick shit that is being mailed now, with no regard to who is on the other end of the message. It doesn't matter whether they are 7 or 90 years old. It's wrong period.

Imagine walking outside and finding the first kid you saw, and then showing him/her pics of people having sex, sucking etc.

Now that is bad isn't it? Spammers are doing the exact same thing except electronically.

I have three girls, the oldest being 7 1/2 and now she cannot sit beside her dad and watch him check his email

How long will it be before I feel safe enough with her having her own email etc. She can navigate the web now on her, she can do alot of things on the computer but I will not allow her simply because of this reason.

synergysex · 02-05-2004, 06:50 AM

Its not spam if you sign up with a company and consent to being put on thier mailing lists.

However, there are a few sponsors out there that force you to recive thier dumb little newsletters if you want to be part of thier affiliate program and that really isnt cool. I replied with "Remove" to one of them and the next thing I know, I got an automated notice telling me they closed my account. LOL.

taboo_gal · 02-05-2004, 09:03 AM

Perhaps you should have been a bit more detailed.

"Remove" doesn't really give them alot of information. Especially if, like you say, getting the newsletter is apart of being their affiliate.

Mojo Rizin · 02-05-2004, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by graphicsbytia
I just read a post on another board from a webmaster complaining about getting spam from a sponsor

This person then went on to say that they were an affiliate of this sponsor!

What the heck is up with that?

I'm starting to think that complaining about spam is one of those fad type things that's gotten out of control. I mean, where would we all be without spam? Who here doesn't spam?

Now I'm not talking about the mails you get that are out and out deceptive, or have virus, I'm talking about ones where you've signed up for something, or given out your e-mail address for some reason. I don't think it's right to complain about getting e-mails from these places when spam is the very fuel our industry depends on to run.

I say hop on the spam wagon!

ut oh... guess I'd better close my e-mail.. lol

Seeing as how you dont seem to have a problem with spam messages, can I assume you would have no objection if I forward all my spam mail to you?

02-05-2004, 03:58 AM	#1
graphicsbytia Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,618	What's wrong with a little spam? I just read a post on another board from a webmaster complaining about getting spam from a sponsor This person then went on to say that they were an affiliate of this sponsor! What the heck is up with that? I'm starting to think that complaining about spam is one of those fad type things that's gotten out of control. I mean, where would we all be without spam? Who here doesn't spam? Now I'm not talking about the mails you get that are out and out deceptive, or have virus, I'm talking about ones where you've signed up for something, or given out your e-mail address for some reason. I don't think it's right to complain about getting e-mails from these places when spam is the very fuel our industry depends on to run. I say hop on the spam wagon! ut oh... guess I'd better close my e-mail.. lol

02-05-2004, 04:02 AM	#3
lock Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 5,065	spam is unsolicited in other words you didnt sign up __________________ Traffic.Tools - 40+ Free Tools Free.Marketing - 150+ Free Tools Submission.Tools - 20+ Free Tools

02-05-2004, 06:21 AM	#7
Wizzo 2011 GFY Hall of Fame! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Back in Texas! Posts: 15,224	I've found people's idea of spam has to do more with their interest in the product or service being offered, not whether or not they have signed up for it or not... __________________ Looking for Opportunity!

02-05-2004, 06:40 AM	#8
taboo_dude Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: TN Posts: 707	>Now I'm not talking about the mails you get that are out and out deceptive, or have virus, I'm talking about ones where you've signed up for something, This isn't spam, you are giving them consent to mail you. Look at all the sick shit that is being mailed now, with no regard to who is on the other end of the message. It doesn't matter whether they are 7 or 90 years old. It's wrong period. Imagine walking outside and finding the first kid you saw, and then showing him/her pics of people having sex, sucking etc. Now that is bad isn't it? Spammers are doing the exact same thing except electronically. I have three girls, the oldest being 7 1/2 and now she cannot sit beside her dad and watch him check his email How long will it be before I feel safe enough with her having her own email etc. She can navigate the web now on her, she can do alot of things on the computer but I will not allow her simply because of this reason. __________________ If you've got them by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow. The Duke.

02-05-2004, 06:50 AM	#9
synergysex Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 461	Its not spam if you sign up with a company and consent to being put on thier mailing lists. However, there are a few sponsors out there that force you to recive thier dumb little newsletters if you want to be part of thier affiliate program and that really isnt cool. I replied with "Remove" to one of them and the next thing I know, I got an automated notice telling me they closed my account. LOL. __________________ Do You Hate Seatbelt Citations? Don't Get Mad, Get Organized!

02-05-2004, 04:00 AM	#2
bluff Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bluffville Posts: 6,253	that is no spam

02-05-2004, 05:50 AM	#5
hjnet Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: European Union Posts: 3,815	I've registered 2 new domains recently, and the first emails (wm@mydomain) I downloaded from my server where Spam emails. And Spammers seriously harm our business, so everybody who doesn't report them as often as possible shouldn't cry when the next "regulations" on porn take place.

02-05-2004, 09:03 AM	#10
taboo_gal Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 151	Perhaps you should have been a bit more detailed. "Remove" doesn't really give them alot of information. Especially if, like you say, getting the newsletter is apart of being their affiliate. __________________