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steffie · 09-07-2002, 07:29 AM

I receive 1000's of spam (advertising?) in my email per day, and I bet most of you do too. However when I received this one I though I would answer it because I do the same thing (translate adult websites) Than he emailed me back and now here is my question!

Is it Spam or Advertising?

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Sehr Gut.

It's not Spam. It's advertising. Spam is unsolicited "repetitive" e-mailing.

Have a good weekend

At 03:14 PM 9/6/2002, you wrote:

Ich mache das gleiche wie Ihr
I do the same thing you guys do!
Nice Spam

----- Original Message -----
From: 123 UglyAnt Web Design & Translation
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 4:23 PM
Subject: Translating your site...

Good Afternoon,

To keep this message short -we are a Los Angeles based translation firm
that specializes in adult web site translations in all languages.

We would like to offer you our services.

Please e-mail us or call us @ xxx xxx-xxxx if interested.

Sincerely,
Allen
[email protected]

_______________________________________

I would love to get your opinion on that. Am I missing something?
I blanked out their number - no use to advertise for them (however I left the email addy)

reddawg · 09-07-2002, 07:33 AM

if you didn't request it or optin for it, then all i can say is spam

steffie · 09-07-2002, 07:35 AM

I think the same way!

I hate spammers!

Rex · 09-07-2002, 08:28 AM

I got the same e-mail, SPAM, fuck em

dirtyone · 09-07-2002, 11:00 AM

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Very good information here on spam... and yes it is spam

Mutt · 09-07-2002, 03:40 PM

it' spam. and it's getting worse and worse. 100% increase in porn spam in the last year. same thing for other junk spam, maybe worse.

oh well, until the governments of the world take it seriously, which won't happen until people demand it, spam will get worse.

if anybody has a good off shore mail server setup let me know.

[email protected]

booker · 09-07-2002, 03:56 PM

technically, it isn't spam if there is an option for you to unsubscribe from the list.

I think they need to tighten that because when you hit unsubscribe it takes 5 biz days and in that time they probably sell your shit to an additional 50 online con artists. it's pretty fucking lame.

nocostporn · 09-07-2002, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by booker
technically, it isn't spam if there is an option for you to unsubscribe from the list.

I think they need to tighten that because when you hit unsubscribe it takes 5 biz days and in that time they probably sell your shit to an additional 50 online con artists. it's pretty fucking lame.

wrong

09-07-2002, 07:29 AM	#1
steffie Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains, far far away Posts: 2,422	Spam or Advertising? Help me out! I receive 1000's of spam (advertising?) in my email per day, and I bet most of you do too. However when I received this one I though I would answer it because I do the same thing (translate adult websites) Than he emailed me back and now here is my question! Is it Spam or Advertising? ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sehr Gut. It's not Spam. It's advertising. Spam is unsolicited "repetitive" e-mailing. Have a good weekend At 03:14 PM 9/6/2002, you wrote: Ich mache das gleiche wie Ihr I do the same thing you guys do! Nice Spam ----- Original Message ----- From: 123 UglyAnt Web Design & Translation To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 4:23 PM Subject: Translating your site... Good Afternoon, To keep this message short -we are a Los Angeles based translation firm that specializes in adult web site translations in all languages. We would like to offer you our services. Please e-mail us or call us @ xxx xxx-xxxx if interested. Sincerely, Allen [email protected] _______________________________________ I would love to get your opinion on that. Am I missing something? I blanked out their number - no use to advertise for them (however I left the email addy) __________________ Partying since '96 and not going anywhere Anna's Dorm

09-07-2002, 07:33 AM	#2
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09-07-2002, 07:35 AM	#3
steffie Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains, far far away Posts: 2,422	I think the same way! I hate spammers! __________________ Partying since '96 and not going anywhere Anna's Dorm

09-07-2002, 08:28 AM	#4
Rex Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ohio Posts: 2,241	I got the same e-mail, SPAM, fuck em __________________ I don't own RexMag anymore.

09-07-2002, 03:40 PM	#6
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	it' spam. and it's getting worse and worse. 100% increase in porn spam in the last year. same thing for other junk spam, maybe worse. oh well, until the governments of the world take it seriously, which won't happen until people demand it, spam will get worse. if anybody has a good off shore mail server setup let me know. [email protected] __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

09-07-2002, 11:00 AM	#5
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09-07-2002, 03:56 PM	#7
booker Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,370	technically, it isn't spam if there is an option for you to unsubscribe from the list. I think they need to tighten that because when you hit unsubscribe it takes 5 biz days and in that time they probably sell your shit to an additional 50 online con artists. it's pretty fucking lame. __________________ Xanadu024 (aim) or 286785389 (icq) "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."