Spam Ethics... how spammy is this?
 

I have a site in which Im selling "mainstream" products. When the customer places an order, Im automaticly adding them to my mailing list... which is basicly a nicely done email featuring monthly specials and new product information. (no porn)

Ive got my regular opt in list, but feel that by adding these emails, I might increase my traffic and sales. OR do you think would I could be detering potential buyers from purchasing from me in the future?

Ive been doing it for a couple of months now, and have had no complaints, and very few "removes".

I know personaly, I get pissed when I get unsolicited spam... but If I get an email from a company that Ive bought something from, I dont really mind. I actually sometimes open the email to see what they are offering.

How do you hetero and homosexuals feel about this?

Do you at least have a checkbox on the order form to not subscribe?

[x] I agree to the terms of sale
[x] Yes! Send me money saving offers n shit!

Ya know?

The ones that "opt out" you should put them on your spam email list and send them links to cum feista.

no :(

I would if I could though. The company that does the shopping cart and order processing doesnt currently offer that. They say they are working on adding that feature though.

ha!!! :thumbsup

Just make sure you tell them that they ar ebeing added to your mailing list. Also be sure they know that they can rewmove themselves at any time.

SpaceAce

I add all of my members to my mailing list. It's in the TOS of my site. I can't see any problem with that.