Yes, that's what I'm saying. In fact, one could make the point that since
you are reading an astronomy newsgroup, astronomy related commercial
messages are not "unsolicited" at all. How else would you define "solicited"
messages on a newsgroup?

"Anthony Ayiomamitis" wrote in message
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So you are saying that "Unsolicited messages, often of a commercial nature,
sent DISCRIMINATELY to multiple mailing lists, individuals, or newsgroups."
is not spam?

Anthony.