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What is SPAM? (Was: Most Complete Astronomy Software Available)
On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 03:19:49 +0200, Anthony Ayiomamitis
wrote: So you are saying that "Unsolicited messages, often of a commercial nature, sent DISCRIMINATELY to multiple mailing lists, individuals, or newsgroups." is not spam? I think it's fair to say this isn't a black and white issue. We all get stuff that would be pretty universally considered spam (products to increase your, umm, telescope size) and things that at least some of us would not, even though commercial and unsolicited. I don't have a big problem with the occasional email directed to me by someone selling something astronomical. I might have a mild sense of distaste, depending on how focused it is and just where I think they got my address, but I don't go filing complaints with their ISPs like I do some other UBEs. For the many years I've been participating in this NG, short, occasional, topical commercial posts have been well accepted, particularly where the poster is a regular participant here. _________________________________________________ Chris L Peterson Cloudbait Observatory http://www.cloudbait.com |
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