maillist@xxxxxxx wrote: > I did not realise until I checked one of my spam filters today how much > spam I was receiving because I have posted on this list. Someone on the > list seems to feel it is a demonstration of their IT skill to be able to > harvest email addresses on a mail list. > The only way to deal with these internet terrorists is to "let" them > win by no longer using email lists. Must be a great satisfaction to > them to be able able to stop the free exchange of advice, information > and ideas. > Un-subscribing from this may not be much of a loss to to the list but, > when some person decides to use the list to troll for email addresses to > spam the simplest thing to do is just stop using the email address I use > for the list. > Spammers misuse of internet features such as mail lists are effectively > killing other users enjoyment and use of the net. > I do not really feel it's someone on the list demonstrating their skill. That's a blanket indictment that I'm sure will offend someone. I for one, am one of those people who understand that it's impossible to completely rid myself of it while I'm on the list, so I do the best I can to keep it under control. The benefits of these lists certainly outweigh some spineless git out there wanting to sell me crappy stock or a larger penis. -- Da mihi sis bubulae frustrum assae, solana tuberosa in modo gallico fricta, ac quassum lactatum coagulatum crassum Mark Haney Sr. Systems Administrator ERC Broadband (828) 350-2415 Call (866) ERC-7110 for after hours support
