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From: rbryan <rbryan@nettap.com>
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Subject: Re: Proper Spam Protocol (was Re: $$$ Make 20,000 ...)
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 09:45:04 -0500
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lachlan@brookcot.u-net.com wrote:
>
> Chasey wrote:
> >
> > Eric Webb wrote:
> > >
> > > Folks,
> > > Here is some effective Spam Netiquette:
> > >
> > > 1. Don't drown the newsgroup with replies because the sender won't see
> > > them anyway
> > > (that's like filling your neighbors' mailboxes with complaints about
> > > junk mail).
> >
> > This is a good point. Some groups have more spammed complaints about
> > spam than they do spam...
> >
> >
> > > 2. Email a response directly to the sender and spam his mailer, not the
> > > newsgroups
> > > (I prefer to autosend 100 emails of the US Constitution and
> > > Amendments, but I
> > > don't advocate that everyone follow suit)
> >
> > It only has to be one big file to jam up many POP mailers. Or just
> > auto=reply the spam back at them.
> >
> > >
> > > 3. If the post is proposes an illegal activity, such as this chain
> > > letter/pyramid
> > > scheme, send a copy to the appropriate government authorities
> > > (I sent a copy to the NC Attorney General and the US FCC).
> >
> > This is an important point. The best psychological effect is to CC the
> > complaint to the original spammer...freaks 'em out everytime.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Eric
> >
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>
> What is auto=reply, and how do I do it please?
> Thanks
> --
> From UK
It seems that most of the time the mail I send to the spammer bounces
right back as undeliverable.
What to do??
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