Re: Making Email Spam Free
BRAD JENSEN <brad_at_elstore.com> WROTE:
> Speaking of which, you realize it is possible to
> create a totally spam-proof email client.
>
> Just add an option not to receive any email message
> from anyone who is not already in your address book.
> All you download is the headers of the message, then
> the program decides for each one to delete or download
> them.
>
> You could even make it autorespond something like:
>
> ""This message is being rejected because I don't have you
> in my address book. If you are not spamming me, please
> reply to this message with [some key word or phrase
> that changes randomly] and I will add you to my
> address book.""
The easiest way to "Spam Proof" your email In Basket is
to forward complete spam messages to the company that
supplies your internet access. Contact their customer
service department for the correct forwarding
instructions.
DO NOT create a bounce or autoresponder to answer spam.
This will simply get you more of it.
Those who promote spamming as a way of doing business
only have their short run interests at heart.
If your firm is thinking about using email as a
business generating tool, be careful and only use lists
you have generated as truly "opt-in."
Though commercial emailers are surely making money by
alienating other people's customers and prospective
customers, you don't have to contribute to their cause,
or be a victim of their mail assaults.
Regards all,
John Gaskill
gm_at_info-central-usa.com
Received on Mon Nov 13 2000 - 15:55:10 CST
