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SPAM, Not SPAM? (was Re: SPAM)
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Date:
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Thu, 10 Feb 2000 05:20:55 GMT
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johnneal@uswestSPAMLESS.net
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Shiri wrote:
> In lugnet.off-topic.fun, John Neal writes:
> >
> >
> > Richard Franks wrote:
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> > > In lugnet.off-topic.fun, John Neal writes:
> > > > Yes, but I attribute it to my activity on eBay, not LUGNET.
> > > >
> > > > Look at this lame attempt:
> > > > __________________________
> > > >
> > > > Subject: Re:%20The%20sunshine%20house%203119
> > > > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:14:13 EST
> > > > From: Nsname1962@aol.com
> > > > To: johnneal@uswest.net
> > > >
> > > > everyone is talking about LS@H. Please tell me how I can order from them?
> > > >
> > > > ___________________________
> > > > (not signed)
> > > > Gee, I think I'll be a nice guy and email him back.....not.
> > >
> > > Why not? Because it's unsolicited or because nsname1962 is from aol?
> >
> > Yes.
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> Actually, John, this wasn't a spam letter at all. I received the same letter
> from the same person (perhaps after she realized you aren't gonna answer) and
> answered her, also asking who this is. She replied saying thanks a lot, and
> that she ordered the sunshine house for $49, and that her name is Diana.
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> This is not the first mail I receive that is not signed. Many people forget
> this, especially if they are young/inexperienced with lego, like Larry
> mentioned. I've received two other unsigned letters, which I answered while
> asking who is this. They both answered and added their name the second time.
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> If this seems like spam to you, so be it - but there are people out there just
> trying to figure something out.
And not doing a very good job. If you write a letter asking for something and
you get taken for spam, you are in trouble. There are basic nettiquette rules
that should be mastered before one should venture onto the net. Hell, how about
common courtesy? Frankly, I think it's sad that this turned out to be a real
person. That sound is me weeping for the future.
-John
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>
> -Shiri
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