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what is spam?
headcheese
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if u write an email to different ppl with an offer but make it special for each one is it spam? not send to hundred ppl but maybe 20-50 and make it custom for each one and sen done by one and not all atonce?
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If they didn't ask for it, especially if it is for a marketing purpose, it is spam.
but what if it is somethjing them may want? like how u get coupons in mail at home with deals?
That sounds exactly like spam.
Wikipedia has a great definition:
Emphasis added
Generally I agree with this definiton; however what if it's not canned mass message, but personally written?
As example domainers use that approach (personal mail from me to you) when they assume that someone specifically may be interested in domain they sell.
Spam is a brand of several canned precooked meat products made by the Hormel Foods Corporation. It was first introduced in 1937 and gained popularity worldwide after its use during World War II.
It is also very loved in Hawaii where several different varieties exist.
In SEO parlance, it's an acronym for "Sites Positioned Above Mine", which of course are totally off-topic and don't belong there.
I love you
Spam is spam, this is spam.
if there are any ways in LET to hide those spammy affiliation referral links on people sigs, i will enable it since i consider its spam.
@Silvenga the quote you posted clearly says that is the definition of "commercial electronic mail message", which the U.S. government is able to regulate to a greater extent (i.e. less free speech protection) than other mail; not CAN-SPAM's definition of spam.
Anyway, definition various from country to country, and also from ISP to ISP or organization to organization (e.g. spam blocklists of course generally have a very broad definition).
I consider you spam
Some examples of Spam, things I've never signed up for.
Also had some emails from a provider here on LET, I never signed up for, ever but they emailed me regardless without consent. Which is what spam really is.
Basically if the user didn't ask for the email it can be considered spam especially if you're trying to sell them something. The only way is to start an mailing list with a link to unsubscribe if they want, still can be considered spam but atleast you'll be covered as they originally signed up. I know a lot of providers make you email another address to get unsubscribed which I think is lack of effort on their end to be in compliance properly.. Just my opinion
Go to http://lowendtalk.com/profile/signature. Check "Hide signatures always". Save. No more signatures, no more spam.
Not all are spammy affiliate deals!
thank you! you saved my life. finally i wont see those referral spams in desperate people sigs
it is spam
The next thread you opened is SPAM in my opinion.
Yes. It is spam. I do not want it. I cannot make it more plain or clear than that.
Spam is a person / post who create and post into number of ways by illegal ways.
LOL
Speak of the devil, just got this on my Yahoo mail and I simply hit the spam button.
Yeah, reply to unsubscribe he says. The last time I did that the amount of spam I received went up drastically, it's like confirming "yes, this e-mail address is active, send more spam here". I similarly don't click on any unsubscribe link for the same reason above; unless I know the website, like mailchimp, or from a legit company which I no longer have interest in their products.
I believe number of email recipients don't exempt your email from being a spam, no matter how big or small your recipients are, so long as you have their permission like they signed up to receive your emails, it won't be a spam. But still sometimes, your email may end up in the spam folder if the recipient has not added you to his/her address book. Hope this helps