Re: [LUG] Spam and fog

[Andrew Rogers <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Neil Williams wrote:

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> On Wednesday 03 March 2004 1:07 pm, Andrew Rogers wrote:
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> > Adrian Midgley wrote:
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> > Drifting off topic somewhat, I seem to receive paper junk mail (usually
> > offering credit cards). I write on these "Remove this address from
> > mailing list" and send them back in the supplied pre-paid envelope. But
> > I still receive junk mail.
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> Join the Mail Preference Service - it cuts out spam from 'respectable' 
> companies which does include all VISA and Access members.
> http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/
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> The only junk mail I've had since joining is:
> 1. The stuff that comes with the free advertising rag
> 2. 'Delivered by hand'
> 3. 'Addressee unknown'
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> My daily mail has dropped from 6-8 to 1-2.
Very useful info. I've joined a few moments ago. Thanks

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> > I'm considering creating an Open Source Software promotional flyer and
> > sending them in the pre-paid envelopes. We could promote GNU/Linux for
> > free!
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> (If you find a free source of paper and inkjet cartridges, I'd love to know!)
I guess I meant nearly free!

> You won't reach decision makers though, just the helpdesk bots.
Might increase home desktop use perhaps.

Regards
Andrew


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