Given the discussion here on the Lycos anti-spam campaign,
it is also interesting to note that Microsoft is taking a
more "direct" approach to curtail spammer activity -- suing
them.
As reported on the NewsFactor Network, "Microsoft has filed
seven more lawsuits against spammers, this time targeting
those who violate the 'brown-paper wrapper' provision of
the CAN-SPAM law, which sets rules for sexually oriented
e-mail solicitations."
It makes one wonder if an entity with as deep pockets and
adept legal staff might actually make an impact on spammers,
or if they are simply tilting at windmills.
It makes one wonder if an entity with as deep pockets and
adept legal staff might actually make an impact on spammers,
or if they are simply tilting at windmills.
Either way, it's a good thing. It takes resources away from Micr0$0ft's
other legal pursuits which can't possibly be a bad thing. It might actually
have an impact on spammers (which also can't possibly be a bad thing).
I think it's a good thing Microsoft is going after spammers - who cares
if they loose the money (or their freedom, heh) they earned from sending
you an email.