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Loren Booda
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To your knowledge, what has been the most effective spam in the history of the Internet?
Is Mozilla Firebird the Ultimate Solution to Annoying Popups and Spam?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of various types of spam and popups encountered on the Internet, with a particular focus on the potential of Mozilla Firebird as a solution to these issues. Participants share personal experiences and opinions regarding spam, popups, and the broader implications of online advertising and fraud.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that popups claiming a virus are particularly effective at tricking users into clicking them.
- Others argue that spam can sometimes be effective if it aligns with something the recipient is already interested in purchasing.
- One participant humorously notes that greeting cards and penis enlargement advertisements seem to be prevalent forms of spam.
- A participant mentions a new type of extortion spam that threatens to report illicit activities unless money is sent.
- Some participants express frustration with popups, indicating they find them aggravating.
- One participant claims they do not receive spam at all.
- Another shares a humorous anecdote about a scam email promising a large sum of money in exchange for personal savings.
- A participant references a radio show discussing the ongoing battle between advertisers and fraudsters, suggesting that spam is a persistent issue.
- One participant advocates for using Mozilla Firebird as a solution to eliminate popups and ads, while also suggesting the use of a real mail server to combat spam.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of views on the effectiveness and nature of spam and popups, with no clear consensus on what constitutes the most effective form of spam or the best solutions to combat it. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall impact of spam and the effectiveness of proposed solutions.
Contextual Notes
Participants' definitions of spam vary, and there is ambiguity regarding what qualifies as spam versus legitimate advertising. The discussion also reflects personal experiences, which may not represent broader trends.
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twizted1
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The popups that claim you have a virus...almost every computer "user" i know has clicked on these...
-Ty
-Ty
- #3
Njorl
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The most effective against me has been the stuff I actually invited - not that I asked for spam, but that I dealt with the merchant and they sent me spam. It actually advertised something I was in the market to buy. I don't know if that qualifies as spam though.
Judging from what I receive, I would guess greeting cards and penis enlargement are the most effective spam areas against the general public. Perhaps combining the two would be very profitable. Happy Penis Enlargement Day everyone!
Njorl
PS - OT, but have you heard about the new extortion spam? People send you email saying they will download illicit material to your PC and call the authorities if you don't send them money. Ha!
Judging from what I receive, I would guess greeting cards and penis enlargement are the most effective spam areas against the general public. Perhaps combining the two would be very profitable. Happy Penis Enlargement Day everyone!
Njorl
PS - OT, but have you heard about the new extortion spam? People send you email saying they will download illicit material to your PC and call the authorities if you don't send them money. Ha!
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Kerrie
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most effective spam...well, i am not sure if this classifies as spam, but those damned pop up ads REALLY aggravate me...
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Monique
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I don't get spam
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The_Professional
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Personally for me, the spam from the King of Bantu telling me that I will receive 50 million dollars if I give him my entire life savings. It's good to know that there's still good samaritans out there.
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Silverious
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I personally don't eat spam.
But why would you buy it over the internet when you can go to the supermarket?
But why would you buy it over the internet when you can go to the supermarket?
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Njorl
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Anybody listen to the Kojo Mnamdi show? He had his "Computer Guys" on yesterday. They were saying spam is here to stay. The only fight going on is between large established advertisers and ... well... people who want to be able to commit fraud. So far, the frauds are winning, but in the long run, I think the corporate giants will win.
It's like lions and hyenas fighting over a dead zebra. Whoever wins, the zebra is still dead.
Njorl
It's like lions and hyenas fighting over a dead zebra. Whoever wins, the zebra is still dead.
Njorl
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chroot
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Use Mozilla Firebird, and you have no more popups or ads or flash animations.
Use a real mail server, and you have no more spam. Easy, really.
- Warren
Use a real mail server, and you have no more spam. Easy, really.
- Warren
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iKwak
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