On 08/10/00, Daniel Senie <dts@senie.com> wrote:
I find it impossible to get off some folks' junk (paper) mail lists. Calling, writing, emailing, telling them I'll never buy their products or services is no deterrent. Example: Learning Tree (provide computer-related training) has been sending me junk mail for 16 years. I've asked for it to stop, but it's cheaper for them to just send stuff than it is to prune their list when requested.
There are already laws which cover paper mail and telephone solicitation. The best resource for info on that appears to be http://www.junkbusters.com/ . And, to answer a question earlier in this thread: yes, there have been heavy fines levied against advertisers who do not follow those laws. Same with junk faxes. http://www.cauce.org/ and http://www.suespammers.org/ can tell you of the work being done on US legislation for spam. But, let's not open the debate on whether that's a good idea or not here again, okay? Or if you do, please read the bills in question first. -- J.D. Falk "Laughter is the sound Product Manager that knowledge makes when it's born." Mail Abuse Prevention System LLC -- The Cluetrain Manifesto