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I don't know about you, but when I first discovered the "Generic Flame Letter" it quickly became indispensible. Well, the Internet has changed considerably in recent years; and I think it's pretty safe to say that even the more annoying netiziens receive much more spam than flame these days. With this in mind, dev/null is proud to announce...


The Generic Spam Letter


TO:       allusers@everywhere
FROM:     friend@public.com
SUBJECT:  HERE IS THE INFORMATION YOU REQUESTED...


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Dear Friend:

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that we KNEW you would want to hear about it RIGHT AWAY. Don't miss out!! 
This limited time offer is available only to the SELECT FEW who receive 
this message.

You are receiving this e-mail because in-depth market research shows that 
other people JUST LIKE YOU are CLEARLY interested in our amazing product!! 
Our sophisticated market analysis has determined that you should receive 
this e-mail because you:  (check any two)

 ___ Are human.
 ___ Are a computer autoresponding to all e-mail sent.
 ___ Are listed in the Internic whois database as a domain registrant.
 ___ Have an e-mail address.


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(check one or more)

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     BONUS free sample attached to this message! 
 ___ Purchase over 1.2 billion e-mail addresses on CD-ROM - your
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 ___ Master the secrets of the stock exchange!
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     prescription drugs anonymously by mail!
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     [For legal, educational purposes only.]
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     at government-seized property auctions!
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     (mark only if above checked)
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Thank you, and have a GREAT DAY!!



********************************************************************************

While we KNOW you wouldn't want to miss this INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY, our 
service provider could (but probably won't) cancel our account if we 
continue to annoy people. If for some INSANE reason you want to miss 
the DEAL OF THE CENTURY, simply let us know and we will not bother 
you again - today.

If you would like to be removed from this list, please:  
(check all that apply)

 ___ Reply to this e-mail with the word REMOVE in the subject line,
     but NOT in the body of the message.
 ___ Reply to this e-mail with the word REMOVE in the body, but NOT 
     the subject line.
 ___ Reply to this e-mail with the word REMOVE in the subject, the 
     word STOP in the body, and your e-mail address as ours.
 ___ Fill in the form below, mail it to a different address and state 
     that you wish to be removed. That address is 1,2323,122@nowhere.com.
 ___ Visit our web site and fill in the removal form. Then wait for the 
     next mailing.
 ___ Call our answering machine, and leave your e-mail address at the tone. 
     The number is 1-900-555-SMILE.
 ___ This is a one time mailing. You will not receive mail from us again.
 ___ This is a one time mailing. You will receive at least three more copies.
 ___ This is a one time mailing. You will receive at least ten more copies.
 ___ We have no intention to remove you from our list. Sending a message 
     requesting removal will verify that your address is correct.
 ___ Change your e-mail address.
 ___ Cry.