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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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this message.
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Our sophisticated market analysis has determined that you should receive
this e-mail because you: (check any two)
___ Are human.
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(check one or more)
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[For legal, educational purposes only.]
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(mark only if above checked)
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********************************************************************************
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.