Spam Getting People Angrier
from the spammers-must-die dept
The Chicago Tribune has a somewhat typical article on spam talking about how it's getting worse, costing us more in time and money, and there doesn't seem to be much the government can do about it. They even mention my favorite spam (I only get about 10 copies of this spam a day) concerning (as they paraphrase it) how to "increase your sexual potency by 581 percent!". If you've received the real spam you know what it really says. I want to know how they've determined the 581%? I've also been getting (often at the same time) spam telling me that it can help increase my breast size 3 cups! Just what I always wanted. Anyway, I figured I'd use this as an opportunity to point out just how moronic other spammers can be. If you're going to spam someone don't tell them you're going to sue them after they call you on it.
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My GAWD
I've suspected, but I have a hard time believing that there are people as moronic and abrasive as this Shifman guy.
If he's for real (and I am afraid for society if he is...that we can produce idiots like him) read this...get a clue...heck get two! You're getting them for free!
Sheesh
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Josh
"Normal is NOT sane." - The Sane Ideas Company www.saneideas.com
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Fear This Guy
This unfortunate posting has ruined my life.
Sorry to hear others going through the same torture.
-Aaron
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With regards to your wife leaving you, well it was probably for the best if she can't stick with you when the going gets tough.
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