Re: spammers will move offshore?

["J.D. Falk" <jdfalk () mail-abuse org>]

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.

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