Anti-Spam The Deadbeats Hall of Lame
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Deadbeats' Hall of Lame:
Special Net Tunnel Edition

WARNING!

Do not sign me up for any mail lists. Studio42 does not accept such unsolicited business. Also, since I've recently been getting a flood of such e-mail from various people and organizations I don't wish to deal with, their names will end up here, along with their home and business addresses, and phone numbers, whenever possible.
Please realize that 99.9% of internet users DON'T want your crap in our e-mail boxes.
Minimum fine for violation of this policy allows me to legally bill/invoice for $500 and this can be escalated to a court of law.

Last Updated: 10/01/1997 to to add a second much welcome update.

And now, without further ado, Studio42 presents the:

Internet Deadbeats' HALL OF LAME, Net Tunnel Edition


Subject: "Free" E-mail Addresses!
Date:        09/18  10:59 PM
Received:    09/18  11:12 PM
From:        freemail7@ix.netcom.com
To:          freemail7@ix.netcom.com


  • See the spam

This isn't just a spam sending program, this is an address harvesting program. It is
design to steal addresses so you can spam. Seaches web sites and news groups. Gee,
now I have to go and take further measures to hide my addresses on my pages. More
robots exclusion files.

I could rebut this spam point by point, but this is a spam, so I know all the
points are lies. It is just a waste of my time.

NetTunnel
2100 Roswell Rd.
Ste. 200-C
Marietta, GA  30062
770.977.5363

He claims this program is user friendly. Well, I'm an internet user and I see nothing
friendly about this sort of software. I see it as a form of electronic harrassment.

OOh, and you get a list of 100,000 "freshly" collected addresses. I'll bet that is
the list that was used to send this spam. I'll bet my name is on it.

Idiot is clearing going 100% Netcom, so no loo-ups are needed.


    UPDATE: September 19. 1997
    

I sent one complaint to Netcom, which they auto-responded with instructions. I followed
those instructions, figuring it would get better results. According to what I received
today, it didn't really make much of a difference, as Netcom responded and reacted
in an appropriate manner. I personally wish they would terminate the account, but I
can't make those decisions.


  • See the Notice

    
Subject: Running Out Of Time!!!
Date:        09/25  10:39 AM
Received:    09/25  11:06 AM
From:        kayhit@mci2000.com
To:          kayhit@mci2000.com


  • See the spam

Another supposed one time mailing, send to an account that is for BUSINESS only. I
have been told I will never recieve email from this domain again. I know that
this person is lying.

What is it? It's a spam, that's what it is. A spam for a spamming package. Not only does
it collect address, but then spams them as well

NetTunnel
2100 Roswell Rd.
Ste. 200-C
Marietta, GA  30062

770.977.5363 (give reference #817 when calling), so you identify the correct spammer.


  • See the lookups


    UPDATE: September 30, 1997
    

Well, MailExcite is obviously a pro-active provider. As the spam's title suggested,
time ran out for this spammer, as their account was terminated.


  • See the notice

    • Subject: Bulk E-Mailers!
Date:        09/29  00:40
Received:    09/29  07:59
From:        MyFriends@aol.com
To:          MyFriends@aol.com


  • See the spam

Fortunately, this spam originated and was relayed via AT&T's WorldNet service,
so no look-up is required. This is one hell of a way to promote the NetTunnel
spamming software package, by NOT using it.

Also notice the other flaws: I'm not on AOL, and I sure as hell am not this idiot's
friend.

NetTunnel
2100 Roswell Rd.
Ste. 200-C
Marietta, GA  30062

The "included" headers at the bottom are pure fiction.

    • Subject: Advertise To Millions For Free!
Date:        
Received:    09/30  16:47
From:        MyFriends@aol.com
To:          MyFriends@aol.com


  • See the spam

Another spam sent via AT&T's Worldnet service. Bogus headers at the bottom to
confuse newbies. New information requires that this one be looked up.

NetTunnel
2100 Roswell Rd.
Ste. 200-C
Marietta, GA  30062
770.977.5363 


  • See the lookups

BTW, if this is free, then why do we have to pay for it?


    UPDATE: October 1, 1997
    

I must say I am very pleasantly surprised with the enthusiasm Excite has towards stomping
out spam. One of their technical guys who is skilled in reading headers took the time to
respond to the complaint I filed, not sure if someone else had also replied to the
complaint. It is very welcome to see a major provider taking such aggressive action to
help keep the problem from getting out of hand. I must say I have a much higher degree
of respect for Excite. Of course, I must also state that when I've had other problems
with Excite, they were also quick to respond then and provide a solution.


  • See the notice

    • If you are one of the dilweeds who sent me unsolicited email or are someone thinking about it, drop dead.

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    BLOW IT OUT YOUR ASS!

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