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dvduval
06-02-2003, 00:08/12:08AM
Ever get a message like this?
(I got 15 messages split among 3 email accounts)

Hello Info,

Did you know that if I typed in any particular word or keyword phrase that is connected to your business, using Netscape, Explorer, or AOL browser I could be immediately sent to YOUR WEBSITE! Our technology can do this for you...Some of our Clients include: MasterCard, Ford, Disney, Home Depot, Hallmark, and Barnes & Noble...If you would like to explore the possibilities for Your website, please call me/or respond before someone else get the keyword or phrase that is best for Your business!

Well, it wasn't easy to find, but here is the whois info for this site which includes their email address:
http://opensrs.org/cgi-bin/whois.cgi

ihelpyou
06-02-2003, 00:12/12:12AM
Hey stranger dvd! :hi:

Yeppers. I get at least one spam email a day among 3 different addresses. Many different scammers out there are selling this scam now.

dvduval
06-02-2003, 00:18/12:18AM
Sorry, Doug,
This may come across as bad...
I was looking for a place to get this off my chest. I feel better now. It probably won't do any good but here was the note I sent to the domain owner:
Got this message 15 times among four email accounts. If your going to spam people, try de-duping your list. Isn’t what you are promoting commonly referred to as scumware? Maybe your making money from this venture, but you’re certainly not making the internet a better place. There has got to be a better way—find it!!!