Anti-Spammers Need To Develop Better Manners
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Anti-Spammers Need to Develop Better Manners
Introduction
When I sent out my e-zine last week, a surprising copy made its way back to me. It had been forwarded by a subscriber with a rather rude comment in the subject line. Let's just say that Miss Manners would not have approved.
Understanding the Frustration
It's easy to empathize with those overwhelmed by unsolicited emails. I personally receive more than enough spam, even with spam filters and customized email settings in place.
A Misunderstanding
The situation with my subscriber, however, was different. He had opted into and confirmed his subscription to my newsletter. I use an external service to manage my mailing lists precisely to avoid false spam complaints.
There are a few potential explanations. Perhaps my subscriber forgot subscribing and genuinely mistook the email for spam. Or maybe he didn't like the content. Regardless, the polite response should have been "No, thank you," not a vulgar remark.
Proper Etiquette
If you're offered something you don’t want, simply decline courteously. My subscriber could have unsubscribed rather than retaliating with rudeness. He said "yes" when subscribing and could have said "no" by unsubscribing?"politely.
The Role of Service Providers
Some issues stem from subscribers on platforms like America Online, Inc. (AOL), where reporting spam is made overly simple. Just click “Report Spam.” Unfortunately, there's no guidance reminding them, "If you subscribed, just unsubscribe."
Many AOL users, despite having opted in and confirmed their subscription, report newsletters as spam. This can unfairly damage the sender’s reputation and livelihood.
Consequences of Mislabeling
Receiving offensive emails isn't unusual for me. Among the messages are notifications about undeliverable emails supposedly sent from nonsensical addresses at my domain?"emails I never sent. Occasionally, I also receive hostile messages from people mistakenly believing I contacted them.
It's akin to reprimanding someone for a dog’s misbehavior when they don’t even own a dog.
A Call for Courtesy
While I sympathize with those annoyed by spam, I urge them to aim their frustration at the correct sources. As Miss Manners would remind us, there’s never an excuse for rudeness.
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