Spam Where it Came From and How to Escape It.
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Spam: Origins and Strategies to Avoid It
Summary
Spam, originally a canned meat product by Hormel Foods in 1936, took on a new meaning in the digital age. By 2002, Hormel had produced its six billionth can, but the number of spam emails surpassed this long ago.
Origins of Spam
The term "spam," as we know it today, originated from a Monty Python skit in the 1990s, where the word was humorously repeated over 100 times in less than three minutes. This comedic repetition inspired Usenet users to describe unsolicited newsgroup postings as "spam," a term that soon extended to unwanted emails, officially known as "Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail" (UCE).
Why Do People Get Spammed?
Breached Business Practices
Many businesses accumulate customer email lists for legitimate reasons but sometimes sell or rent these lists for profit, leading to a deluge of unsolicited emails.
Random Address Guessing
Spammers often use software to generate random email addresses, exploiting predictable patterns such as "support@yourdomain.com" or "info@yourdomain.com."
Web Crawling Spiders
Spammers deploy web spiders to crawl the internet and collect email addresses listed on websites. If your email is publicly visible, you're likely to receive more spam.
Chat Room Harvesting
Spammers lurk in chat rooms where usernames are often part of email addresses, allowing them to compile lists of active emails effortlessly.
Personal Email Lists
Some spammers create their own lists from emails encountered in various ways. However, only individuals can authorize the sending of emails to their address.
Reducing Spam in Your Inbox
- Utilize Email Filters: Many email clients offer filters to block specific addresses. Use these to reduce the influx of spam.
- Maintain Multiple Addresses: Keep a primary email address for trusted interactions and a separate one for online sign-ups and forums.
- Consider a New Start: If spam becomes unmanageable, establishing a new email account can provide a fresh start. Guard this new address carefully.
Protecting Against Future Spam
- Choose Complicated Addresses: Avoid simple, easy-to-guess addresses.
- Avoid Sharing Publicly: Refrain from posting your email on public forums, websites, or chat rooms.
- Research Businesses: Examine company policies before sharing your email. Look for clear anti-spam policies and privacy statements.
Self-Check: Are You Spamming?
Marketers often unintentionally spam. If recipients haven’t explicitly subscribed to your emails, you’re spamming. Trust your instincts, avoid buying email lists, and don't fall for cheap offers that seem too good to be true.
Conclusion
The fight against spam continues. By refusing to engage with spammers and supporting companies with strong anti-spam policies, we can help curb this digital nuisance. While Hormel Foods has embraced their spam legacy with a museum, the lasting goal is to ensure unwanted email spam doesn't overshadow the once innocent can of ham.
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