Consumers Legislators and Internet Service and Hosting Providers Wage War On Spam
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Consumers, Legislators, and Providers Join Forces Against Spam
Summary:
Hosting providers are collaborating with consumers, legislators, and ISPs to combat the persistent issue of spam.
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Spam is a universal nuisance. It’s surprising that anyone still resorts to it, given its impact on email users and the necessity for many to maintain separate junk email accounts. Spam plagues internet users, ISPs, and hosting providers alike. As of now, spam accounts for nearly half of the content in people’s inboxes, and the frustration is palpable among all parties involved.
By 2007, without more stringent measures, spam is expected to comprise up to 70% of our inbox content. Despite arrests, fines, and even jail time for offenders, spam persists unabated.
Spam’s origin traces back to 1978 during the ARPAnet era, long before competing consumer hosting providers emerged. Nevada passed the first anti-spam law in 1997, with other states like Arizona following. Presently, most anti-spam laws stipulate that:
1. Unsolicited emails must include "ADV" in the subject line to indicate they’re advertisements.
2. The sender and recipient must be clearly identifiable.
3. A functioning unsubscribe link must be included in the email.
California is intensifying the battle against spam with a bill allowing consumers, ISPs, and hosting providers to sue spammers for $500 per unsolicited message. Virginia has enacted the strictest anti-spam law, prohibiting automated spam tools and forged headers, with penalties including up to 5 years in prison for offenders sending 10,000 messages in 24 hours or earning $1,000 from unsolicited ads.
ISPs and hosting providers aren't idly waiting for legislation to address the threat to their industries. For instance, Earthlink matches incoming emails against the recipient’s address book, notifying recipients of unrecognized emails and offering options for how to handle them. This process solicits user approval for each email, effectively counteracting spam.
Though some users may find this approach tedious, it drastically reduces spam incidence, often to nearly zero. Other providers, like America Online (AOL), have taken legal action, responding to 8 million customer complaints. In a single day, AOL reported eliminating 1 billion spam emails through its filters, leading to several lawsuits against spammers.
Spammers, hopefully, are less resilient than they seem. Until they’re eradicated, vigilance from legislators, email clients, ISPs, hosting providers, and consumers is crucial. While waiting for legal and governmental interventions, ensure that your internet service and hosting providers offer robust spam prevention technology. This way, you can personally contribute to the fight against spam.
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