AOL Awarded Millions in Spam Case

c.derby writes "MSNBC.com is running a story that says: " A Virginia federal court awarded America Online nearly $7 million in damages as part of the Internet service providers' legal victory over a junk e-mail operation, AOL said Monday." The company said the legal decision should send a warning to junk e-mailers. "This is an important legal victory in the fight against spam," Randall Boe, AOL general counsel, said in a statement. "It sends a clear, distinct message to spammers: AOL is prepared to use all of the legal and technological tools available to shut down spammers." " 145 pieces of spam so far today. Can I have a piece of the 7 million? (oops, duplicate. Oh well. It's still good ;)

Comments

But how does it affect me?

[paiute]

How, for instance, will it protect me from the trolls, flames, and abuses of Anonymous Cowards?

Re:Can we moderate stories now?

[miniver]

Yesterday I had mod points, and nothing worth modding. Today I'll just have to agree with you. I realize that Rob & the rest of the crew just want to post what they're interested in reading, but I think allowing a little feedback on the stories themselves from the moderators would appropriate.

Other moderations for stories could include:

• (-1, Misspelled)
• (-1, Summary != Story)