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Aggressive Email Filtering Blocks Political Debate

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the been-there-done-that dept.

Stephen writes "Many of us have spam blockers operating on our mail. But according to this BBC article, when British members of parliament starting having their emails filtered last month, it stopped them talking about genuine political business such as the Sexual Offences Bill, and prevented them receiving some constituents' emails." This problem has bit me on the bum a few times too. About 1 message in every 250 spam is a false hit. Course thats about once a day :(

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  1. You're mean by nuggz · · Score: 0, Redundant

    How dare you harrass the slashdot crowd with sarcasm.

    Judging by the replys so far, most didn't.

    The problem isn't the lobbyists, it is that Joe Sixpack doesn't vote, and doesn't vote on issues or performance.
    Campaigns win on flash, and advertising, people who give money, also hire lobbyists. To win an election you have to please them. More money = win the campaign.