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Do-Not-Email Registries?

Posted by michael on from the you-have-already-opted-in dept.

prgrmr writes "Wired has an article about Colorodo and Missouri's latest legislative proposals to deal with spam and with spammers. There appears to be actual consumer-protective teeth in these bills which mirror the telephone 'do not call' lists. A nice example of a government perpetuating a working concept instead of trying inventing new ways to break things."

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  1. Washington State already has it by shovelface · · Score: 5, Informative

    In Washington State, spam is illegal and the attorney general encourages people to file complaints. These are often done by filling out a simple form.
    To help argue against spammers saying "we didn't know this address originated from Washington State", there is online registration for users who reside in the state and do not want to receive spam. You can find it over here:

    http://registry.waisp.org/

    -trout

  2. Jay Nixon's History with This by pgrote · · Score: 4, Informative

    Jay Nixon is the attorney general of Missouri where I reside.

    He has been very active in ensuring his office in on the net and useful.

    He has made great strides in the nocall area. His legislation is used as a template by most states.

    Here is an older story with much more info on the legislation and what it brings to the table.

    Good to see state government making a national impact.