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Microsoft Fights to Weaken Washington Anti-Spam Law

Posted by michael on from the self-serving dept.

An anonymous reader writes "According to the Seattle Times, Microsoft (probably their MSN arm) is pushing for a change in at least Washington's anti-spam law. Some analysts claim that the changes contain holes that will allow Microsoft to be exempt from the law." Odd that Microsoft is simultaneously trying to stop spam sent to Hotmail users, and to make sure that it can send unsolicited commercial email without penalties.

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  1. Monopoly by AyeFly · · Score: 1, Redundant

    See, Microsoft is trying to create a monopoly on spam for itself. No one can spam but them if it works out :-)

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  2. Odd? by gmuslera · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Known MS Slogan: "What you want to do today"

    Real MS Slogan: "Do as I say, not as I do"

  3. Re:Reasonable by Malcontent · · Score: 1, Redundant

    "The "done business" change is iffy"

    Especially when you are dealing with a juggernaut like MS. MS is HUGE. They have ownership in thousands of companies. Technically they could claim that if you listened to a fisher broadcasting radio station (like you could avoid that!) you have done business with MS. Of course they would have to somehow convince you to give them your email address but you get the point.

    With some companies it's harder NOT to do business with them.

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