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NZ Spammer Shutdown Makes Big Difference

Posted by timothy on from the prescription-herbal-viagra-3333nxxq1a dept.

lump writes "A notorious spammer, based in New Zealand, who had his name and other personal info released first in a national newspaper, and then on the web, has shut down his operation, citing harassment. What interests me about this case is that, in the 5 or 6 days since he has supposedly stopped operating, I personally have had one (1) spam email, to an address which had previously averaged around fifty per day. Colleagues report a similar reduction in spam. All I can say is 'excellent.' Hate to say it, but in this case, vigilante type action seems to have had the desired result. This needs to be publicised, as anything which slows down spam can only be a good thing."

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  1. wow by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    wow

  2. spam is good for the internet by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    keeps it people hired

  3. What about ME!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I never get any spam. How can I be vigilant against the evil if I never feel the evil?!

  4. ATTN: GNAA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    We have your IP addresses and the IP addresses of the proxies you use. Abuse of proxies in the United States is a felony and may result in prison time. Given your flagrant abuse, you will likely be subject to many felony counts and will almost face significant prison time. You have 24 hours to cease your spamming of Slashdot or you will face the consequences.

    Sincerely,
    An Anonymous Slashdot User

  5. Re:Spam's off the menu by byolinux · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I DON'T LIKE SPAM!!!

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