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Alan Ralsky Gripes About Can Spam Act

fdiskne1 writes "The New York Times has an interview with Alan Ralsky, commonly known as the world's worst spammer. CNet News.com is running the same interview. Ralsky admits using open relays and virus-infected PCs and not honoring unsubscribe lists. He complains about having to comply with the new CAN-SPAM law will cost him an additional $3000 in costs to set up a genuine opt-out list. Anyone here feel sorry for him? Okay, I'm biased, but I can't wait until we see him in prison."

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  1. All I can say is... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE!!!!!!

    Well, ok maybe he doesn't deserve death. But he definitely deserves a very hefty fine and prison cell with Bubba.

    1. Re:All I can say is... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      Where is the Unibomber now that we need him? :)

    2. Re:All I can say is... by edalytical · · Score: 4, Funny

      I'm leaning toward "enemy combatant" status, and of course death but only after 20 years in Guantanamo Bay. Thats right let the terrorist go, I don't consider them a threat. On the other hand, spammers have attempted to kill me on at least two occasions. Once with the subject "loose 100 lbs" I only way 135 lbs (idiot spammers) that would kill me. Another time with the subject "become 20 years younger" I'm only 20 years old, WTF, that would kill me too.

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    3. Re:All I can say is... by miracle69 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Actually, if you used both the products at the same time, you'd probably survive. But you'd be one fat infant.

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    4. Re:All I can say is... by TedCheshireAcad · · Score: 4, Funny

      Make an example out of them. Nothing says obey me like a bloody head on a stick.

  2. 1-800-WAA-AAHH! by Nonillion · · Score: 4, Funny

    Call some one who gives a shit Alan Ralsky.

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  3. In Prison? by ackthpt · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't wait to see him wresting bread crusts from sea gulls in a K Mart parking lot. He's an excellent example of a selfish individual and capitalism at its worst.

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  4. Logically..... by DynaSoar · · Score: 5, Funny

    Spammers are stupid
    +
    Ralsky is a pammer
    =
    Ralsky is stupid

    Ralsky is stupid
    +
    Ralsky says "it would be stupid to violate" [the law]
    =
    Ralsky will violate the law

    But I'll bet you'd figured that out anyway.

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  5. In congress? Senate? No! Whitehouse! by myowntrueself · · Score: 4, Funny

    "He's an excellent example of a selfish individual and capitalism at its worst."

    Sounds like the ideal candidate for President...

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  6. Worst spammer? by Call+Me+Black+Cloud · · Score: 5, Funny
    The New York Times has an interview with Alan Ralsky, commonly known as the world's worst spammer...Ralsky admits using open relays and virus-infected PCs and not honoring unsubscribe lists.

    From that description it sounds like he's a pretty damn good spammer. The world's worst spammer is probably some guy trying to send spam through his AOL account.
    1. New e-mail
    2. Paste address
    3. Paste body
    4. Send e-mail
    5. Dismiss popup ad
    6. New e-mail
    7. etc etc
    8. Profit!
    No, I think ol' Alan is good at what he does. Of course that's like arguing who was the best serial killer...
  7. A face to match up under cross-hairs... by Silicon_Knight · · Score: 4, Funny



    The geek way to stop spam:

    Step 1: Create a mod for a popular first person shooter game involving a list of prolific spammer and relistic weapons.

    Step 2: Distribute said game to those "evil teenagers that plays too much video games and get influenced and shoot up their classmates".

    Step 3: Wait for problem to take care of itself.

    That way loosers who shoot their classmates and random people are *educated* to shoot the actual varmints of this society instead of random innocent people. And for the rest of us who can learn to differentiate a game from real life, it does sound like a fun game... :-)

    1. Re:A face to match up under cross-hairs... by __aatgod8309 · · Score: 3, Funny

      And think of the market for expansions:
      Politicians... Lawyers... Telemarketers...

  8. Re:Yeah... by FyRE666 · · Score: 4, Funny

    calling for the brutal anal rape of Ralsky is disgusting, uncivilized, pointless, and, frankly, disturbing.
    ... but justified...

  9. Re:easy now killer by JumperCable · · Score: 3, Funny

    You cant be serious. You want this person jailed? While i admit spam is obnoxious, I wouldnt suggest it an offence to warrant incarceration.

    You bet we want him in jail. Just wait until you see the size of the "Buy Alan Ralsky good lov'n" fund after he gets incarcerated.

  10. Re:Yeah... by Chris+Tucker · · Score: 3, Funny
    IN the case of Ralsky, 5 years bending over in a Federal Pound Me In The Ass prison really IS FUCKING HILARIOUS!

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  11. him by chunkwhite86 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Okay, I'm biased, but I can't wait until we see him in prison.

    I'm also biased. I'd like to see him strung up by the balls and used as a pinata.

    I guess that's why I'm not a Judge in a criminal court. Oh well. Might be fun though...

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  12. Re:Spammers create jobs (NT) by Molina+the+Bofh · · Score: 4, Funny

    But he *DOES* create jobs. This statement is correct. Look around and you'll see how many companies are developing anti-spam programs.

    The same way as viruses writers create jobs at antiviruses companies.

    The same way as wars create jobs, and it's a billionaire industry. Yes, at the expenses of human lifes, but what's some measly human lifes compared to gross money ?

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  13. Re:Yeah... by Tackhead · · Score: 3, Funny
    > > calling for the brutal anal rape of Ralsky is disgusting, uncivilized, pointless, and, frankly, disturbing.
    >
    > ... but justified...

    Hardly.

    I mean, some poor mass murderer is actually going to have to fuck Alan Ralsky!

    Where's the justice in that? The guy's already serving life in prison for mass murder, shouldn't that be punishment enough?