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Spammer Apologizes

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-can-he-give-me-my-time-back dept.

radarsat1 writes "The Globe and Mail reports that Canadian professional spammer Eric Head, after being sued by Yahoo!, has apologized formally for his behaviour and vows to mend his ways by teaching others about the dangers of the internet. Let's hope others begin to take his lead."

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  1. Assuming... by Cragen · · Score: 5, Funny

    that he doesn't do it by email...

    1. Re:Assuming... by daveashcroft · · Score: 5, Funny

      Lets *ALL* email him to say thanks for the apology. Five thousand times each. ;-)

  2. (Eric) Head, Talking! by American+AC+in+Paris · · Score: 5, Funny

    And you may ask yourself
    Am I right? Am I wrong?
    And you may say to yourself
    My god! What have I done?

    --

    Obliteracy: Words with explosions

  3. Oh, ok... by Cytlid · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...if I ever see him, I'll beat the crap outta him. Then apologize.

    --
    FLR
  4. I A M S@RRY by apachetoolbox · · Score: 5, Funny

    PL3 SE F0RG IVE ME

    *No PrescrlptlonNeeded
    *Fully Confldential
    *No Embarrassment
    *No Waiting Rooms
    *Shlpped Overnlght
    *Dlscreet Packaging

  5. Spammer apologizes.... by kpansky · · Score: 5, Funny

    RTFA. The spammer will apologize and will work for a charitable organization. Already he has plans to send out emails asking to help the Nigerian Prime Minister unlock trillions of dollars from the Sultan of Brunei -- all he needs is a small donation from YOU!

    --

    --Kevin
  6. This sucks. by mothz · · Score: 5, Funny

    I better start stocking up on those penis pills before they become scarce!

  7. I'll accept his apology if... by GPLDAN · · Score: 5, Funny

    He formally changes his first name to "Dick". And says his first and last name each time he introduces himself.

  8. Ob Simpson's Quote by ragefan · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hello, this is Homer Simpson, a.k.a. Happy Dude. The court has ordered
    me to call every person in town to apologize for my telemarketing scam.
    I'm sorry. If you can find it in your heart to forgive me, send one
    dollar to Sorry Dude, 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield. You have the
    power.

  9. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 5, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  10. Subject: LEARN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF THE INTERNET by mothz · · Score: 5, Funny

    From: "Eric Head"
    Subject: LEARN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF THE INTERNET

    STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL & URGENT.

    Dear,
    Are you sick of getting scammed? Have you been burned by offers to consol1date your m0rtg.age, add 1nches to your man hood, or win a fre-ee is1and get@way?

    We all have! BUT NO MORE!

    "The Dangers of the Internet", the incredible new book by Eric Head, former Director of DirectConsumer Marketing Affairs for a Fortune 500 company*, will show YOU how to keep from getting scammed in the future! Best of all, the book is absolutely FRIE, with your purchase of this inexpensive herbal v1@gra alternative! Only three payments of $39.99 each, WOW!!

    *in China.