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Microsoft Sues Spammers

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the cut-it-out dept.

mclearn writes "Microsoft has filed seven more lawsuits against spammers, this time targeting those who violate the 'brown-paper wrapper' provision of the CAN-SPAM law, which sets rules for sexually oriented e-mail solicitations. Apparently these are a small part of over 120 spam-related cases Microsoft is currently litigating. With Microsoft's deep pockets, can they effectively send a resounding message to spammers?"

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  1. How Microsoft can end Spam by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    By getting into the spam business themselves!

    Now, hear me out. Microsoft can become the exclusive spammer of Hotmail, and then they can strong arm other ISPs and mail providers into only accepting Microsoft(tm) Spam. Once this is done, they can quickly buy up the other spammers that haven't gone under. Finally, once this is accomplished and they're the only spammer left, they can quietly shut down the operation. Tada, spam is over.

    1. Re:How Microsoft can end Spam by Daverd · · Score: 5, Funny

      Finally, once this is accomplished and they're the only spammer left, they can quietly shut down the operation.

      That will never happen. Open source spam will start up the competition again.

    2. Re:How Microsoft can end Spam by pHatidic · · Score: 4, Funny

      Evil cyborg Bill takes off a shoe and starts banging it on the podium, "I WILL BURY YOU!"

  2. Amazed! by ReeprFlame · · Score: 5, Funny

    I for one am flabergasted. Amazed.Yet confused... There is no way to describe it. Or am I dreaming? [too much coffee?] Is Microsoft actually trying to HELP the standard Internet user? hmmm... thats a new one for sure!

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    1. Re:Amazed! by ImTheDarkcyde · · Score: 4, Funny

      next thing you know they'll probably reccomend fire fox!

  3. I don't believe it! by TR0GD0RtheBURNiNAT0R · · Score: 5, Funny
    ...I'm actually rooting for MS!

    let's see... Red Sox won World Series as well.

    Well, the apocalypse is on it's way... better start repenting and whatnot.

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  4. Hooray! Go Microsoft! by BugBlatterBeast · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...this feels strange...

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  5. I bet I know why.. by Mechcommander · · Score: 4, Funny

    I recently read that Bill Gates has the most spammed e-mail address in the world. Microsoft is simply following a game-plan to sue all the spammers that aggravate Mr. Gates.

    1. Re:I bet I know why.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      *Bill Gates opens up his Hotmail account*

      "Do I want mail-order brides from Russia? Why... why yes... I do. I'm sure Stevey B wouldn't mind one as well under the tree on Christmas morning!"

      *clicks to order, moves onto next message*

      "What... What? Is this one implying I need pills to compensate for my small penis? Do you really think, doug35651@aol.com, that I would be ordering mail order brides if I couldn't pleasure them? I don't need pills to compensate -- my deep pockets and my corporate empire keep me secure enough! Doug, you shall rue the day you trifled with Mister Gates!"

      *buzzes intercom, calls legal team, sets plan in motion* ... please feel free to continue this story :)

  6. Re:I don't know who to root for! by djward · · Score: 4, Funny
    like you finding a $10 bill on the sidewalk - it might perk up your morning a bit, but it's not going to change your life.
    You obviously aren't a grad student.
  7. Today's MS Friend-o-meter reading by Linuxathome · · Score: 4, Funny
    Friend [---------------*--] Foe
    Two notches towards friend since yesterday.
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