After reading many of these replys, this seems to be the case:
1) There is a way to actually get off MOST junk mail lists - mail a postcard to the following address requesting to be removed from junk mail lists:
MAIL PREFERENCE SERVICE
P. O. BOX 9008
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
(My postcards are in the mail as we speak, thanks to an Anonymous Coward.)
2) Attaching or enclosing bricks, metal, trash, etc. only a) takes more of your time and effort, and b) is probably simply discarded by the local Post Office. The "Postal Spammer" never sees your attempt at rebellion.
What do I do? A couple years ago, I ordered one of those "1000 labels for $4.95" deals, and the label reads:
I am NOT interested
Remove me from your lists
Confirm IN WRITING when I've been removed from your lists
Ironically, the "1000 labels for $4.95" offer was... junk mail!
I simply re-enclose the material they sent in the return envelope, with the label over any signature line. This way they have my personal information on the returned materials so they CAN remove me. Some of you may not want to return personal information, but I'm not THAT paranoid. The key for me is that I can do this with minimal additional time and effort.
Over the last two years I have received almost a dozen replys, usually apologizing for my inconvenience, and usually indicating their limited ability to control their mailings. A couple letters have actually provided information on how to get off junk mail lists.
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After reading many of these replys, this seems to be the case:
... junk mail!
1) There is a way to actually get off MOST junk mail lists - mail a postcard to the following address requesting to be removed from junk mail lists:
MAIL PREFERENCE SERVICE
P. O. BOX 9008
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
(My postcards are in the mail as we speak, thanks to an Anonymous Coward.)
2) Attaching or enclosing bricks, metal, trash, etc. only a) takes more of your time and effort, and b) is probably simply discarded by the local Post Office. The "Postal Spammer" never sees your attempt at rebellion.
What do I do? A couple years ago, I ordered one of those "1000 labels for $4.95" deals, and the label reads:
I am NOT interested
Remove me from your lists
Confirm IN WRITING when I've been removed from your lists
Ironically, the "1000 labels for $4.95" offer was
I simply re-enclose the material they sent in the return envelope, with the label over any signature line. This way they have my personal information on the returned materials so they CAN remove me. Some of you may not want to return personal information, but I'm not THAT paranoid. The key for me is that I can do this with minimal additional time and effort.
Over the last two years I have received almost a dozen replys, usually apologizing for my inconvenience, and usually indicating their limited ability to control their mailings. A couple letters have actually provided information on how to get off junk mail lists.
I hope you find this useful.