Slamming the Door on Spam
A group of large email marketing companies proposed a detailed set of privacy standards Monday, hoping the measures will amount to a sort of "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval" for Internet direct advertisers. [Wired] (October 25, 2000)
ISPs find spam verdict hard to swallow
Internet service providers and permission-based marketing agencies are up in arms about the government's decision not to regulate against unsolicited commercial email or spam, as it's more commonly known. [Media Guardian] [Requires free registration.] (October 20, 2000)
MAPS vs Exactis
Mail Abuse Prevention System lists Exactis mail servers in Realtime Blackhole List (RBL); Exactis files lawsuit. [MAPS press release] (October 13, 2000)
Spamming Out the Vote
As the tightest presidential campaign in 40 years enters its final weeks, both the Democratic and Republican national committees are using any and all means to drum up support -- including mass email campaigns. [Wired] (October 12, 2000)
Industry group cooks up rules for spam
Complaints about unsolicited commercial email have prompted an industry coalition to come up with standards designed to quell consumer concerns and keep regulators at bay. [CNET.com] (October 5, 2000)
Anti-spam groups slam RECA proposal
Privacy and anti-spam activists have given two thumbs down to the latest attempt at self-regulation by the online marketing industry. [ZDNet] (September 29, 2000)
Microsoft to rewrite marketing labeled as spam
Microsoft today said it plans to revise a notification message accompanying a test version of its new MSN Explorer software, bowing to criticism that the feature resembles self-promoting spam. [CNET.com] (September 27, 2000)
Spam Wars Escalate in Round Two
Attorney Pete Wellborn obtains Global Restraining Order against spammer Benchmark Print Supply, and seeks contempt sanctions. If successful this case will close down one of the most prolific US spammers. [PR Newswire] (September 27, 2000)
MSN turns users into spammers
A change of address notification for new users generates MSN Explorer endorsements to colleagues and friends. Make that former friends. [ZDNet] (September 26, 2000)
New MSN feature encourages spamming friends
The latest test version of Microsoft's MSN Explorer is setting off sparks over a feature that converts MSN email accounts to Hotmail, as well as over an accompanying spam-like missive that encourages customers to send an advertisement-laden email to friends and colleagues. [CNET.com] (September 26, 2000)
Online Marketers Propose Spam Controls
In a bid to ward off U.S. government regulation, a coalition of online marketing heavyweights announced plans Monday to propose standards meant to ease consumer concerns about spam and online privacy. [E-Commerce Times] (September 26, 2000)
More accountability for spammers?
New e-mail marketing standards promise to balance privacy and personalization. Can the industry police itself? Will it? [ZDNet] (September 25, 2000)
Spam Warfare
Blacklists, lawsuits, hate sites. Bulk e-mail is never a dull business. [Forbes] (September 18, 2000)
E-mail Marketers Target Spam
A group of 15 companies has announced that they will form a coalition to design e-mail standards to limit spam. Among the companies involved in the Responsible Electronic Communication. [PC World] (September 15, 2000)
The Basics - 5 biggest threats to your privacy online
Here's how to beat the hackers, snoops and spammers who want to damage your computer, steal your personal data or send you another batch of junk e-mail. [MSN MoneyCentral] (August 18, 2000)
Insider slams Kiwi spam fighters
ORBS' proactive approach to fighting bulk e-mail may actually help spammers. But the group's chief critic is under the gun, too. [ZDNet] (August 9, 2000)
MAPS Wins First-Round in Spam Case
A judge Tuesday denied Harris Interactive's request for a temporary restraining order that would have forced anti-spam organization Mail Abuse Prevention System to remove the online researcher from its "Realtime Blackhole List." [InternetNews] (August 9, 2000)
Pollster loses restraining-order request in spamming case
A U.S. District Court judge turned down a request by Harris Interactive for a temporary restraining order that would have required the company to be removed from a list of e-mail spammers while a suit it filed is heard. [Computerworld] (August 9, 2000)
Setting Limits for 'Whois' Data
A dispute between a domain name registrar and a Web hosting company could set legal limits on accessing and using personal information on Internet whois databases. [Wired] (August 4, 2000)
Registrar Sues for Whois Spam
A domain name registrar has filed suit against a firm it claims illegally used its customer contact information in an aggressive marketing campaign of unsolicited email and phone calls. [Wired] (August 3, 2000)
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