Re: spam and life

[Will Backman <whb@ceimaine.org>]

It is an open list.  This is part of the open source development model.  
Nobody is the gatekeeper, as we can see from so much misc@ specific 
stuff on the tech list.
Perhaps something can be done to reduce spam.  You can buy or use spam 
blocking software for your MUA.

Cris Harrison wrote:

> on our tech lists why are we spamed??? with great opp. New product. 
> ect....
>
> here is the latest....
> thanks again
> C Harrison
> "Sex, Drugs and UNIX"
>
> Received: from openbsd.cs.colorado.edu (openbsd.cs.colorado.edu 
> [128.138.192.83])
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>     for <Webmaster@phoenixcomm.net>; Sun, 4 May 2003 14:42:44 -0500 (CDT)
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> Received: from imail.dynamicsoftware.com ([192.188.192.11])
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> Received: from upstairs [192.188.192.3]
>     by imail.dynamicsoftware.com (SMTPD32-7.15) id AE1F3560124; Sun, 
> 04 May 2003 15:46:39 -0400
> Date: Sun, 4 May 2003 15:41:27 -0400
> From: "Partner Sales Support" <partners@dynamicsoftware.com>
> Reply-To: partners@dynamicsoftware.com
> To: tech@openbsd.org
> Subject: Networking Consultant Partnership Opportunity
> Message-ID: <200305041541.RCD5549@imail.dynamicsoftware.com>
> X-Mailer: Dynamic Mail Communicator 1.0.23
> X-Spam-Level:
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> X-Loop: tech@openbsd.org
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> Sender: owner-tech@openbsd.org
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>
> Hello,
>
> As a computer or networking consultant, we are sending you this e-mail
> to introduce  our company, AKC / Dynamic Software , and to find out more
> about your business.  As a regional Internet Service Provider, we believe
> in working closely with the consultants that provide support to the
> business customers in our service area as well those worldwide.  We are
> constantly looking for consultants who can utilize our products for their
> customers AND consultants we can
> recommend to our customers for their computer and networking needs.
>
> We would very much like to speak with you to find out more about your
> business and see if there is a synergy between our companies.  To speak
> with our partnership manager about mutual business opportunities, please
> call toll-free 1-800-298-9000, or send an email to
> partners@dynamicsoftware.com.  If you have information on your company
> or services you would like to share with us please feel free to send 
> it as
> well.
>
> We partner with other companies in a number of ways, including offering
> finders fees and commissions for those who promote and re-sell our T1,
> DSL, Webhosting or Website Promotion services.  We also forward leads to
> consultants when our clients are in need of consultants.
>
> We offer a 40% commission to those that resell our award winning Dynamic
> Software product line as well. You may read more about Dynamic Software
> at: http://www.dynamicsoftware.com
>
> If you are interested in becomming our partner, you may want to look at
> our Internet Network Service Offerings at: http://www.akc.com our
> webhosting services at: http://www.akc.com/webhost  and our award winning
> Website Promotion software at: http://www.dynamicsoftware.com
>
> We pay commissions ranging from 10 - 40% and can private label our
> services and software so that your clients remain YOUR clients.
>
>
> We look forward to exploring a mutually beneficial relationship with your
> company and hope to hear from you soon.  Thank you!
>
> AKC Dynamic Software
>
> Notice: This email was sent to you Tech@openbsd.org from:
> partners@dynamicsoftware.com by Al Costanzo.  We found your email address
> by searching
> though search engines under the keyword: "networking NJ"  and then going
> to that website and finding your
> email address.  If I sent you this email in error or you are not
> interested in becoming our partner
> please reply to this email with the single word: REMOVE in the subject.