You have probably seen an increase in the amount of "junk mail" which shows up in your email box, or on your favorite newsgroup. The activities of a small number of people are becoming a bigger problem for the Internet. We have been actively engaged in fighting spam for years. Recent events, including pending court battles, prompt us to present this page to the public. Fight spam to keep the Internet useful for everyone.
What is spam? |
Why is it bad?
Spammers do more than spam |
What not to do about spam
Frequently Asked Questions |
Other Voices
We are not opposed to Commerce
This site isn't just talk. We are doing something about spam. Avail yourself of our resources. Take the opportunity to sign our petition and join the campaign!
For your reference:
List of participants (536 KB)
Sites with good spam policies |
Rogue sites |
Blacklist of
Internet Advertisers
Seen a rogue site? Now you can report it to us.
Boycott spam. Take advantage of our technical expertise by using the following tools & techniques. Look for more methods to appear here.
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