[R] UNSOLITED E_MAILS: Integrate R data-analysis projects wi

[(Ted Harding)]

On 19-Mar-08 10:34:12, Rory Winston wrote:
> Me too. Getting directly spammed like this is really annoying.
> I dont mind a general post to the list, but individually
> spamming each member of the list is unacceptable. Especially
> as I have no interest in the stupid product in question.

It's not worth giving in to negative emotions when you receive
this stuff. It's on the same footing as a bird-dropping on
you car windscreen -- just wipe it off, and carry on as usual.

However, I do agree that individually spamming each member of
the list is unacceptable.

I just received my personalised copy too.

I note from the headers that it was distributed by cpbounce.com
See:

  http://www.aboutus.org/Icpbounce.com

I also see a header:

X-List-Unsubscribe:
<http://app.icontact.com/icp/
listunsubscribe.php?r=8703476&l=4762&s=VH7B&m=121192&c=224770>

[all one line]

Does that mean that either I, or us, or the R-help list,
am/are/is now subscribed to some icpbounce spam-dissemination
list?

It is clear that the particular sender, Ben Hinchliffe,
has been acting reprehensibly. This would possibly be a
breach of the Data Protection Act and or Misuse of Computers
Act in the UK.

But it also seems possible that we may now collectively be
in the clutches of this icpbounce bunch.

I hate to suggest it (they have enough on their plates in
any case), but might the R-help owners consider following
this up with icpnounce and/or Hinchliffe, and getting this
undone?

Best wishes to all,
Ted.

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Date: 19-Mar-08                                       Time: 14:18:13
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