From: anderson@macc.wisc.edu (Jess Anderson)
Subject: Abacus Global Support
Organization: Madison Academic Computing Center, UW-Madison
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 92 19:25:14 GMT


I've received the email below quite recently, addressed via
global.list@gwinnett.com.  I've done nothing to cause my name
to be on that list, and, as the mail is simply a commercial,
I object to receiving it.  In addition, even if I were
interested in the service (I am not), I would be concerned
about the email equivalent of mail fraud here.

I reponded to the message as follows:

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From anderson Fri Oct  2 14:00:49 1992
Subject: Re: your mail
To: abacus@gwinnett.COM
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 92 14:00:49 CDT
Organization: Madison Academic Computing Center, University of Wisconsin
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>Date: Fri, 2 Oct 92 13:13 EDT
>From: (Abacus Global Support) <abacus@gwinnett.COM>
>To: global.list@Gwinnett.COM

>What is Global ?

More important, why am *I* on something called
global.list@gwinnett.com, and how did I get there?  And how
do you get off on publishing straight-out commercial
advertisements on the Internet?

The next use of my name on a mailing list will cost you
$100, and each use after that will cost you $500.

>>

Grandstanding probably won't work, of course.  But I thought
perhaps the news admin community may know more about these
miscreants.

FYI, here's the mail from global, as received at my site:

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From: (Abacus Global Support) <abacus@gwinnett.COM>
To: global.list@Gwinnett.COM
Status: OR

What is Global ?
Global is an independent service providing PC users with SUPPORT for the top 
"100" software products in the industry.  The support program includes: 
Spreadsheets, Graphic Applicaitions, Word Processors, Utilities, Operating 
Systems, Windows and Accounting Packages. Global is not limited to one type 
or brand of equipment or software.  Our highly trained support representatives 
speak your language.  Our purpose is to assist you with any question 
concerning your software or hardware.

Why should you register with Global?
Every computer user has at some point been stuck in a software applications,
installations or using their computer.  Resorting to a technical manual or 
a computer expert probably resulted in a less than satisfactory response or 
more confusion.  This is why Global was formed.  Global will get you "unstuck" 
and on your way. 

Who can use Global?
Anyone who is registered under Global can use the service anytime.  To 
register, you can contact Global through the Internet Network, Global's 
BBS or call Global direct and ask for a new account representative.

When can you contact Global?
Global is staffed Monday through Friday, from 10:00am to 7:00pm EST.  Soon 
to be from 10:00am to 12:00 midnight.  Global can be reach at 1-800-848-9192, 
Internet address (abacus@Global.Gwinnet.com) or Global BBS 1-800-643-3606. 

What is the cost to Global?
Global is here to help computer users with their problems.  Abacus Global 
Support provides it's service at a very affordable yearly and monthly rate. 
The service is not only provided by Global but by people like you that 
avail to us technical information, therefore, we can provide you the end 
user better quality service.  The cost for a 1 year membership to Global is 
only $59.95 or $7.50 per month, that can be charged to a major credit card, 
for UNLIMITED SOFTWARE SUPPORT.  We look forward  to providing our support 
to you and to the thousands of our members across the nation.  


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Abacus Global Support, Inc.         Internet: abacus@global.gwinnett.com
Miami, FL  33178                    Compuserv: 71201,1201
(800) 848 - 9192                    BBS: (800) 643 - 3606
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