From: cro@socrates.ed.asu.edu (C. R. Oldham)
Subject: Question about unsolicited Internet Email.
Keywords: question legal use email
Organization: North Central Association, Commission on Schools
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 21:11:34 GMT

Greetings,

I received an unsolicited email message from abacus@global.gwinnet.com
today.  It was blatantly advertising the services of Abacus Global
Support, Inc.  I thought this kind of thing was illegal--or at least
not within the spirit of the Internet!

I had planned to reply to the message, warning the sender of possible
repercussions if they were to annoy the wrong person, etc, but I
didn't have any textual evidence to back it up.  Where could I find
that kind of information?

I certainly don't want my emailbox to start filling up with ads--I have
enough problem with junk snail-mail.  Grr.

Text of the message in question is included after my .sig so those who
do not care to read it don't have to.

Thanks!

Charles R. (C. R.) Oldham | North Central Association, Commission on Schools
cro@socrates.ed.asu.edu or| Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3011
aocro@acvax.inre.asu.edu  | 602/965-8700:800/525-9517 | #include <disclaimer.h>
"For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods..." Psalm 95:3

> 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.  
> 
> 
> ---
> 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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