They are dumb, they are fictitious and they spread faulty rumors about people that are not true. On the other hand, some students have a more succinct approach to chain letters. As with every communications medium, problems arise, and chain letters seem to be the main problem with e-mail. With every problem in the world, there are many possible solutions. The best possible solution in this case is to filter your e-mail messages.
Chain letters are another thing to do on the Internet.
For those who are superstitious, they usually send these chain letters out to everyone they know. However, it is proper online etiquette to check with your friends first before you send them chain letters.