In addition to wasting people's time with unwanted e-mail, spam also uses a significant amount of network bandwidth. To protect your access privileges, and as a matter of basic courtesy, don't send unsolicited mail to others. Also, you can use software features, such as Eudora Pro's filters, to automatically trash mail from repeat offenders. Some people think of chain letters as a harmless diversion. However, the CAC views the distribution of chain letters as a serious misuse of University resources.
Chain letters require the use of system or server space in order to be stored for the recipient.
Space on university computer systems is reserved for university related work. Transmitting or making accessible offensive, obscene or harassing materials or messages are not University-related activities and are prohibited. Persons who are found to be sending chain letters may have their accounts locked until they contact their instructor, the CAC Computer Accounts Office or, for those who are not at University Park, their campus representative. Violation of policy or law may result in suspension of network access or other information service privileges, disciplinary action, and legal proceedings. The popularity of auction sites like eBay has made it possible to buy everything from antiques to computer equipment at a great deal.