They are against the policy of the University of Tennessee and most Internet service providers.
Most chain letters are hoaxes.
As a result of chain letters, those resources are wasted and the work of others is impaired. This is an annoyance to all users and it will not be tolerated. This policy covers chain letters sent to friends as well as strangers. A trip to 200 SMC to talk with the Coordinator of Technical Support is required to have the account reactivated. At this point, the matter is turned over to Student Judicial Affairs.