As time goes on and more people surf the Net, the amount of unsolicited e-mail grows.
Some folks reasonably assume that cyberspace mirrors many aspects of other forms of communications.
This topic is hotly debated between experienced Internet users and newcomers. Unlike receiving promotional materials through the mail or over the phone, e-mail does carry a cost to the recipient. Spamming wastes bandwidth. Imagine if it became common practice for businesses to market this way. Not only would it be annoying for many, the load on the system would translate to higher access fees.