| It is good to see the message from Marketer. I thought I was the only one who thought in a similar manner. While I don't necessarily agree with how Marketer made his comments - the underlying theme I think is OK. NET SEND messenging is less intrusive than spam email advertising. The critical difference, as has been pointed out in the prior messages, is the ability to turn NET SEND off. This functionality should handle any of the anti-NET SEND objections. However, what I think should be discussed is the concept of WHY? - - Why did spamming become popular in the first place - why is NET SEND being used as a means of advertising? The answer is: IT WORKS!!! Quite frankly, I believe that many people who are upset with both spamming and NET SENDing are only upset because someone (other than themselves) came up with an idea and is making a profit at selling it...and they are not. If legitimate email advertising (not spamming) didn't work, then spamming would have never worked... NET SEND is simply an extension of legitimate email advertising. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH EMAIL ADVERTISING! I would love to hear responses from people who believe that email advertising is inappropriate...Most email advertising occurs on an opt-in basis only! There is no spamming. Yes, of course, some people take it too far and belong in the spamming category - however, I believe that the word "spam" is being applied too broadly. Opt-in email advertising is not only ethical but also appropriate for small business owners in today's internet society. I could go on for a while - but I think that my point has been made - IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RECEIVE THE MESSAGES - THEN TURN THE OPTION OFF. IT REALLY IS THAT SIMPLE! |
Net Send - Yet Another Type of Spam