Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 4th May 2008 11:36 UTC
There are many things concerning the internet that are decidedly not amusing. The internet can be a source of viruses and other forms of malware, which affect computers worldwide. It can provide refuge for the sick and perverted, who use the depths and anonymity of the internet to distribute material that goes beyond any imagination. It can also be a hotbed for other dangerous activities like crime and terrorism. However, I think I speak for many when I say that spam is the one thing that bothers us all on a continuous basis.
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RE[6]: 30 years already?
by sbergman27 on Sun 4th May 2008 23:16
in reply to "RE[5]: 30 years already?"
Member since:2005-07-24
Spammer torture = ratings = happy people
Could this be made into some form of televised entertainment? Revenue from legitimate advertisers would then defray the cost of catching and transporting the spammers. From there, I'm not sure. I could see something like "Let's Make a Deal" where the spammer selects his own method of execution by choosing between what is behind curtain number 3 (where Carol is standing) or what is behind door number 4. Sometimes it might be a scaffold, other times an electric chair. And perhaps, occasionally, a year's supply of Rice-a-Roni... one of the 1095 boxes containing rat poison, but they don't know which one.
Assuming this show got the go ahead, who would be good to host it?
Edited 2008-05-04 23:18 UTC
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2005-09-21
Spammer torture = ratings = happy people, and who better to carry out this act than someone with ALOT of experience,, the govt?
It is a good point though, we do have the technology to limit spams effectiveness, but getting anyone to make the jump is a huge hurdle, that many countries will not see for decades to come.