Sorry about that last message. I didn't realize that the it's from the
email list and I just fired off a message to the spammer.
Is there any way to make it so that subscribers to this list are at least
on a REAL email address (ie, send a message to the email address
subscribing requiring a confirmation to be sent from that address, etc,
etc)?
-=- Terence
On Fri, 17 Mar 2000, T. Tam wrote:
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> > Dear Friend,
> > You can earn $50,000 or more in next the 90 days sending e-mail. Seem
> > impossible? Read on for details.
> >
> > "AS SEEN ON NATIONAL TV"
> >
> > Thank you for your time and interest. This is the letter you�ve been
> > reading about in the news lately. Due to the popularity of this
> > letter on the Internet, a major nightly news program recently devoted
> > an entire show to the investigation of the program described below to
> > see if it really can make people money.
> >
> > The show also investigated whether or not the program was legal. Their
> > findings proved once and for all that there are absolutely no laws
> > prohibiting the participation in the program. This has helped to show
> > people that this is a simple, harmless and fun way to make some extra
> > money at home.
> >
> > The results of this show have been truly remarkable. So many people
> > are participating that those involved are doing much better than ever
> > before. Since everyone makes more as more people try it out, its been
> > very exciting to be a part of lately. You will understand once you
> > experience it.
> >
> > I did and so far it's going great!HERE IT IS BELOW:
> >
> > *** Print This Now For Future Reference ***
> >
> > The following income opportunity is one you may be interested in taking a
> > look at. It can be started with VERY LITTLE investment and the income
> > return
> > is TREMENDOUS!!!
> >
> > $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
> >
> > If you would like to make at least $50,000 in less than 90 days! Please
> > read
> > the enclosed program...THEN READ IT AGAIN!!!
> >
> > $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
> >
> > THIS IS A LEGITIMATE, LEGAL, MONEY MAKING OPPORTUNITY. It does not require
> > you to come into contact with people, do any hard work, and best of all,you
> > never have to leave the house except to get the mail. If you believe that
> > someday you'll get that big break that you've been waiting for, THIS IS IT!
> > Simply follow the instructions, and your dreams will come true. This
> > multi-level e-mail order marketing program works perfectly...100%
> > EVERYTIME.
> >
> > E-mail is the sales tool of the future. Take advantage of this
> > non-commercialized method of advertising NOW!!! The longer you wait, the
> > more people will be doing business using e-mail. Get your piece of this
> > action!!!
> >
> > MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING (MLM) has finally gained respectability. It is being
> > taught in the Harvard Business School, and both Stanford Research and the
> > Wall Street Journal have stated that between 50% and 65% of all goods and
> > services will be sold through multi-level methods by the mid to late
> > 1990's.
> > This is a Multi-Billion Dollar industry and of the 500,000 millionaires in
> > the U.S., 20% (100,000) made their fortune in the last several years in
> > MLM.
> > Moreover, statistics show 45 people become millionaires everyday through
> > Multi-Level Marketing.
> >
> > You may have heard this story before, but over the summer Donald Trump made
> > an appearance on the David Letterman show. Dave asked him what he would do
> > if he lost everything and had to start over from scratch. Without
> > hesitating, Trump said he would find a good network marketing company and
> > get to work. The audience started to hoot and boo him. He looked out at the
> > audience and dead-panned his response:
> >
> > "That's why I'm sitting up here and you are all sitting out there!"
> >
> > The enclosed information is something I almost let slip through my fingers.
> > Fortunately, sometime later I re-read everything and gave some thought and
> > study to it. My name is Johnathon Rourke. Two years ago, the corporation I
> > worked at for the past twelve years down-sized and my position was
> > eliminated. After unproductive job interviews, I decided to open my own
> > business. Over the past year, I incurred many unforeseen financial
> > problems.
> > I owed my family, friends and creditors over $35,000. The economy was
> > taking
> > a toll on my business and I just couldn't seem to make ends meet. I had to
> > refinance and borrow against my home to support my family and struggling
> > business.
> >
> > AT THAT MOMENT something significant happened in my life and I am writing
> > to
> > share the experience in hopes that this will change your life FOREVER
> > FINANCIALLY!!!
> >
> > In mid December, I received this program via e-mail. Six month's prior to
> > receiving this program I had been sending away for information on various
> > business opportunities. All of the programs I received, in my opinion, were
> > not cost effective. They were either too difficult for me to comprehend or
> > the initial investment was too much for me to risk to see if they would
> > work
> > or not. One claimed that I would make a million dollars in one year...it
> > didn't tell me I'd have to write a book to make it!
> >
> > But like I was saying, in December of 1997 I received this program. I
> > didn't
> > send for it, or ask for it, they just got my name off a mailing list. THANK
> > GOODNESS FOR THAT!!! After reading it several times, to make sure I was
> > reading it correctly, I couldn't believe my eyes. Here was a MONEY MAKING
> > PHENOMENON. I could invest as much as I wanted to start, without putting me
> > further into debt. After I got a pencil and paper and figured it out, I
> > would at least get my money back. But like most of you I was still a little
> > skeptical and a little worried about the legal aspects of it all. So I
> > checked it out with the U.S. Post Office (1-800-725-2161 24-hrs) and they
> > confirmed that it is indeed legal! After determining the program was LEGAL
> > and NOT A CHAIN LETTER, I decided WHY NOT."
> >
> > Initially I sent out 10,000 e-mails. It cost me about $15 for my time
> > on-line. The great thing about e-mail is that I don't need any money for
> > printing to send out the program, and because all of my orders are
> > fulfilled
> > via e-mail, my only expense is my time. I am telling you like it is I hope
> > it doesn't turn you off, but I promised myself that I would not "rip-off"
> > anyone, no matter how much money it made me.
> >
> > In less than one week, I was starting to receive orders for REPORT #1
> > By January 13, I had received 26 orders for REPORT #1. Your goal is to
> > "RECEIVE at least 20 ORDERS FOR REPORT #1 WITHIN 2 WEEKS. IF YOU DON'T,
> > SEND
> > OUT MORE PROGRAMS UNTIL YOU DO!" My first step in making $50,000 in 90 days
> > was done. By January 30, I had received 196 orders for REPORT #2. Your goal
> > is to "RECEIVE AT LEAST 100+ ORDERS FOR REPORT #2 WITHIN 2 WEEKS. IF NOT,
> > SEND OUT MORE PROGRAMS UNTIL YOU DO. ONCE YOU HAVE 100 ORDERS, THE REST IS
> > EASY, RELAX, YOU WILL MAKE YOUR $50,000 GOAL." Well, I had 196 orders for
> > REPORT #296 more than I needed. So I sat back and relaxed. By March 1, of
> > my
> > e-mailing of 10,000, I received $58,000 with more coming in every day.
> >
> > I paid off ALL my debts and bought a much needed new car. Please take your
> > time to read the attached program, IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER!!!>
> > Remember, it won't work if you don't try it. This program does work, but
> > you
> > must follow it EXACTLY! Especially the rules of not trying to place your
> > name in a different place. It won't work and you'll lose out on a lot of
> > money!
> >
> > In order for this program to work, you must meet your goal of 20+orders for
> > REPORT #1, and 100+ orders for REPORT #2 and you will make $50,000 or more
> > in 90 days. I AM LIVING PROOF THAT IT WORKS!!!
> >
> > If you choose not to participate in this program, I am sorry. It really is
> > a
> > great opportunity with little cost or risk to you. If you choose to
> > participate, follow the program and you will be on your way to financial
> > security. If you are a fellow business owner and are in financial trouble
> > like I was, or you want to start your own business, consider this a sign. I
> > DID!
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Johnathon Rourke
> >
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
> > A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE ORIGINATOR OF THIS PROGRAM:
> >
> > By the time you have read the enclosed program and reports, you should have
> > concluded that such a program, and one that is legal, could not have been
> > created by an amateur.
> >
> > Let me tell you a little about myself. I had a profitable business for 10
> > years. Then in 1979 my business began falling off. I was doing the same
> > things that were previously successful for me, but it wasn't working.
> > Finally, I figured it out. It wasn't me, it was the economy. Inflation and
> > recession had replaced the stable economy that had been with us since 1945.
> >
> > I don't have to tell you what happened to the unemployment rate... because
> > many of you know from first hand experience. There were more failures and
> > bankruptcies than ever before. The middle class was vanishing. Those who
> > knew what they were doing invested wisely and moved up. Those who did not,
> > including those who never had anything to save or invest, were moving down
> > into the ranks of the poor. As the saying goes, "THE RICH GET RICHER AND
> > THE
> > POOR GET POORER." The traditional methods of making money will never allow
> > you to "move up" or "get rich", inflation will see to that.
> >
> > You have just received information that can give you financial freedom for
> > the rest of your life, with "NO RISK" and "JUST A LITTLE BIT OF EFFORT."
> > You
> > can make more money in the next few months than you have ever imagined. I
> > should also point out that I will not see a penny of this money, nor anyone
> > else who has provided a testimonial for this program. I have already made
> > over 4 MILLION DOLLARS!I have retired from the program after sending
> > thousands and thousands of programs. Follow the program EXACTLY AS
> > INSTRUCTED. Do not change it in any way. It works exceedingly well as it is
> > now. Remember to e-mail a copy of this exciting report to everyone you can
> > think of. One of the people you send this to may send out 50,000...and your
> > name will be on everyone of them!
> >
> > Remember though, the more you send out the more potential customers you
> > will
> > reach.
> >
> > So my friend, I have given you the ideas, information, materials and
> > opportunity to become financially independent. IT IS UP TO YOU NOW!
> >
> > "THINK ABOUT IT"
> >
> > Before you delete this program from your mailbox, as I almost did, take a
> > little time to read it and REALLY THINK ABOUT IT. Get a pencil and figure
> > out what could happen when YOU participate. Figure out the worst possible
> > response and no matter how you calculate it, you will still make a lot of
> > money! You will definitely get back what you invested. Any doubts you have
> > will vanish when your first orders come in. IT WORKS!
> >
> > Jody Jacobs
> > Richmond, VA
> >
> > HERE'S HOW THIS AMAZING PROGRAM WILL MAKE YOU THOUSANDS OF DOLLAR$
> >
> > INSTRUCTIONS:
> >
> > This method of raising capital REALLY WORKS 100% EVERY TIME. I am sure that
> > you could use up to $50,000 or more in the next 90 days. Before you say
> > "BULL... ", please read this program carefully.
> >
> > This is not a chain letter, but a perfectly legal money making opportunity.
> > Basically,this is what you do: As with all multi-level businesses, we build
> > our business by recruiting new partners and selling our products. Every
> > state in the USA allows you to recruit new multi-level business partners,
> > and we offer a product for
> > EVERY dollar sent.
> >
> > YOUR ORDERS COME BY MAIL AND ARE FILLED BY E-MAIL, so you are not involved
> > in personal selling. You do it privately in your own home, store or office.
> > This is the GREATEST Multi-Level Mail Order Marketing anywhere.
> >
> > This is what you MUST do:
> >
> > 1. Order all 4 reports shown on the list below (you can't sell them if you
> > don't order them).
> >
> > -- For each report, send $5.00 CASH, the NAME & NUMBER OF THE REPORT YOU
> > ARE
> > ORDERING, YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS, and YOUR NAME & RETURN ADDRESS (in case of a
> > problem) to the person whose name appears on the list next to the report.
> > MAKE SURE YOUR RETURN ADDRESS IS ON YOUR ENVELOPE IN CASE OF ANY MAIL
> > PROBLEMS!
> >
> > -- When you place your order, make sure you order each of the four reports.
> > You will need all four reports so that you can save them on your computer
> > and resell them.
> >
> > -- Within a few days you will receive, via e-mail, each of the four
> > reports.
> > Save them on your computer so they will be accessible for you to send tothe
> > 1,000's of people who will order them from you.
> >
> > 2. IMPORTANT DO NOT alter the names of the people who are listed next to
> > each report, or their sequence on the list, in any way other than is
> > instructed below in steps "a" through "f" or you will lose out on the
> > majority of your profits. Once you understand the way this works, you'll
> > also see how it doesn't work if you change it. Remember, this method has
> > been tested, and if you alter it, it will not work.
> >
> > a. Look below for the listing of available reports.
> >
> > b. After you've ordered the four reports, take this advertisement and
> > remove
> > the name and address under REPORT #4. This person has made it through the
> > cycle and is no doubt counting their $50,000!
> >
> > c. Move the name and address under REPORT #3 down to REPORT #4.
> >
> > d. Move the name and address under REPORT #2 down to REPORT #3.
> >
> > e. Move the name and address under REPORT #1 down to REPORT #2.
> >
> > f. Insert your name/address in the REPORT #1 position.
> >
> > Please make sure you COPY ALL INFORMATION, every name and
> > address,ACCURATELY!
> >
> > 3. Take this entire letter, including the modified list of names, and save
> > it to your computer. Make NO changes to the instruction portion of this
> > letter.
> >
> > Your cost to participate in this is practically nothing (surely you can
> > afford $20). You obviously already have an Internet connection and e-mail
> > is
> > FREE!
> >
> > There are two primary methods of building your downline:
> >
> > METHOD #1: SENDING BULK E-MAIL
> >
> > Let's say that you decide to start small, just to see how it goes, and
> > we'll
> > assume you and all those involved send out only 2,000 programs each. Let's
> > also assume that the mailing receives a 0.5% response. Using a good list
> > the
> > response could be much better.
> >
> > Also, many people will send out hundreds of thousands of programs instead
> > of
> > 2,000. But continuing with this example, you send out only 2,000 programs.
> > With a 0.5% response, that is only 10 orders for REPORT #1.
> >
> > Those 10 people respond by sending out 2,000 programs each for a total of
> > 20,000. Out of those 0.5%, 100 people respond and order REPORT #2. Those
> > 100
> > mail out 2,000 programs each for a total of 200,000. The 0.5% response to
> > that is 1,000 orders for REPORT #3.
> > Those 1,000 send out 2,000 programs each for a 2,000,000 total. The 0.5%
> > response to that is 10,000 orders for REPORT #4. That's 10,000 $5 bills for
> > you. CASH!!! Your total income in this example is $50 + $500 +
> > $5,000+$50,000 for a total of $55,550!!! REMEMBER FRIEND, THIS IS ASSUMING
> > 1,990 OUT OF THE 2,000 PEOPLE YOU MAIL TO WILL DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AND
> > TRASH THIS PROGRAM! DARE TO THINK FOR A MOMENT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF
> > EVERYONE, OR HALF SENT OUT 100,000 PROGRAMS INSTEAD OF 2,000. Believe me,
> > many people will do just that, and more! By the way, your cost to
> > participate in this is practically nothing. You obviously already have an
> > Internet connection and e-mail is FREE!!!
> >
> > REPORT #2 will show you the best methods for bulk e-mailing, tell you
> > where
> > to obtain free bulk e-mail software and where to obtain e-mail lists.
> >
> > METHOD #2 - PLACING FREE ADS ON THE INTERNET
> >
> > Advertising on the internet is very, very inexpensive, and there are
> > HUNDREDS of FREE places to advertise. Let's say you decide to start small
> > just to see how well it works. Assume your goal is to get ONLY 10 people to
> > participate on your first level. (Placing a lot of FREE ads on the Internet
> > will EASILY get a larger response.) Also assume that everyone else in YOUR
> > ORGANIZATION gets ONLY 10 downline members. Follow this example to achieve
> > the STAGGERING results below:
> >
> > 1st level--your 10 members with
> > $5.......................................$50
> >
> > 2nd level--10 members from those 10
> > ($5 x 100)..................$500
> >
> > 3rd level--10 members from those 100
> > ($5 x 1,000)...........$5,000
> >
> > 4th level--10 members from those 1,000
> > ($5 x 10,000).....$50,000
> >
> > THIS TOTALS ----------$55,550
> >
> > Remember friends, this assumes that the people who participate only recruit
> > 10 people each. Think for a moment what would happen if they got 20 people
> > to participate! Most people get 100's of participants!
> >
> > THINK ABOUT IT! For every $5.00 you receive, all you must do is e-mail them
> > the report they ordered. THAT'S IT! ALWAYS PROVIDE SAME-DAY SERVICE ON ALL
> > ORDERS! This will guarantee that the e-mail THEY send out with YOUR name
> > and
> > address on it will be prompt because they can't advertise until they
> > receive
> > the report!
> >
> > AVAILABLE REPORTS
> >
> > *** Order Each REPORT by NUMBER and NAME ***
> > Notes:
> >
> > -- ALWAYS SEND $5 CASH (U.S. CURRENCY) FOR EACH REPORT. CHECKS NOT
> > ACCEPTED.
> >
> > -- ALWAYS SEND YOUR ORDER VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL.
> >
> > Make sure the cash is concealed by wrapping it in at least two sheets of
> > paper. On one of those sheets of paper, include:
> >
> > (a) the number & name of the report you are ordering,
> >
> > (b) your e-mail address, and
> >
> > (c) your name & postal address.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ## PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR THESE REPORTS NOW:
> >
> > REPORT #1 "The Insider's Guide to Advertising for Free on the Internet."
> >
> > ORDER REPORT #1 FROM:
> >
> > MLD
> > 18627 Brookhurst St-452
> > Fountain Valley, CA 92708
> >
> >
> > REPORT #2 "The Insider's Guide to Sending Bulk E-mail on the Internet"
> >
> > ORDER REPORT #2 FROM:
> >
> > E. Burnett
> > P.O. Box 83
> > Maple Plain, MN 55359-0083
> >
> >
> > REPORT #3 "The Secrets to Multilevel Marketing on the Internet"
> >
> > ORDER REPORT #3 FROM:
> >
> > Mike Barnes
> > P.O. Box 580
> > Chanhassan, MN 55317
> >
> >
> > REPORT #4 "How to become a Millionaire utilizing the Power of
> > Multilevel Marketing and the Internet"
> >
> > ORDER REPORT #4 FROM:
> >
> > CJDD School
> > 7410 Remcon Circle
> > El Paso, TX 79912
> >
> > About 50,000 new people get online every month!
> >
> > ******* TIPS FOR SUCCESS *******
> >
> >
> >
> > -- TREAT THIS AS YOUR BUSINESS! Be prompt, professional, and follow the
> > directions accurately.
> >
> > -- Send for the four reports IMMEDIATELY so you will have them when the
> > orders start coming in because: When you receive a $5 order, you MUST send
> > out the requested product/report.
> >
> > -- ALWAYS PROVIDE SAME-DAY SERVICE ON THE ORDERS YOU RECEIVE.
> >
> > -- Be patient and persistent with this program. If you follow the
> > instructions exactly, your results WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!
> >
> > -- ABOVE ALL, HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF AND KNOW YOU WILL SUCCEED!
> >
> > ******* YOUR SUCCESS GUIDELINES *******
> >
> > Follow these guidelines to guarantee your success:
> >
> > If you don't receive 20 orders for REPORT #1 within two weeks, continue
> > advertising or sending e-mails until you do. Then, a couple of weeks later
> > you should receive at least 100 orders for REPORT#2. If you don't, continue
> > advertising or sending e-mails until you do. Once you have received 100 or
> > more orders for REPORT #2, YOU CAN RELAX, because the system is already
> > working for you, and the cash will continue to roll in!
> >
> > THIS IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER:
> >
> > Every time your name is moved down on the list, you are placed in front of a
> > DIFFERENT report. You can KEEP TRACK of your PROGRESS by watching which
> > report people are ordering from you. If you want to generate more income,
> > send another batch of e-mails or continue placing ads and start the whole
> > process again! There is no limit to the income you will generate from this
> > business! Before you make your decision as to whether or not you
> > participate
> > in this program. Please answer one question. DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR
> > LIFE? If the answer is yes, please look at the following facts about
> > thisprogram:
> >
> > 1. You are selling a product which does not Cost anything to
> > PRODUCE, SHIP OR ADVERTISE.
> >
> > 2. All of your customers pay you in CASH!
> >
> > 3. E-mail is without question the most powerful method of distributing
> > information on earth. This program combines the distribution power of
> > e-mail together with the revenue generating power of multi-level marketing.
> >
> > 4. Your only expense--other than your initial $20 investment--is your time!
> >
> > 5. Virtually all of the income you generate from this program is
> > PUREPROFIT!
> >
> > 6. This program will change your LIFE FOREVER.
> > ACT NOW! Take your first step toward achieving financial independence.Order
> > the reports and follow the program outlined above--SUCCESS will be your
> > reward.
> >
> > Thank you for your time and consideration.
> >
> > PLEASE NOTE: If you need help with starting a business, registering a
> > business name, learning how income tax is handled, etc., contact your local
> > office of the Small Business Administration (a Federal
> > Agency)1-800-827-5722
> > for free help and answers to questions. Also, the Internal Revenue Service
> > offers free help via telephone and
> > free seminars about business tax requirements. Your earnings are highly
> > dependant on your activities and advertising. The information contained on
> > this site and in the reportconstitutes no guarantees stated nor implied. In
> > the event that it is determined that this site or report constitutes a
> > guarantee of any kind, that guarantee is now void. The earnings amounts
> > listed on this site and in the report are estimates only. If you have any
> > questions of the legality of this program, contact the Office of Associate
> > Director for Marketing Practices, Federal Trade Commission,Bureau of
> > Consumer Protection in Washington, DC.
> >
> > >/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
> > >ONE TIME MAILING, NO NEED TO REMOVE
> > >/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3>
> >
> >
>
>
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Terence Tak-Shing Tam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
http://students.washington.edu/ttstam/
"Our yellow sun yields to the dark, as I begin my web-based lark,
Flowing turning, thru the pipes, I grep for text and dump the hype,
But as I ride the fibre trail, I test my faith as as I read my mail,
Even as my bandwidth fattens, I question life and 1-click patents,
Although I ask and though I query, I know the truth, I grok the theory,
Life is a multimedia of sins, so he who collects the most m-peg wins
-=- Illiad, UserFriendly.org
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