spam - SpamCop Dictionary

Adapted from the Forum SpamCop Glossary

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spam		Spam, electronic "junk mail" is defined in varrious ways. In our web based usage, spam should never be spelled "SPAM", which is a registered trademark of Hormel Foods (see SPAM Internet Site Terms) Additionally, unless grammar requires it spam should never be spelled "Spam", as it is not a proper noun. For additional information, refer to the following links: What spam is NOT per SpamCop On what type of email should I (not) use SpamCop? Spam Defined link to Spam Rejection Service by Integrated Data Processing, Inc. MAPS' Definition of "spam" The Responsible Net Commerce Site's What is spam? CAUCE's About Junk Email / UCE / Spam Spamhaus's Definition of Spam The SpamCon Foundation's About SpamCon Foundation -- Summary
Additional comments : The following link was not working as of Sun, 8 Jan 2006 16:08:43 -0500 (EST) Spam Defined link to Spam Rejection Service by Integrated Data Processing, Inc.

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