>I've received TWO of these this morning. I presume it's a hoax but I
>want some way to prove it to the people who--with the best of
>intentions--insist on forward these "Good Times" type messages to
>others, and in fact pass on another kind of infection, these darn
>messages that replicate exponentially and globally.  Any suggestions?
>This one was sent to some 60 people (many of whom are not especially computer
>literate) in at least 5 countries! On the other hand, I don't want to stop
>a GENUINE alert!
 
We have told our subscribers NEVER to forward anything to a list simply
because someone tells them to, no matter what the reason.  We also tell
them that if it is important enough to share the info, it is important
enough to take the time to check it out.  One place to look is the
Computer Virus Myths home page:
 
http://www.kumite.com/myths/
 
Bob
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