On Sun, 12 Nov 1995 08:56:00 EST "Peter M. Weiss +1 814 863 1843" said: > >Would you kindly confirm the usage/legitimacy of account > > John Smith <[log in to unmask]> > >This user has subscribed to multiple unrelated lists that >I operate. Based upon my experience (though NOT with this user), >this is a prelude to receiving multiple unsolicited e-mails. >Thus, as someone who must deal with that potential situation, I >would like to pre-empt if at all possible. Hence the reason for >my request. > >Please note that I have not received any other indication of >a problem with this account -- this is only an inquiry. > I was just in the process of sending my own question to the list. He has subscribed to all 6 of my lists, too. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Elliott Parker Bitnet: 3ZLUFUR@CMUVM List Owner, SEASIA-L and CARR-L Internet: [log in to unmask] Department of Journalism Less certain possibilities: Central Michigan University [log in to unmask] Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 USA CompuServe: 70701,520 Office tele: +1 517 774 3196 The WELL: [log in to unmask]