The Spam Count

I am fortunate for the abundances I have in my life. One of these is the means to get far more e-mail than I could ever read, and fortunately this abundance is made less of a problem by my disinterest in most of what is sent to me.

I'm on several mailing lists by choice, though I fail to read most of what is sent to me because of time constraints, lack of deep interest, and the fact I can get by with a superficial understanding of what the messages contain. When I have some time to spare I can always find something interesting to read about.

As for most people, the bottom of the information barrel most of the time is spam, the "meat by-product" of electronic communication. Spam is annoying because it is by its nature unsolicited, push advertising whose value is perceived because of its high reach and low cost: you can pay people to burden the internet and annoy numerous other people by sending out unwanted messages as long as they succeed in annoying a sufficiently large number of people.

I've kept an older e-mail account for no particular reason than I like having a fall-back account should a problem arise with my primary e-mail. Over the years it's become a honey pot for spam, and today I'll be cleaning it out.

Here is a fast look at the topics of the 900-some unsolicited and unwanted messages I'll be deleting in a moment. Ready?

Careers
Work at home
School alternatives
Maid services: are you too busy to clean? yeah, right.
Easy nursing degree
online lending
shopping--save big $$
oddly female-named characters with cryptic or non-cryptic messages "what?" says one, "check out my online pics" says another.
DisneyMovieClub
Seeking a Criminal Justice Career?
Online Dating Services
eHarmony
One Plan that Saves You Money
Credit cards
Electronic Cigarette
Sexy Housewife
Lasix
DirectTV
AT&T
Toyota
Career Possibilities
Fly JetBlue
Textiles work at home
University of Phoenix
"Make less than $45,000? Qualify now for..."
Veterans and Service Members special offer
Instant Payday available for (my name here)
Massage Therapy school
National Auto Experts claims Lenders are standing by..
(Someone's name) order for (some address I've never heard of) -- other messages include my e-mail address with the same address. Interesting.
Don't let the summer pass you by (from Last June, now February)
Check out my photos on Facebook
Need cash?
Over 700 Brands of Name-Brand Furniture
Your military service could earn you...
RICH your credit score is
Verizon Wireless
National Survey, which kind of candy do you like better
AT&T
National Lotto
AccountNow Prepaid
Need Cash?
Meet singles in your area
Jenny@fastcash loans asks "Are you drowning in debt??"
100% natural male enhancement
Chocolate lovers
Car prices
AS SEEN ON TV!!
Criminal Justice school
Take this opportunity to apply for a new card..
Prize alert
Restore My Credit
Photo Copier Deals
eHarmony Matches
Summer Cruise Agent says "You have been chosen..."
Horoscope
Bras--Bras you'll love.
Medical Billing and Coding school
Lumineers offer
New Cars
AHUS987304@AOL.com or someone like that recruiting for I'm sure very worthwhile job opportunities
Spy Cameras
Want free coupons?
Workout secrets
**GI BILL** ** GI BILL **
Phone Systems
Certified Nursing Assistant
Boot Camp offers "Have a problem child no more"
Film School
Unsecured Loans
Cable TV
Cable TV
Computer TV--watch uncensored TV on your computer
Government Grants
Auto-Price-Finder
Have an important idea or invention?
1211221hilbilly@aol.com "Open Position"
Money is available
Private Jet
Used Car
Kitchen Cabinets
Graphic Design
Police Training
Cholesterol
Cruise Deals
Park Royal Cancun
Cowboy Boots
Green dot Gold
Legitimate work at home
Womens Boots
Police Training
CreditReport.com
CreditReport.com
Medical Billing and Coding
several randomly-named senders asking "sup Rich"
Classes USA
USA HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
^^^CHEF SCHOOL^^^
!!!PRiZE PenDING!!!
Orchard Bank
Eye Glasses
XRay Technician
Police Training
Work At Home
Jobs Available
Italy
UGG
ATT
Detox
Available Foreclosure
Phone Company
MyLife.com (1) New Message
Resume Bucket
Bad Credit Loan
Breast Implants
ZooskFacebook: Someone on Facebook is looking for you...
High School Diploma: Get your GED
Security CAmera
A Power Chair at Little or No Cost
Tired of being single?
No more Cable TV headaches
You have been chosen to receive....
Free Southwest Airlines Tickets
Inkjet Cartridges
Foreclosure Properties
Cable TV
Still without Cable TV service?
Never pay for auto repairs again
Replace your Kitchen Cabinets
$1500 for Rich@...
Browse gov't grant programs
check out the latest in hybrid cars
2010 Pell Grants Available
Examine your Bankruptcy Filing Options
GED
Six Sigma
Nifty Nanny Cams
YOu've rEceived a $1,000 WAL*MART certificate
Apartment Search
Speed Date
Personal Checks
Become a CNA
Great Apartments Await
Job SEarch
Your Restaurant Coupons
Confirm that you are eligible
Real estate training
IRS help
Bathroom Remodeling
Incorporate in Nevada--get a free...
Bamboo
Computer Training
Las Vegas
Cell Phones
Overnight Cash Loans
Legitimate Work at Home
Timeshare exchange
Cowboy Boots
ATT
Vimax Natural Male Enhancer
Publish Your Book
AT&T
Approval Lending
Public Records--Find out anything about anyone
Sleep apnea
Ultrasound Technician: Find babies for a living
Hawaii
More people with random names
sexyhousewife
perfumes
Photography School
Franchise--be a franchise owner
Psychic Reading
Member Alert
Laptop
Match.com
Cruise Alert
"Looking to cast a love spell?"
Kaplan University: "aim higher.."
Orchard Bankcard
Acutane lawsuit
Be a Pharmacy Assistant.
Prescription is not needed.
\ GI BILL//
Cholesterol
See if you qualify for Social Security disability
Train for Ultrasound Technician
curious about your future?
Win a Dell Laptop
Boot Camp for Kids
Your possible unclaimed money
CreditReport.com
Loan Modification
Adult Education
Healthcare degrees
Publish your Book
Engagement Ring
Smokeless Cigarette
Penny Auctions: TODAY: iPads for just $23.74
Extend you vehicle warranty
Fishingclub.com
Spy Cameras see more
Residential Security
Fast Check
Facebook Survey Invite
Airline Tickets
Asian Singles
Special Deals
Jones University
Earn Cash,start today
RICH, don't wait for payday..
Personal Unsecured Loan
Enter the exciting world of a Crime Scene Investigator
Free Cell Phone
Hip Replacement Surgery Claim Center
no need for prescription
GED information
Search our list of Foreclosed Homes
Medical Administration
Don't be fooled by imitators. Try Extenze free
Wellbutrin info
Pharmacy Assistant Program
FDA Issues Black Box warning for Avanadia
Engagement Ring Price Cuts
Car prices
You can earn up to $400 daily..
Meet Singles with Christian Values
AT&T: Black Friday Deals are Here (from last November)
FreeOnline by Bible Topic
Profit from Zero Point Healing energy
Start Building a valuable nest egg for your childrens'..
(my e-mail address), get Current Credit Scores
Incorporate in Nevada, Get a free book
ChristiaNet Newsletter: Free Bible Trivia
ChristiaNet Newsletter: Instant Loans for Bad Credit
ChristiaNet Newsletter: Meet Singles with Christial Values
ChristiaNet Newsletter: Biblical Debt Relief
Free Stuff Direct
Online Income from Home
An e' card is waiting for you
Treat thinning hair fast
Biblical Debt Relief
Cover All Home Repairs $40 monthly
Complete your bachelor?s at Kaplan University
Green-dot-Card
Green-dot-Gold
Free Bible Trivia
Pet Picture Contest
Home Warranty
Credit-Scores
Lasik
SmartPhones
AutoInsurance
SurveyInvite
Blowout Auctions Save Users 95%
Cheap Car Insurance
and finally, thanks again to religious-themed spam/scam network ChristiaNet:
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