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Bolcking sender

Jun 17, 2005 4:05AM PDT

Is it wise to ''block sender'' from unwanted e-mail, specifically drug and mortgage solicitations, or is there a better way to tackle this trash. I have heard that blocking only triggers more attention, and thus more junk, or is it spam? I can't believe there isn't some way to save me from this. I do not open any of these e-mails, but the volume seems to be steady.
Any help would be appreciated.
JS

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And your email program is???
Jun 17, 2005 6:29AM PDT

Since you didn't say, I'll talk about OE.

Blocking doesn't cause any more attention. Replying, such as in the ''Remove me from your list'' statement, does. I have my OE set to delete messages from these type of senders. They come in and are immediately deleted. Click Messages, Block sender, and tell it where the message is to go. Done.

Don't let them know you're home.

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''Remove me from your list''
Jun 19, 2005 5:23PM PDT

Sometimes just lets the spammer know he/she has reached a live email address. Block sender sometimes deosn't help as Sender's email address is often forged and changes. Easier and faster to just delete.

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blocked messages
Jun 17, 2005 10:34AM PDT

I use Outlook Express

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Ok. . .
Jun 17, 2005 11:32AM PDT

My advice above is applicable.