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As an RX-320 owner, I followed the postings of the '320 group on Yahoo.com.
I consented to allow their cookie (normally don't allow them) so that I
could access the group.

A while back, the group was changed to 'members only'. I really didn't want
to go through the hassle of filling out all of that profile jazz, so I opted
not to participate. Finally though, I relented and filled out a profile
which included an email address (which I don't use).

Almost immediately, I began getting bounced email spam from ficticious
senders using my user i.d. My i.d. was made up of initials and an acronym,
with no vowels. I find it hard to believe that some 'random generator' came
up with my user i.d. As a matter of fact, I have not received a single spam
from my current provider for many years.

My question: Is this a common occurrence on yahoo? How is this happening?

Thanks,

HankG



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"HankG" wrote:

As an RX-320 owner, I followed the postings of the '320 group on Yahoo.com.
I consented to allow their cookie (normally don't allow them) so that I
could access the group.

A while back, the group was changed to 'members only'. I really didn't want
to go through the hassle of filling out all of that profile jazz, so I opted
not to participate. Finally though, I relented and filled out a profile
which included an email address (which I don't use).

Almost immediately, I began getting bounced email spam from ficticious
senders using my user i.d. My i.d. was made up of initials and an acronym,
with no vowels. I find it hard to believe that some 'random generator' came
up with my user i.d. As a matter of fact, I have not received a single spam
from my current provider for many years.

My question: Is this a common occurrence on yahoo? How is this happening?

Thanks,

HankG


Hank,

This is common -- the exact same thing happened to me. I still get
bombarded with spam but I've installed POPFile which is a great, free,
open source spam filter.

I've used my real name and real address for years, but nothing went
wrong until I signed up to a group with Yahoo.

Eric


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--
Eric F. Richards,
"Don't destroy the Earth! That's where I keep all of my stuff!"
- Squidd on www.fark.com

EFR,

FIRST: With YAHOO! eGroups it is best to 'create' an
"Alternative" eMail Address specifically for them.

The also create a Valid eMail Senders List with ONLY the eMail
Addresses for the specific YAHOO! eGroups that you belong to.

Configure this eMail Address to 'dump' all other messages into
the Trash and Delete them.

This will allow you to 'receive' eMails "Sent" from the eGroup
and those eMail sent directly to you via the eGroup.

SECOND: When you Sign-Up for a YAHOO! eGroups it is best to
set-them-up with the NO eMail Option and Read the Messages and
Post to the eGroup when you are Logged on to YAHOO! This will
keep your eMail Box Free and Clear of of all the eGroup Message
Clutter.

jm2cw ~ RHF
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"HankG" wrote:

As an RX-320 owner, I followed the postings of the '320 group on Yahoo.com.
I consented to allow their cookie (normally don't allow them) so that I
could access the group.

A while back, the group was changed to 'members only'. I really didn't want
to go through the hassle of filling out all of that profile jazz, so I opted
not to participate. Finally though, I relented and filled out a profile
which included an email address (which I don't use).

Almost immediately, I began getting bounced email spam from ficticious
senders using my user i.d. My i.d. was made up of initials and an acronym,
with no vowels. I find it hard to believe that some 'random generator' came
up with my user i.d. As a matter of fact, I have not received a single spam
from my current provider for many years.

My question: Is this a common occurrence on yahoo? How is this happening?

Thanks,

HankG


Hank,

This is common -- the exact same thing happened to me. I still get
bombarded with spam but I've installed POPFile which is a great, free,
open source spam filter.

I've used my real name and real address for years, but nothing went
wrong until I signed up to a group with Yahoo.

Eric


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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.687 / Virus Database: 448 - Release Date: 5/16/2004

In article ,
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Indeed. I can't believe that people still use their real name and
real ISP email address on places like usenet and Yahoo Groups.

Let alone post there home phone number and address.

On Tue, 18 May 2004 21:02:11 -0500, Dan wrote
(in article ):

On 18 May 2004 06:10:32 -0700, (RHF)
wrote:

EFR,

FIRST: With YAHOO! eGroups it is best to 'create' an
"Alternative" eMail Address specifically for them.

Indeed. I can't believe that people still use their real name and
real ISP email address on places like usenet and Yahoo Groups. I
haven't used my real name or address for years. I don't get *any*
spam. I don't get *any* email viruses.

The only public email address I have is a Hotmail address.

Dan


I guess that's understandable although I can't imagine posting
under anything but my name and address.

Of course when I got my first domain in 1993, there wasn't a lot
of spam but I still answer to that address in 2004.

For "fact-based" UseNet groups, I have no trouble with people
wearing falsies but - as soon as the topic goe to
"political/religious", I start killfooling anyone who doesn't
have the integrity to stand up for her/his/its beliefs.


It's simply a matter of morality to me. And, of course, your
milage may vary.


Gray Shockley
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