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BreakTheChain.org - A site designed to "reduce the number of people who
routinely forward email chain letters without questioning their validity or
long-term impact." Contains a database of hundreds of email chain letters
currently in circulation, a FAQ, information on email hoaxes, links to
related resources, and more.
Hoaxkill - Most Internet users are familiar with virus warnings, chain
letters and petitions which arrive in their mailbox. Many of these messages
spread false information and waste a lot of bandwidth by asking you to
forward them to all your friends.
Free
Email Address Directory - Contains "reviews of hundreds of free email
services and for-fee email services, advice on using email, [and] a guide to
setting up your own email service." Also features listings for providers in
languages other than English, translation tools, tips for preventing spam,
and more.
Free
Email Provider's Guide - Contains "listings of over 1400 free email
providers in more than 85 countries." Searchable by option (attachments,
storage, spell checker, and more), and browsable by category (including
business, women, senior citizens). Also includes reviews, and a FAQ.
A Novice's Guide to the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) - A brief
guide to the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force). Lists participating
organizations, describes IETF standards, and explains its relationship to
other organizations concerned with standards. From IMC (Internet Mail
Consortium).
Spam Email: Harvesting Your Email Address - Information for consumers
and businesses about understanding and reducing "spam" (unsolicited
commercial email messages), including explanations of scams, chain emails,
and email "harvesting" (the collection of "email addresses from web pages,
newsgroups, chat rooms, and other online destinations"). Businesses will
find instructions for securing their email servers, and regulations
regarding responsibilities for honoring "remove me" requests. From the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Spamotomy: Cutting Junk Email Out of Your Life - "Spamotomy
reviews anti-spam tools for use at the home, enterprise, or ISP level.
Additionally, we provide a searchable catalog of anti-spam software to help
users select the perfect tool for their needs." Search by solution type,
operating system, and price. Also includes news items and statistics related
to spam. From a San Francisco publisher.
Urban Legends
Reference Pages from Snopes.com - breaks down urban legends, fallacies,
misinformation, old wives' tales, strange news stories, rumors, celebrity
gossip, and similar items into areas. Searchable.
Virus Definitions - Gives explanations of viruses, hoaxes, worms, etc. |
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