Author: "dougreevesrv6" <vansairforce@...> Time: Tue Apr 2, 2002 9:07 am PST Link
--- In RV7and7A@y..., "diablowilnet" <diablowilnet@y...> wrote:
> Sorry that this isn't specifically RV related, but it's to let you
> know
> of a major change in the way you get email. Yahoo's trying to make
> your decisions for you!
>
> "I read this note in another group.. checked it.. and it's
correct....
> Yahoo has made a sneaky change to allow them to send you tons of
> spam. Probably a good idea to let other lists know before they have
> overflowing mailboxes.
>
> If you are getting this list strictly via email you will still want
> to
> go back to your account signup page and perform this minor editing
to
> prevent future spam. If you sign in and read this list on the
> internet
> site you'll already be at the right place to edit your preferences.
>
> After you log in to the MyGroups page you'll see "Account Info" at
> the top right of your screen.
>
> Click that and enter your password. In the next screen you'll see
> under the "Member Info" section a blue "Edit my marketing
> preferences", click on that and you'll see that they have set
> everything to "Yes" so they can send you lots of spam.
>
> Select "No" for anything or everything you don't want. Be sure to
> save your changes at the bottom when you finish.
>
> This site has an article which describes part of the reasoning
behind
> Yahoo's change in policy. Bottom line is they are trying to
approach
> advertising dollars from behind!
> And according to a recent news article
> http://news.com.com/2100-1023-870270.html
> It looks like you may only have 60 days after you receive
> a notice from Yahoo to make your decision to opt out and say NO to
> all the spam you will be getting."
>
> Once again, sorry for this not being RV related but most people
> probably don't want any extra email and changing those preferences
> might cut down on a lot of future headaches.
>
> Safe skies,
> Gene