The official spam thread

Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:06 pm

Holy crap that's hot! I guess you guys don't have much snow then.

...if any.

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Death · Post by **Death** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 10:59 pm

Not anymore. I'm sure he meant 12 degrees Fahrenheit

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ycontrol · Post by **ycontrol** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 8:52 pm

Well we got the snow now. It's a lot different then the +12 I was bragging about before.
Oh and I meant +12 degrees celsius. That's the way it works here in Canada.

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ycontrol · Post by **ycontrol** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:12 am

How come nobody posts in here?

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:17 pm

Not sure.

+12?!?!? That's boiling!

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Death · Post by **Death** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:33 pm

Could it be that people have gotten tired of spamming?

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SPAM SPAM SPAMMMITY SPAM SPAM SPAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

SPAM purse, SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAMMITY SPAMMITY SPAM

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:48 pm

You've probably seen, heard or even used the term "spamming" to refer to the act of sending unsolicited commercial email (UCE), or "spam" to refer to the UCE itself. Following is our position on the relationship between UCE and our trademark SPAM.

Use of the term "spam" was adopted as a result of the Monty Python skit in which our SPAM meat product was featured. In this skit, a group of Vikings sang a chorus of "spam, spam, spam . . . " in an increasing crescendo, drowning out other conversation. Hence, the analogy applied because UCE was drowning out normal discourse on the Internet.

We do not object to use of this slang term to describe UCE, although we do object to the use of the word "spam" as a trademark and to the use of our product image in association with that term. Also, if the term is to be used, it should be used in all lower-case letters to distinguish it from our trademark SPAM, which should be used with all uppercase letters.

This slang term, which generically describes UCE, does not affect the strength of our trademark SPAM. In a Federal District Court case involving the famous trademark STAR WARS owned by Lucasfilm Ltd., the Court ruled that the slang term used to refer to the Strategic Defense Initiative did not weaken the trademark and the Court refused to stop its use as a slang term. Other examples of famous trademarks having a different slang meaning include MICKEY MOUSE, to describe something as unsophisticated and CADILLAC, used to denote something as being high quality. It is only when someone attempts to trademark the word "spam" that we object to such use, in order to protect our rights in our famous trademark SPAM. We coined this term in 1937 and it has become a famous trademark. Thus, we don't appreciate it when someone else tries to make money on the goodwill that we created in our trademark or product image, or takes away from the unique and distinctive nature of our famous trademark SPAM. Let's face it. Today's teens and young adults are more computer savvy than ever, and the next generations will be even more so. Children will be exposed to the slang term "spam" to describe UCE well before being exposed to our famous product SPAM. Ultimately, we are trying to avoid the day when the consuming public asks, "Why would Hormel Foods name its product after junk e-mail?"

Position Statement on "Spamming"

We oppose the act of "spamming" or sending UCE. We have never engaged in this practice, although we have been victimized by it. If you have been one of those who has received UCE with a return address using our website address of SPAM.com, it wasn't us. It's easy and commonplace for somebody sending UCE to simply adopt a fake header ID, which disguises the true source of the UCE and makes it appear that it is coming from someone else. If you have or do receive UCE with this header ID, please understand that it didn't come from us.

Other "spam" Websites

This is the one and only official SPAM Website, brought to you by the makers of the SPAM Family of products. All of the others have been created by somebody else. We are not associated with those other websites and are not responsible for their content. As a Company, we are opposed to content that is obscene, vulgar or otherwise not "family friendly." We support positive family values and you can count on us for "safe surfing" by your children.

Thank you for visiting the official SPAM Website!
For more information see Legal and Copyright Info

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Joe_it · Post by **Joe_it** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 3:09 pm

BRING BACK BOT!!

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 3:17 pm

Yeah I should. I was thinking of how cool it would be to make my own AI interface I should get into that stuff. I,robot inspired me even more I watched it about a week ago. Don't expect that type of AI but I'd try to get close. lol

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Death · Post by **Death** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 6:48 pm

LMAO, that explanation of SPAM is hillarious. Oh, and it used all this technical mumbo jumbo. Pull out the fog index on THAT one

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 6:57 pm

LOL the fog index.

This is funny too, especially #5.

SPAM Internet Site Terms

The following terms apply to your use of this site.

1. Ownership. All of the material in this site is owned by Hormel Foods Corporation ("Hormel Foods"). The material is provided by Hormel Foods solely for the purpose of providing you with information about SPAM products and other information. The materials in this site may be updated and/or corrected at any time. Occasionally the materials may include unintentional errors or inaccuracies. Many references are intended to be funny and are inaccurate or incorrect. Hormel Foods makes no representations regarding the accuracy or your use of the material on this site. Hormel Foods shall not be liable to you for any damages or injuries of any kind that you may experience as a result of your use, or inability to use, this site or the materials contained in this site.

2. Use. You may download one copy of the material for your own personal, noncommercial use on your own personal home computer. You may not copy or make any changes to downloaded materials. Downloaded materials remain the property of Hormel Foods. Except as provided above, you may not copy, distribute, or publish materials from this site without Hormel Foods' prior written consent.

3. Suggestions. Hormel Foods welcomes your remarks, suggestions and ideas ("Communications"). All Communications made to Hormel Foods through this site will become Hormel Foods property and may be used by Hormel Foods for any purpose at any time, including Hormel Foods' commercial gain. You will not be compensated for Hormel Foods' use of any Communications. Hormel Foods may publish any Communications to any third parties. You are responsible for the legality and appropriateness of all Communications that you submit through this site.

4. Enforceability. If any of the above terms are unlawful, unenforceable, or void, such term(s) will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms.

5. Trademark Information. The following trademarks used or which are planned to be used in this site, whether registered or unregistered, are owned by Hormel Foods: SPAM; HORMEL; SPAMBURGER; SPAMTASTIC and any other SPAM-derived terms.

Proper Trademark Use Guidelines.

Please Do:
# Always put the trademark SPAM in all capital letters.
# Follow SPAM with "Luncheon Meat" or other descriptor. Remember, a trademark is a formal adjective and as such, should always be followed by a noun.

Privacy Policy

Hormel Foods collects personal identifying information only when guests knowingly provide such information along with submissions of information you make, or with ordering information for merchandise or to sign up for the SPAM Fan Club. Such information will only be used for internal purposes or to provide further information regarding our product and related activities (i.e., promotions, offers, etc.).

Information provided will only be used for internal Company purposes such as marketing and promotional purposes and will not be shared with any third parties other than those contractually obligated to perform services for Hormel Foods and which are legally bound to keep that information confidential. We do not sell, rent, loan, trade or otherwise disclose your personal identifying information to any other third parties unless release of the information is required by law or governmental investigations or proceedings.

Computer tracking of identifiable information or "cookies"

Cookies are pieces of information that a web site transfers to your hard drive for record-keeping purposes. We do not use cookies nor do we do any tracking of personal identifying information about our guests. However, we do log IP addresses on the electronic post card section of this web site for security purposes.

Policies for individuals 17 and under

If you are an individual 17 years of age or under, please obtain your parent's or guardian's consent before submitting any information on this web site. If you are 17 years or under, please so indicate when providing any personal identifying information. No information collected from individuals 17 years of age or under is disclosed to any third parties for any purposes, unless we specifically state otherwise.

For more information, please see SPAM and the Internet.

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Death · Post by **Death** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 7:51 pm

Wow, these people really want to boost their SPAM awareness. Is it really worth it? Why don't they just call it Simulated HAM.

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 8:06 pm

Or Clic, thta's what we call it here

Oh and I don't know if I mentioned that before, but that site is horendous, for a company! I could possibly maybe see that type of layout for a less serious site like this, but a corporation so proud of their product?

What's next? http://microsoft.tripod.com ?! lol

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 8:18 pm

I don't get it, I often see people in the online user list looking at the topic Tubgirl (it was a drawing of a girl inside a tub, some safety site about jets and hair getting stuck in them). Why oh why do people search for that? LOL

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Death · Post by **Death** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 8:35 pm

tubgirl = possible porno. 'Nuff said.

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:44 pm

Yeah I guess some people like that stuff... lol

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Death · Post by **Death** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:46 pm

Ya. Hey, how do you get a picture to go in your signature. Like you have "Merry Christmas from Red Squirrel". How do I import one in there, if it's not from a website, but from my own files?

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:23 pm

It has to be hosted somewhere else, then you use the [img] tags. But a feature to import one would not be a bad idea actually... Maybe something to impliment later on.

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Death · Post by **Death** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:02 pm

Cool

. You must be mad with work now. Got all these new things you want to implement

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:05 pm

Yeah, just no time lol. I'm working on the mall right now though, but some of the stuff I mentioned will probably go till after the home crime scene investigation is over.

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ycontrol · Post by **ycontrol** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:23 pm

Yea what's new with that? You need to pin an update thread for us.

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:44 pm

The suspect could potentially come here so just in case it's why I did not mention it much. But lately it's quiet, I know 99% it's him, or that he's associated with it, we just can't prove it. Even the cop said it's probably him, based on what we've got.

I'll have to call the cop today to see if we can arange one of those, questionings.

Just like CSI.

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ycontrol · Post by **ycontrol** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 3:01 pm

lol. That's too bad. I'm sorry.

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Red Squirrel · Post by **Red Squirrel** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:36 pm

Last post in here was in January.

So I'm changing that.

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Triple6_wild · Post by **Triple6_wild** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 4:01 pm

i dont think ive ever posted in here so i will now for the hell of it

BUY VIAGRA 70% OFF
may not be safe at that price tho

wouldnt be the spam thread if it didnt have spam now would it

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