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This article discusses the various methods of spam blocking.

These include client-side, server-side filtering and blacklists. Spam may also be prevented by using a challenge-response system. The main problem with this strategy is some users are adequately annoyed, and simply don't answer the challenge. Also, legitimate machine-automated emails are usually never delivered.

Some users have been fooled into participating in various "opt-out" lists. Opt-out lists are generally ignore by spammers, and are harmless unless paid for. Some fraudulent companies are charging users to be included in their "no spam" lists. A few states have setup "do not email" lists. These are legitimate, but have no been proven effective.

Makes the comical error of claiming that spam (the meat) only comes in one flavor. Clearly the author knows little of spam.

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