Were you spammed?

[brian.hammack@rook.wa.com (Brian Hammack)]

Hiya, friends.  This landed in my box today and I was wondering if you
got the same in yours.  [The below is trimmed because I don't support
the company or product -- hell, I can't use it and wouldn't!]

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|Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 12:49:57 +0130
|From: exd78295@interramp.com (LIGHTNING BOLT v2.0)
|Subject: NEW Lightning Bolt v2.0 * Now With Enhanced Features!!


                                NEW BULK EMAIL PROGRAM!
                          <<<<<<<<LIGHTNING BOLT V 2.0>>>>>>>>
                          MADE EASY FOR "ANYONE" TO LOAD & USE!
                       Will Strip Email Addresses, Filter and Send!!
                          Call 1-800-xxx-xxxx For More Information

                                  NOW FOR PC OR MAC!!

This is a very SIMPLE to use UNIX SHELL/C PROGRAM. The program is
designed to run directly off your internet servers computer (shell
account).  This program is designed for simplicity of use for ANYONE to

<snip>

The cost of both programs cost $249.00 including a clearly written easy
to follow instructions.

FREE OFFER:

ORDER NOW AND RECEIVE 150,000 "FRESH " EMAIL ADDRESSES TO START YOUR
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN.
All Free email addresses are .com, .net, .org.  No gov.or edu., unless
otherwise specified

<snip again, gotta love this footer>

P.S.  We have perfect ANI.  Those who call to harrass will have their
names, addresses and phone numbers posted in alt 2600, phrack,crack and
hack for ALL to have fun.  Have a nice day;)

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I've emailed these Eunichs to say that if my name is in this free list
they hand out they'll have a lawsuit, and to remove me from any lists
they have pronto.  Gotta love their "take our spam or we'll feed you to
the sharks" approach, really mature businesspeople for $250 a pop.

 * 2qwk! 2.02 * PRODIGY:  Actually an illigitimate son.
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yet another annoying post by brian.hammack@rook.wa.com -- deal with it.