None of us like Spam Mail but, the notie below is bullshit.
On Sun, 28 Jul 1996 gblolmxb @
ibmmail .
com wrote:
>
> In respect to the recent adverts being distributed by this list, eg
> ISDN Secrets & the one entitled "PROTECT YOURSELF WITHOUT PAYING
> COSTLY ATTORNEY FEES ", I came across this on Compuserve in regard to
> the problem:
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> IF YOUR MESSAGE WAS INTENDED AS ADVERTISING, IT MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL
> LAW [Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, and Collateral Code of Federal
> Regulations (47 CFR 64.1200)].
>
> Legal notice:
>
> The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA), and collateral Code of
> Federal Regulations (47 CFR 64.1200) define an unsolicited advertisement sent
> via FAX as the equivalent same sent by E-Mail. To wit:
>
> If your computer has
> * a modem connected to a regular telephone line, and
> * a printer connected to that computer, unsolicited advertising sent via e-mai
> l
> to that equipment is considered (by definition of law) as sent to a FAX. The
> TCPA allows a private right of action against the sender of such unsolicted
> advertising. The recipient can sue for $500, or actual damages (whichever is
> greater).
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> Could any of you US based people let me know about the validity of this?
>
> Mark.
>
Doc and the Small Dog
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