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'''Spam''' typically refers to unsolicited bulk or mass-mailing messages in e-mail, or inappropriate off-topic or flooded messages in chat fora. | '''Spam''' typically refers to unsolicited bulk or mass-mailing messages in e-mail, or inappropriate off-topic or flooded messages in chat fora. | ||
Since most online resources revolve around a certain theme or community, outsiders who post messages about entirely unrelated subjects (especially when those subjects are advertisements or money-making schemes, such as | Since most online resources revolve around a certain theme or community, outsiders who post messages about entirely unrelated subjects (especially when those subjects are advertisements or money-making schemes, such as phishing or multilevel marketing schemes) are considered spam. However, even on-topic messages can be considered spam if the are excessively repeated or [[dethreaded]]. | ||
Many resources have specific policies against spam. On [[BoyChat]], for example, it is prohibited by the guidelines. | Many resources have specific policies against spam. On [[BoyChat]], for example, it is prohibited by the guidelines. | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:16, 18 April 2019
Spam typically refers to unsolicited bulk or mass-mailing messages in e-mail, or inappropriate off-topic or flooded messages in chat fora.
Since most online resources revolve around a certain theme or community, outsiders who post messages about entirely unrelated subjects (especially when those subjects are advertisements or money-making schemes, such as phishing or multilevel marketing schemes) are considered spam. However, even on-topic messages can be considered spam if the are excessively repeated or dethreaded.
Many resources have specific policies against spam. On BoyChat, for example, it is prohibited by the guidelines.
