Re: [SG] web cookies (long) was: spam
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] web cookies (long) was: spam
- From: m* l* <m*@MICRON.NET>
- Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 07:52:58 -0700
>
>Cookies can also be used to gather additional data, but it is mainly your
>browser type, IP address, date, time and the URL of the page you are
>visiting. Most spam is generated by trolling robot programs looking for
>email addresses on news groups and any lists without some kind of spam
>filter on the server, not cookies set on web sites.
>
>So, delete away.....
>
>Marge
>
>Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
>mtalt@clark.net
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Marge, this thread started because someone was objecting to some recently
received get rich quick spam, and blamed the email list. I responded that
I don't get that kind of spam (nor do I want it), but I think it's coming
from cookies and sold email addresses. I subscribe to several garden
forums, but don't get spam to my personal address. I also refuse cookies
whenever possible. Amazon.com wants to set a bunch of them, alas.
Margaret L
