(KCBS) - California may become the first state to ban junk e-mails or spam. KCBS Reporter Doug Sovern says State Senator Debra Bowen wants to ban the junk e-mail that is cluttering the computer mail boxes of most Californians. 'At this point it's estimated that spam is about a quarter to a third of the traffic on the internet, and that means lots of time spent dealing with spam and lots of excess capacity soaked up by the costs of carrying somebody else's advertisement,' said Bowen. Bowen's bill would allow consumers to sue for $500 for each unsolicited junk e-mail. She has no doubt the proposed legislation will pass. 'People are sick and tired of spam. Even people who would love to have fried Spam on a plate don't want it in their computer,' said Bowen. Question Who's Online | Find Members | Private Messages
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2,091 hits 4.0 (1 vote) Share Favorite | Flag 19 years ago by KikiPeepers

Would you like your state or country to enact a law against spam?
(KCBS) - California may become the first state to ban junk e-mails or spam. KCBS Reporter Doug Sovern says State Senator Debra Bowen wants to ban the junk e-mail that is cluttering the computer mail boxes of most Californians. `At this point it`s estimated that spam is about a quarter to a third of the traffic on the internet, and that means lots of time spent dealing with spam and lots of excess capacity soaked up by the costs of carrying somebody else`s advertisement,` said Bowen.

Bowen`s bill would allow consumers to sue for $500 for each unsolicited junk e-mail. She has no doubt the proposed legislation will pass. `People are sick and tired of spam. Even people who would love to have fried Spam on a plate don`t want it in their computer,` said Bowen.

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19 yrs ago, 5 mos ago - Tuesday 12/17/02 - 10:02:38 AM EST (GMT-5)
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I thought spam was already illegal. How would they uphold this law anyway?
19 yrs ago, 5 mos ago - Tuesday 12/17/02 - 10:25:06 AM EST (GMT-5)
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I don't know how they would actually implement it - but if they are fining $500 for every spam e-mail sent, they must have a good system in place to catch people. I think it's a great idea, spam is definitely getting out of hand. I get almost 100 spam e-mails a day, it's terrible! :P
19 yrs ago, 5 mos ago - Tuesday 12/17/02 - 10:29:12 AM EST (GMT-5)
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Me too. I say good luck to 'em!
19 yrs ago, 5 mos ago - Tuesday 12/17/02 - 10:34:24 AM EST (GMT-5)
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This is a great idea.
19 yrs ago, 5 mos ago - Tuesday 12/17/02 - 10:34:43 AM EST (GMT-5)
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Now we just need pop-ups to be illegal...
19 yrs ago, 5 mos ago - Tuesday 12/17/02 - 10:35:25 AM EST (GMT-5)
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Amen to that.
19 yrs ago, 4 mos ago - Tuesday 12/31/02 - 9:43:08 AM EST (GMT-5)
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It's a good idea, but is quite imposible to inforce unless they have a really good system.
19 yrs ago, 3 mos ago - Friday 1/31/03 - 12:09:37 AM EST (GMT-5)
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SAme thing with the telemarketers. Thank God I live in CA.
19 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Sunday 4/6/03 - 10:38:16 PM EST (GMT-5)
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19 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Sunday 4/6/03 - 10:58:40 PM EST (GMT-5)
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How can a single state enact and enforce a law on the WORLDWIDE web. Seems like another case of overbearing American domination.
19 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Monday 4/7/03 - 12:32:02 PM EST (GMT-5)
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Yes,they put him in jail and i had to get all his stuff (about 5 suitcases) bring them to the jail in another town and also get him a plane ticket
16 yrs ago, 10 mos ago - Saturday 7/2/05 - 7:38:35 PM EST (GMT-5)
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16 yrs ago, 10 mos ago - Saturday 7/2/05 - 7:42:00 PM EST (GMT-5)
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I cannot think of a day when I haven't been offered a penis enlargement, Viagra, cinema for adult viewing, knocked off software, imitation Rolex watches or discounted medications.

The sooner they bring in this legislation, the better.
16 yrs ago, 3 mos ago - Monday 2/6/06 - 5:08:27 PM EST (GMT-5)
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16 yrs ago, 3 mos ago - Monday 2/6/06 - 5:39:50 PM EST (GMT-5)
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Yes, I would love that.
15 yrs ago, 11 mos ago - Sunday 6/11/06 - 1:15:26 AM EST (GMT-5)
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no i honestly don't care.
i use my filter on my email.
15 yrs ago, 6 mos ago - Wednesday 11/15/06 - 3:24:37 PM EST (GMT-5)
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Awh that's awesome. Something that really matters!
13 yrs ago, 10 mos ago - Thursday 7/24/08 - 9:20:04 AM EST (GMT-5)
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i'd take that law if there was any chance it'd work
13 yrs ago, 2 mos ago - Monday 3/16/09 - 11:56:01 AM EST (GMT-5)
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But can you legislate it? That's the question...

Solving The Spam Epidemic
12 yrs ago, 6 mos ago - Wednesday 11/11/09 - 11:20:02 AM EST (GMT-5)
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