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'''Spam''' in internet culture, is a repetition of off topic and irrelevant text and links.<ref>[http://www.cybernothing.org/faqs/net-abuse-faq.html#2.1 The Net Abuse FAQ. 2.1 What is Spam?]</ref><ref>[http://spam.abuse.net/overview/whatisspam.shtml What is spam?]</ref> | '''Spam''' in internet culture, is a repetition of off topic and irrelevant text and links.<ref>[http://www.cybernothing.org/faqs/net-abuse-faq.html#2.1 The Net Abuse FAQ. 2.1 What is Spam?]</ref><ref>[http://spam.abuse.net/overview/whatisspam.shtml What is spam?]</ref> | ||
| − | [[Spam]] postings may include misleading page titles or text in article mainspace and talk | + | [[Spam]] postings may include misleading page titles or text in article mainspace and talk page discussions disguised as educational information, sometimes accompanied by a link to a controversial or [[clickbait]] website which is selling something; it is often used as an attempt at free advertising. |
In the United States, for example, spammers are supposed to adhere to restrictions under the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003<ref>http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/ecommerce/bus61.shtm</ref> as well as any relevant state laws.<ref>http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/Main/CB94AA46D5A0974985256EBB006D2E21?OpenDocument</ref> | In the United States, for example, spammers are supposed to adhere to restrictions under the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003<ref>http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/ecommerce/bus61.shtm</ref> as well as any relevant state laws.<ref>http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/Main/CB94AA46D5A0974985256EBB006D2E21?OpenDocument</ref> | ||
Revision as of 09:48, July 27, 2024
Spam in internet culture, is a repetition of off topic and irrelevant text and links.[1][2]
Spam postings may include misleading page titles or text in article mainspace and talk page discussions disguised as educational information, sometimes accompanied by a link to a controversial or clickbait website which is selling something; it is often used as an attempt at free advertising.
In the United States, for example, spammers are supposed to adhere to restrictions under the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003[3] as well as any relevant state laws.[4]
On discussion pages, be polite, answer questions civilly, a do not spam with excessive, off topic bytes and links.
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