Joy of UNspamming & How TO

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X-posted with Coolmel's uber-useful blog:  (Also posted on zPod:HTFAQ)

TIP: How to Respond to Bulk Email Trigger-happy People

We've noticed that some Zaadzsters have been using the bulk email feature more often than they should. A lot of Zaadzsters receiving these messages have expressed their concerns. Rightly so, because no matter how well-intentioned those messages are, if they are unsolicited and impersonal, they will be looked upon as dreaded spams. That's so uncool.

For those of us who keep receiving these unsolicited bulk messages, no matter how annoying they can be, I suggest that instead of blowing off our steam, please use this email template. This is the email I send out to people once I notice that they are going way over board.

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Dear [Zaadzster's Name],

Thank you for sharing your message.  However, moving forward, I suggest that you please minimize sending bulk emails to your friends. Most of them frown upon bulk messages,  so I think by mass mailing your friends, you only defeat your purpose of spreading your good message.

I think that you'll have more audience if you constantly blog about your ideas, or post them on pods such as zPod:ZLounge:BULLETIN BOARD.

There's no need to send bulk emails to your friends everytime you have a new blog because they can see what you blogged about via the blog -> friends tab.

For more information on how to make yourself more visible in Zaadz, and on how to properly use the bulk email feature, please see:

TIP: How To Make Yourself More Visible in Zaadz

HOW TO: Minimize Your Zaadz-flavored “Spam”

FAQ: I'm Overwhelmed With zPods! What Do I Do!? What Do I Do!?


Thanks and godspeed.

Your friendly Zaadzster,
[Your Zaadz User Name]

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There you have it. Feel free to cut-and-paste that email template and send it out to educate our fellow trigger-happy Zaadzsters.

However, even if after sending that email and you still notice those users abusing the bulk mail feature, please report them to us. We shall give them a piece of our compassionate wrath!


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