Spam & Apology
EDIT I've edited out all the references to Hobby Lobby below. Why? Because I was completely wrong -- Hobby Lobby did not sell me out. In fact, the are so awesome as to regularly google themselves and reply to any complaints (see comments below). I respect this very much. I apologize for my assumption and mouthing off on here on my blog. I've always frequented Hobby Lobby (I <3 Arts & Crafts) and will continue to do so -- you should too. They seem like good people. Plus they have major sales frequently and who doesn't like Hobby Lobby?
I am sorry, Mr Parker and Hobby Lobby.
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Either Gmail has changed their spam filter to some very shitty version of its formal self... or HL sold me out. I'm gearing up on making stained glass so I need supplies on sale. So I signed up for the HL mailing list and opted in for weekly specials only. (HL puts random departments at 50% off every week.) I specifically opted out of "sharing my information with their partners." Now my spam has increased dramatically.
Gmail was doing a fine job of filtering spam -- I'd get maybe 2 spam a week. Now I'm getting 6 a day. Fucking HL sold me out! I hope someone googles this an learns not to sign up for HL emails. Don't do it!
I am sorry, Mr Parker and Hobby Lobby.
Either Gmail has changed their spam filter to some very shitty version of its formal self... or HL sold me out. I'm gearing up on making stained glass so I need supplies on sale. So I signed up for the HL mailing list and opted in for weekly specials only. (HL puts random departments at 50% off every week.) I specifically opted out of "sharing my information with their partners." Now my spam has increased dramatically.
Gmail was doing a fine job of filtering spam -- I'd get maybe 2 spam a week. Now I'm getting 6 a day. Fucking HL sold me out! I hope someone googles this an learns not to sign up for HL emails. Don't do it!
Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:46 PM | Linky |
3 Comments:
I've been getting a lot of spam lately too. I think either gmail's filters changed or some lists have figured out how to beat the filters.
It's an arms race, probably back to normal in a bit.
Dear Karen,
I am sorry for your issues but at no point in time has Hobby Lobby sold any of its email addresses or given to them to a third part for this very reason. You have shown trust in us to give us that address and in no way do we want to abuse that trust. I would suggest contacting Gmail.
Vince Parker
Hobby Lobby Corp.
my spam went through the roof in the last 24 hours - but only in one of my gmail accounts, not the other. So I doubt its a filter issue - maybe a big mailing list did get leaked somewhere.
But it can't be Hobby Lobby's, since they don't have my info :)
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