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michael · super moderator Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 981

7 R's BEFORE you forward a letter

READ IT! : Do you, seriously, want your name on a hoax letter? Moreover, some are sent out without being read (Ex. Researcher gets an inquiry and finds out it is a true report just sent out)

REALITY CHECK - If it is a health warning or a virus, you will hear about it on TV or read about it

RESEARCH - 25 yr old petitions are being circulated; Congress passed a bill against tax n email in hopes of stopping inquiries on the bogus chain letter;

REMEMBER - Forwarded emails can not be counted/tracked.

REACHING - for your checkbook may be a reality as higher user fees could result if server/provider has to increase expense by buying more bandwidth.

RETHINK - before you add to a long list of forwards (learn to cut and paste).

REALIZE - that continued sending of chain/hoax letter could raise user fees (See SLOW DANCE at About.com) --

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