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The “What is Spam?” Survey! (Please Help Us by Taking It!)

Spam is one of those “I know it when I see it” sorts of things. Most of us can agree on things that are definitely spam (such as “herbal enhancement” and “make money fast” email), and things that definitely are not spam (an email from mom saying she’s sending cookies, or from your boss giving you a bonus). But it’s that big grey area in the middle where people don’t necessarily agree: one man’s spam is another man’s “Hey, that’s useful.” Please answer the following quick questions to help us determine how *you* view spam, and what is spam, and what isn’t.