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EXCELLENCE can be attained if you - CARE more than others think
is wise - RISK more than others think is safe - DREAM more than
others think is practical - and EXPECT more than others think is
possible.
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Message From jl
I don't object to the forms, per se. I understand they are
used in an effort to avoid spam. But - watch my lips ...
I don't really care why people use the forms. What tees me off
isn't the USE of the forms - it's exactly what I said. Most
people dump all their email addresses and don't bother to give
ongoing business associates a working address. They apparently
expect folks to go to their web sites to contact them.
Most aren't professional enough to even think of this. It's
stupid and thoughtless to expect legitimate business associates
to jump through hoops to deliver a message.
They keep their PayPal addresses but, quite frankly, I've never
thought it appropriate to use them to send email. I may have
to be JUST as thoughtless and rethink that. Because I KNOW
some of the member addresses I have are being bounced into
oblivion so I don't even know they're bouncing once those forms
are set up.
Speaking of email, some web hosts have now instituted a process
called “greylisting.” Again, this is an effort to stop canned
meat from getting through. Also again, nothing ever works
perfectly.
The following came from one of these host's web site:
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In simple terms, greylisting involves a 'soft rejection' to
emails received from unknown mail servers. A 'proper' mail
server will then resend the email, which will then be accepted.
A server being used for an automated spam attack will not
resend the message, thus preventing the spam emails from
reaching their destination.
One of the effects of implementing this technique is that, in
certain circumstances, you may experience a delay in receiving
some email into your mailbox. The length of this delay will
depend on the retry policy in place on the sending mail server,
which can vary between a few minutes and some hours. As these
policies are set by the administrators of the sending mail
servers, we are unable to control the length of delay that may
be experienced.
Please note:
* If delivery of an email has been delayed, this will only occur
once for each from address - the only exception to this is
where an address uses multiple mail servers to send email, in
which case a delay will occur only once for each unique mail
server.
* We have ensured that most major ISPs' mailservers are
'whitelisted' in our systems so that all email sent from these
mailservers will be exempted from this process.
* Our systems automatically 'whitelist' all addresses where an
email has been resent after its initial soft rejection.”
Looks good on paper. The problem comes in when legitimate
email, such as ezines (and other things you have requested),
are sent from a mailing program on a web site email server.
This is how I send the Trade Journal. The problem is, I can't
do the required re-send from my online mailing program without
re-sending to the entire list.
I don't know how this is working for email services. But, if
you publish, and you are receiving these “greylisting” bounces,
you only have one option to get your email through.
You will need to have those subscribers ask their hosts - or
ISPs - to whitelist your SENDING address and IP number. The
sending address is probably not the return address. If you use
a list server, it will be THEIR sending address. In iCop's
case it's our server's sending address.
Oh - and you will need to contact those subscribers using your
own ISP's SMTP rather than your web site SMTP. Just another
PITA the spammers have caused.
Okay, so much has been flying around about the “guru” who calls
himself the “Rich Jerk” and his Playboy Mansion party, I
suppose I need to address it. People have actually checked our
directory to see if any of his testimonial givers are iCop
members. Thankfully, the answer is no.
Rich Jerk is having a seminar, followed by a party at the
Playboy Mansion, followed by another party at his own mansion.
All for about 2,000 bucks a pop.
He sent out two versions of his sales letter. The one I
received begins:
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Well, I question that since the “toned-down” version has
conflicting statements regarding this guy's wife's response to
the whole thing. But, that's quibbling. I also question it
based on the simple fact that this “nice” guy has chosen to be
a part of this at all.
The primary sales letter is tasteless in the extreme. Rich
Jerk insults his readers with profane - and stupid -
name-calling and uses the snappy little f-word about every
three paragraphs. Of course, his “brand” is to be a jerk - and
he is.
Interestingly enough, I had a person quit iCop last week
because of my own use of words such as “damn” and “hell.” But
folks, this guy makes me look like a piker in the profanity
department.
I'm not going to try to justify my use of minor “bad words” -
it's just who I am. But Rich Jerk is using MAJOR profanity for
three reasons: to shock, to be a smart-aleck, and because it's
who HE is - a major MORON.
That's proven when he mentions the party will involve naked
porn stars and that everyone will have “Access to Hef's
personal game room and 'sex rooms'.” He states there will be ...
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Then, he writes:
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Well, there ya are - proof positive that any ethical online
marketer needs to avoid this guy like the plague. And, yes, he
has some BIG names on his testimonial list. In fact, his
testimonial givers are:
Dan Kennedy
Thanks a lot, guys! JUST what internet marketing needed to
drag us all through the mud by association. This is just what
I want folks to think internet marketers are involved in - porn
and illegal activities. Good grief!
Assuming he's rich, the jerk named himself well.
A couple of weeks ago, I suggested there may be a better
alternative than depending on an affiliate program for
advertising your business. I don't mean to bash affiliate
programs. I'm just not sure they're all that cost-effective in
the long run.
If you haven't read that article, I suggest you give it a
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So, having said all that, I feel like I should point you in the
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I also happen to know the folks who have been running
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Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and
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~Hans Christian Anderson~
"You Might be a Redneck if ..."
* Your prenuptial agreement mentions chickens. * You have jacked up your home to look for a dog. * Your neighbor has ever asked to borrow a quart of beer. * There is a belch on your answering machine greeting. * You have rebuilt a carburetor while sitting on the commode. * None of the tires on your vehicle are the same size. * Your town put the new garbage truck in the Christmas parade. * Your local beauty salon also fixes cars. * Your doghouse and your living room have the same shag carpet. * You've ever slow danced in the Waffle House. * Starting your car involves popping the hood. * Your garbage man is confused about what goes and what stays. * You whistle at women in church. * You actually wear shoes your dog brought home. * You've been in a fist fight at a yard sale.
* You carry a fly swatter in the front seat of the car so you
can reach the kids in the back seat.
Thanks to Kent Butler!
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Volume V - Issue 24: July 2, 2007
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