An Ethical Question
[prev] Sat, 15 May 2004 15:12:43 -0400 [next] [life] - [comment]
My Aunt has recently discovered the "Forward" button on her e-mail client, and I am now inundated with massive amount of unwanted 'funny' stories and jokes.
What is the more appropriate action/combination of actions:
(1) Email her and kindly ask that I not receive any further messages of a dubious nature.
(2) Email her and kindly inform her that nobody really likes forwarded messages.
(3) Have my email client filter all messages from her into my 'Junk' folder.
(4) Drive to Long Island, storm into her house, rip the phone wire from her computer, cut it in two, and drive back home, all without uttering a single word.
I appreciate your candor in this matter.

4! 4! or 3 if you still want to get presents.
My mom recently discovered this button as well. So far, it's sparse enough that I don't care. Whenever it's a hoax thing, I send her an email with accurate sources debunking the myths.
Eh, give it a couple weeks and she'll get bored with it.