Are you a spam artist?
Take our test and find out!

Are you often overcome by the urge to send your friends, family and co-workers unverified virus warnings, chain letters and other mindless garbage via electronic mail?
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Do you use bulk e-mail campaigns to market your products and or services?
Yes   No

If you answered yes to one or both of the previous question, you are a Spam Artist!

"Hi, My Name is Bill W. and I am a Spam Artist!

I started off with the small stuff... at first I would just forward little things here and there, mostly virus warnings and tokens of good luck. Unfortunately, that early experimentation lead to more hardcore use of SPAM in a depraved attempt to make millions. I am pleased to report that as of today I have been Spam free for thirty two days, I have accepted the loss of my meager investments and I am making amends with my friends and family. Thanks SpamArist.com!"

Ok, I'm guilty... So what type of Spam Artist am I?

Acknowledging that a problem exists is half the battle. Now that you are coming to terms with your Spam Artism you will need to diagnose your particular form and begin a course of treatment.

Spamartist Commonus: The most prevelant variation of this disorder is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to forward e-mail that promises the impossible. "You will have good luck; we can acheive world peace; or your computer will implode if you don't send this e-mail to 10,000,000 people in the next 10 seconds"! If left untreated, this condition will likely lead to rapid loss of "net buddies" and possibly make you the target of e-mail bombs and computer viruses.

Spamartist Netripreneurus: This form is very contagous and is spread quickly by the lure of easy money. "Send just $5 to only 5 people and you will be rich beyond your wildest imagination". Perhaps the most destructive form of Spam Artism, this strain will cause financial loss ranging from mild to extreme and can also result in sever anxiety as well as civil and or criminal litigation.

Appropriate Courses of Treatment

Luckily most forms of Spam Artism are treatable. Most victims will respond quickly to even small doeses of common sense and relapses are rare.

Intervention is key

Do you know someone who is suffering from Spam Artism? You can assist them in beating this debilitating condition and help "break the chain"! Simply type the e-mail address of the afflicted individual in the field below and when you hit send, you will anonymously set forth a chain of events that will educate your friend and hopefully bring about change!This is probably how you got here.
 

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