> but there is a compelling reason -- this ability to send junk to anyone has allowed some people to make money consistently for decades How is that a compelli

> but there is a compelling reason -- this ability to send junk to anyone has allowed some people to make money consistently for decades How is that a compelling reason? Why would I want to open myself up to spam so that others can make money? There is a compelling reason that we use the current email system. We do it because we have to. Nonetheless, communication over the internet without spam is a solved problem, whether or not we choose to take advantage of the solutions.