If something's that irrelevant and annoying, then you have other options: * just unsubscribe. * give them feedback on the sorts of things that you would find

If something's that irrelevant and annoying, then you have other options: * just unsubscribe. * give them feedback on the sorts of things that you would find interesting. Most small businesses would kill for that sort of feedback, and done properly (ie. not an annoying techy asshat) it can really build relationships. * file the email away somewhere. I've had email newsletters come in handy months down the track, when they seemed irritating * filter the people who you give your card to. If they seem like an idiot (what's a non-tech related lawyer doing at a tech meetup?), don't give them your card. Typically you can't control what other people do - like Mr. Annoying Lawyer - so getting annoyed, or writing blog posts like this is unproductive. Changing things which are under your control is much more satisfying and less stressful.