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>But maybe there's some other reason you think the free work or email is spam? Is 'they are sending me a cold email' not enough? I'd trust the content of a co

• jameslk 2y ago
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  • hn_throwaway_99 2y ago
    Oh please, are we at the point now where we're thinking that a selfless act (somebody giving you your lost wallet) is analogous to someone trying to make money by contacting you? People are sick of it not just because it's "irrelevant*, but we're tired of being sold to every waking moment. I am still sad at how this spammy article about spam has so many upvotes on HN.
    • hanifc 2y ago
      Some businesses try to make money by trying to make their clients money.
      • meiraleal 2y ago
        Yeah, nice use of the word try. You give me money, I try to help you make money.
        • hanifc 2y ago
          That's not quite what I meant. I mean they only get paid if you make money.
  • bee_rider 2y ago
    Eh, I was with you until the wallet analogy. Returning somebody’s wallet is just a pure favor. The second email isn’t a favor really, it is still a pitch. It is a better pitch. But it is still a pitch.
    • jameslk 2y ago
      You’re right. I didn’t think that difference through enough. Bad analogy on my part
  • meiraleal 2y ago
    James, stop being a spammer. You are abusing the system, stop lying to yourself (and to us) to feel better.