SPAM Alert!

Chapter 8 Blog “Junk Mail”

3.) Because of the burden that “junk mail” places on society (depleted landfills, declining timber supplies, an overburdened postal system), how can it be justified?

We receive junk mail daily in the mail, spam mail through email, and even text message alerts of persuasive messages. Businesses look to sending out junk mail to try to persuade customers. Businesses are also sending out claims to catch the customers’ attention but in the small fine prints are statements that are usually ignored. All those junk mails are just junk depleting landfills, mailboxes, trying to scam customers. I get a lot of junk mail trying to sell me something or give me discounts. I get a lot of offers trying to persuade me for their business. I think with the rising use of emails and internet advertising, our spam mails are increasing instead of the mailbox. I still get a lot of junk mail in the mail but not as much as before. I did notice more junk mail in my spam mail. Businesses are counting on ignorance and the uneducated customers. It is important to educate ourselves and not fall for the bait of false advertising.