Here's an example:
http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/pipermail/linuxers/Week-of-Mon-20021125/007744.htm...
********************************************************* Disclaimer
This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.
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Obviously we are disclosing, copying and distritbuting this message by storing it in our publicly accessible web archive. Shouldn't we be removing all such messages?
Not to mention the fact that the message was meant for "a specific individual" ... we are anything but that :-)
Sameer.
Sameer D. Sahasrabuddhe writes:
Here's an example: [...] Disclaimer
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Obviously we are disclosing, copying and distritbuting this message by storing it in our publicly accessible web archive. Shouldn't we be removing all such messages?
Not to mention the fact that the message was meant for "a specific individual" ... we are anything but that :-)
IMHO these kind of useless disclamers may not have absolutely any leagal value. In that case wouldnt it be simple to just ignore them and consider it as only a sad waste of bandwidth?
I have had to use webmail, and it is a _tremendous_ pain for over 10 messages a day. So let's just forgive the poor chap who has no other choice (between foolish company accounts and webmail accounts). But of course it would be good if he reciprocates by removing all other sundry nonimportant material from his posts to reduce the bandwidth wastage.
Just my two bits...
quasi
On Tue, Dec 03, 2002 at 02:30:32AM -0700, quasiabhi@softhome.net wrote:
... may not have absolutely any leagal value ...
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So let's just forgive the poor chap who ...
I have nothing against any individual who has to use these kind of email accounts. But usually I feel uncomfortable with such legalese appended to whatever I might be reading. If what you say is true, there is nothing to worry about. But then, why the need for such stupid disclaimers, unless it does make a difference _somewhere_ ?
Sameer.
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