Spam and unwanted emails!

Spam email has become the junk mail of the 21st century. It's the new 'advertising' technique being utilised for its low operating costs and 'simple distribution.' Spam has not only penetrated personal email accounts but can now be traced to mobile phones, news group forums and instant messaging. However, recent actions both internationally and within Australia have been implenented as a tool to counter the spread of spam. The Australian government are reportedly investigating this issue through the privacy act, trade practises act, corporations law and criminal code act. However, definate steps have not been taken to completely eliminate spam. Personally, I have experienced 'spam' almost every time I open my email account. Thankfully I have never recieved spam via SMS, however, I know of friends who have. In conclusion, spam has taken over the internet and although it is an advertisers dream it's a consumers worst nightmare.