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Update: Note: this is talking about web registration for a conference, but a paper mailing list.

[Poll #271336]

Date: 2004-03-31 05:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bill-in-germany.livejournal.com
I saw a discussion about this on slashdot the other day. They seem to think that setting the default to yes is equal to being a spammer!

Date: 2004-03-31 07:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lediva.livejournal.com
I'm amused/frustrated at how broad the definition of "spam" has gotten.

The company I work for sends out several mailings to our members on a regular basis. We never send anything to anyone who hasn't opted-in. We can go and look up in our database what any given member's communication preferences are. And we still get members complaining about spam to us.

If you don't want mail from us, DON'T CHECK EVERY SINGLE BOX FOR EVERY SINGLE NEWSLETTER! Rrgh.

Date: 2004-03-31 08:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dglenn.livejournal.com
I don't think it's "equivalent to being a spammer", but I do think the right way to do it is to leave the box unchecked until the user checks it.

Date: 2004-03-31 10:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bruhinb.livejournal.com
I personally feel both ways are acceptable under some circumstances. Starting with the clear box is the only why that is legitimately, "opt in," though. Starting with a set box is what I would refer to as "opt out."

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