CC: Piclist, SimmStick User Group.

> Michael Rigby-Jones wrote:
>
> I have to agree with Andy.  It is unfortunate that Todd doesn't virus
> check his PC, but instead of bitching about it informing him of the
> situation would be far more productive.  I have no time for the scum
> that send "make money fast" and porn links to me, I always report
> them.  However, Todd is running a business which has relevance to the
> member of this list.  I have received several posts from him in the
> past announcing new IC's and I don't consider them spam.  The guy may
> have been a little over zealous in his posting, but everybody makes a
> screw up occasionally, it's something to do with being human I
> believe.
>
> The only proper response to this situation is to email Todd and voice
> your dissaproval if you feel that strongly.  *IF* you continue to
> receive mail from him after this, *THEN* contact his provider.

Todd posted to me several times also.
I told him the SimmStick User Group posting was OK as it was related to
our game, and providing it wasn't abused. "Could I complain about that?"
:-) The same basic rules apply on the PIClist, so I have to defend his
posting to the SimmStick list, as it was the first we had seen from him.
In fact, I didn't even raise an eyebrow when he posted. All was well
until I learnt of the potential virus.

However I did ask him to remove me from his private mailing list. I also
informed him what appeared to be a virus script was attached to his
emails, and several people had complained to me about this. They also
said they would speak with Todd about the problem.

I know Todd is a responsible adult trying to make a living like all of
us, so I also know he wasn't aware of the virus, and it wasn't
intentional.

We have seen similar things from many members in the past few months,
and it has been done unintentionally, and without their knowledge. It
may be you (or me <gasp!>) next time!

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