I have no solution to spam, but to tell if my messages are being recaeived, I use a program called "Message Tag". It works sort of like the Windows Outlook Option for a "read receipt", except that it happens automatically and invisibly. It helps aobut 90% of the time as some servers strip the hinden code off.

Sorry Geoff. I have to admit, that I never used your first name because I thought it's some sort of abbreviation unknown to me. With my (offical) German name DR WOLFGANG ZIEGLER it's much easier: I became a Digital Rotarian = DR even before this fellowship was invented (actually in 1974). But this is all "spam". What I wanted to ask: can Rick solve the problem of posting images in our scribe? As I said: history is boring without images ...

From another Blogworking site I posted this blog on: After giving your question a great deal of thought, I don't think the problem is email and its abuse. I think the problem is that with the ever greater sophistication of our tools to communicate, it is becoming too quick, too easy and too cheap to communicate, so a lot more worthless "communication" is going on. This puts the burden on the recipient to screen out an increased number of unwanted, unnecessary or annoying communications. Whatever money and time we have saved by all our techological wonderment is more than compensated for by the cost of spam filters and the need for caller ID. I didn't used to get chain letters in the days of snail mail. Someone would actually have to copy a letter, fold it up, insert it into an envelope, put postage on it, and then mail it. Email makes communication of BS easy and cheap. And no matter how sophisticated the Outlook Rules Wizard gets, I don't think it will ever be able to detect chain letters and urban legends that have been circulating for the last 10 years. I recently found myself guilty of lazy communication. Informed via email by an older cousin that her son and daughter-in-law just had a baby, I emailed her back and asked her for her son's email address so that I could send them an e-card. Instead, she sent me their mail address (which I already had) and I will be forced to go out and buy a paper card and snail-mail it to them. But guess what? If the purpose of sending the communication is to show that you care, then you have to ask yourself the question, "How much trouble are you willing to go to, to show that you care?" The easier it becomes to communicate, the more essentially worthless communication will be generated. In that context, just think about how much WORSE off we'd be if telepathy existed... : ) Janet Cutrona | POSTED: 05.18.05 @11:40

The site is Photosite. Pho... Download their software and upload to your hearts content (as long as you don't go over the free limit). I am going to try it out a a place to display screenshots of problems in my online classes.

For heaven sakes keep them coming!!! This problem didn't take over night to develop, it isn't going to go away in a night...it is going to take a lot of creative juices and brainpower to get a handle on!! Put the link in a message right here...for the photos..I use yahoo photos, but would welcome any info on something that might be better or more useful!

Sorry for adding so many but anotheroption is those free Phot upload sites. (I can provide a link to one if anyone wants it.) They can be used for families to share photos, product or artwork exhibition, sales support or photo journalism. This now lets me share photos without email!

You right about blogging. My neice, the worst correspondent in the world, now has a blog that she adds to every couple of days. All the family just check it periodically to see what she is up to and leave comments for her. Saves her multiple emailing and we all know she is ok. Things like Yahoo groups could also be used I guess.

Well blogworking websites like these are one solution, in that you don't see spam surfacing here "yet". I think people will gravitate towards these types of sites for their personal and professional messaging. And the new version of the Internet, IPv6 which while might not be the magical pill, will go a long way towards bringing accountablility to the Internet. My concern is: What entity is keeping track of the "lost legitimate" emails??? Does anybody have a clue how far and how wide the problem really is? I'd like to see more people sharing their perspectives. Thanks for YOUR input!! Maybe talking about it a little bit will offer up some at least temporary ideas and solutions.

Good discussion point Geoff. I am getting a large amount of Spam. I work on the net and need to be as accessible as possible. If I up the spam filter I lose a lot of legitimate email. I am also concerned that many of my students (particularly those using AOL and Yahoo) are not getting my messages as my rejection rate is huge from these servers. Chat is not an option due to numbers and time zones. Further, as much as I appreciate the wisdom of Paul Harris, even he is ending up in my spam folder! I have tried the white list but poor old Paul seems to be a bad email guy as far as my isp is concerned. This morning I spent 10 minutes deleting crap out of my mail before I could start work. I think the way it is going email will eventually become unusable for business. Unless countries can pass useful antispam legislation, catch the spammers and put them in jail there is no end in site. I am using VOIP more and more to stay in touch with family, using email, MSN or Hello to transfer photos. I am pressing for some sort of private chat facility or improved bulletin board for my students to avoid email altogether. I lack the technical knowledge to discuss remedies. However perhaps an email system where you must be accepted on a “buddy list” to exchange email could be an option? I like this sort of discussion point and would be interested to hear any ideas from others. Fred Langa has a good column on the issue here: