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applejack · 05-25-2003, 07:55 AM

Did you ever want to know that there are 17 uses, aside from the obvious, for dryer sheets? Do you yearn for the Irish prayer of the day? Do you need to know the definition of a True Friend, or want to read the latest American, chest-pounding poem written by "a veteran"? Me neither.

But I am being bombarded with the above-described e-mails, and many others, by a most unlikely source: my mom.

She's spamming me.

GNiz · 05-25-2003, 08:02 AM

Dear Applejack,

Mum's have been doing that for centuries. They used to call it "Nagging". Technology has just enabled them to do it more often, faster and with less hassle than the old way! So, my advice... live with it! Some of it may turn out to useful! Who knows....

applejack · 05-25-2003, 08:54 AM

I could do that but, i think i will spam her and wait til reality hit in with her.

MSD · 06-26-2003, 11:06 PM

I'm kind of curious as to where she's going with that dryer sheet thing.

rockzilla · 06-30-2003, 12:01 AM

when my mom discovered email. I got about 20 cat jokes a day, at least one heart-wrenching tale of someone who would die if I didn't forward this email to at least 15 or my closest friends along with a few phone calls asking if I got said emails. It's what moms do, god love 'em.

Minx · 07-02-2003, 12:22 PM

One day your Mom will be gone and you will long for just one little idiotic, meaningless email from her... and it will be the saddest thing ever to you when you don't get one.
So enjoy it while you get them.....at least she's not bitching at you.....she's only doing it because she loves you - suck it up!

richeee · 07-02-2003, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minx
One day your Mom will be gone and you will long for just one little idiotic, meaningless email from her... and it will be the saddest thing ever to you when you don't get one.
So enjoy it while you get them.....at least she's not bitching at you.....she's only doing it because she loves you - suck it up!

aj~ I have to agree with Minx.
My Grandma (rest Her Soul), used to send me newspaper and magazine clippings, regarding various subjects I might have an interest in. This was before the internet was world wide. If She was still here, I know I would be even more informed than ever!!!!
Consider yourself lucky that you have someone who cares like that.

Just be concerned when she starts forwarding viagra ads!

soapysonic · 07-28-2003, 06:12 PM

your mom sounds fun

aedenji · 07-28-2003, 06:54 PM

you just simply back and say "unsubscribe" mom!!

more fire · 07-28-2003, 07:18 PM

block her adress, problem sorted.
or alternatively you could ask to stop sending you so much pointles e-mail

bryan2766 · 07-29-2003, 10:30 AM

no i didn't know that

soapysonic · 07-29-2003, 03:51 PM

Bed sheets do NOT make good parachutes

Insomniac(uk) · 07-30-2003, 05:12 AM

But conversly parachutes make Good bedsheets !

jibs · 08-02-2003, 07:56 PM

THAT is the reason my mom doesn't know my email address.

cpomdima · 08-03-2003, 06:51 PM

The worst is when your mom learns how to use AIM and ims you when you're ...

cheerios · 08-03-2003, 07:24 PM

...actually there.

yup, good ole block function done served me well

jibs · 08-03-2003, 09:57 PM

I've heard horror stories of people cybering and accidentally typing part of a message to a parent.

nickt · 08-05-2003, 09:18 PM

My mum doesn't know how to turn the computer on!

Isn't she cute! THANK GOD!

Looften · 08-05-2003, 10:46 PM

My mom is included in the ever growing number that fears the arrival of the metal ones. I'd be surprised if she worked up the courage to even attempt turning a computer on. In retrospect, this is probably a good thing. I talk with my mother plenty, but not using chat.

Bootsie · 08-12-2003, 08:43 PM

your mother must think your a creep

nostalgic1 · 08-15-2003, 05:40 AM

my mom knows how to use a computer... but when it comes to the internet... she's lost... after hearing some of the stuff in this thread though... i'm starting to be pretty glad...

mrquackers · 08-17-2003, 06:21 PM

There's always the easy answer of multiple email addresses - at least one of which mom doesn't have.

Shinryu · 08-18-2003, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrSelfDestruct
I'm kind of curious as to where she's going with that dryer sheet thing.

No shit. Intrigued, I am.

The Geek · 08-28-2003, 08:35 PM

Smeat.

05-25-2003, 07:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
applejack Upright Location: land of OZ	spammed Did you ever want to know that there are 17 uses, aside from the obvious, for dryer sheets? Do you yearn for the Irish prayer of the day? Do you need to know the definition of a True Friend, or want to read the latest American, chest-pounding poem written by "a veteran"? Me neither. But I am being bombarded with the above-described e-mails, and many others, by a most unlikely source: my mom. She's spamming me. __________________ I have learned not to sweet the little things, and pet the sweaty things

05-25-2003, 08:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
GNiz Insane	Dear Applejack, Mum's have been doing that for centuries. They used to call it "Nagging". Technology has just enabled them to do it more often, faster and with less hassle than the old way! So, my advice... live with it! Some of it may turn out to useful! Who knows.... __________________ Be Happy!!

05-25-2003, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
applejack Upright Location: land of OZ	I could do that but, i think i will spam her and wait til reality hit in with her. __________________ I have learned not to sweet the little things, and pet the sweaty things

07-02-2003, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Minx Junkie Location: Up yonder	One day your Mom will be gone and you will long for just one little idiotic, meaningless email from her... and it will be the saddest thing ever to you when you don't get one. So enjoy it while you get them.....at least she's not bitching at you.....she's only doing it because she loves you - suck it up! __________________ You've been a naughty boy....go to my room!

07-28-2003, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
aedenji Crazy	you just simply back and say "unsubscribe" mom!! __________________ "This ground is not the rock I....had thought it would be." MJK

06-26-2003, 11:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	I'm kind of curious as to where she's going with that dryer sheet thing.

06-30-2003, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
rockzilla Junkie Location: The Kitchen	when my mom discovered email. I got about 20 cat jokes a day, at least one heart-wrenching tale of someone who would die if I didn't forward this email to at least 15 or my closest friends along with a few phone calls asking if I got said emails. It's what moms do, god love 'em.

07-28-2003, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
soapysonic Tilted	your mom sounds fun

07-28-2003, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
more fire Psycho Location: London	block her adress, problem sorted. or alternatively you could ask to stop sending you so much pointles e-mail

07-29-2003, 10:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
bryan2766 Crazy Location: East Tenn	no i didn't know that

07-29-2003, 03:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
soapysonic Tilted	Bed sheets do NOT make good parachutes

07-30-2003, 05:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
Insomniac(uk) Tilted	But conversly parachutes make Good bedsheets ! __________________ Insomniac

08-02-2003, 07:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
jibs Tilted	THAT is the reason my mom doesn't know my email address.

08-03-2003, 06:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
cpomdima Upright Location: Boston, USA	The worst is when your mom learns how to use AIM and ims you when you're ...

08-03-2003, 07:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	...actually there. yup, good ole block function done served me well

08-28-2003, 08:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
The Geek Upright	Smeat.

08-03-2003, 09:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
jibs Tilted	I've heard horror stories of people cybering and accidentally typing part of a message to a parent.

08-05-2003, 09:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
nickt Whaddya mean my hair is "GREEN"??? Location: Melbourne	My mum doesn't know how to turn the computer on! Isn't she cute! THANK GOD! __________________ AND WHERE.......... ...is the Batman?

08-05-2003, 10:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
Looften Crazy	My mom is included in the ever growing number that fears the arrival of the metal ones. I'd be surprised if she worked up the courage to even attempt turning a computer on. In retrospect, this is probably a good thing. I talk with my mother plenty, but not using chat.

08-12-2003, 08:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bootsie Upright	your mother must think your a creep

08-15-2003, 05:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
nostalgic1 Insane Location: Location: Location: Location:	my mom knows how to use a computer... but when it comes to the internet... she's lost... after hearing some of the stuff in this thread though... i'm starting to be pretty glad... __________________ I dare you to forget the marks you left across my neck from those nights when we were both found at our best. Now I could make this obvious, and you..you could deny me all in one breath. You could shrug me off your shoulders. Just forget me.. it's that simple.

08-17-2003, 06:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
mrquackers Exhausted Location: Northeastern US - please send help!	There's always the easy answer of multiple email addresses - at least one of which mom doesn't have. __________________ "If you're walking on thin ice, you may as well go ahead and dance."