The Spam King canned
Permalink | August 10th, 2005
Microsoft has settled a lawsuit against Scott Richter, whom it identified as a former “spam king,” as part of its ongoing efforts to curb the spread of unsolicited e-mail messages, the world’s largest software maker said Tuesday.
Microsoft said that as part of the settlement Richter and his company, OptInRealBig.com, agreed to pay $7 million to Microsoft.
Of course, Richter vehemently denies Microsoft’s allegations, but nevertheless has agreed to the settlement and to changing his emailing practices. If that’s not an admission of guilt, then I don’t know what is — “I didn’t do that, but here’s some money and I promise never to do it again!”
Microsoft has pledged to use the money in their continued efforts in fighting SPAM.
