Slimy Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Microsoft recently brought a spammer to justice. While I doubt Microsoft needs the 45,000 pounds he was forced to pay, it is apparently the largest civil award in Europe for the fight against spam, making it unique and potentially a powerful message. While many are happy with the suit itself, some claim it highlights certain flaws in the legal system for go after spammers: "If an individual wanted to take action, in a way, it's even more difficult, he said. Individuals "can only claim compensation for damage that has been caused, and it's difficult to show what the damage would be from an individual spammer--you might be able to show you had to buy a spam filter, but you can't show it's because of that one spammer." Microsoft had a definite advantage here, not only due to its financial backing but because the spammer was utilizing Hotmail, a service owned by Microsoft. Perhaps one day spam will light someone's house on fire and then they'll have more basis for a lawsuit. Either that, or laws will have to change. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Go Microsoft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrisCr0ss Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 a precedant is all that is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorSA Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hahaha... Another SPAMMER bites the DUST !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted September 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2006 Go Microsoft! Took the words right out of my mouth :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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