Spamming is the act of sending unsolicited email messages to a large number of recipients. The term spam has been used to describe unsolicited commercial email, but it can also refer to unsolicited non-commercial messages, such as newsgroups and discussion forums.
There is no universally accepted definition of spam, but most experts agree that spam includes any unsolicited message that is not necessary for the recipient to complete a task or receive service. Some common examples of spam are commercial advertisements, mass emailings from a single source, and unsolicited requests for personal information.
Many people believe that spam is a newsletter because many of the characteristics of newsletters are also found in spam. For example, newsletters typically contain advertising, are sent automatically to large numbers of people, and often request personal information from their readers.
However, there are some important differences between newsletters and spam.
First and foremost, newsletters are intended to be read by individuals who have chosen to receive them. Spammers generally send mass email messages without any indication that they are not wanted or needed.
Additionally, newsletters typically contain valuable information that is relevant to their readers, while spamming often consists of useless or unwanted messages. Finally, newsletters are typically considered valuable sources of information by their readers, while spammers are generally viewed with suspicion or even animosity.
Despite these differences, some people believe that spammers should be considered as newsletter publishers because they use similar methods to reach a large audience. As long as the content of a newsletter is appropriate and does not violate any laws, it should be treated the same as other forms of content distribution.