Why Internet Spam is Bad for Business

First let us establish firmly why spam is bad for you and your online business. If you habitually spam, here are some of the numerous risks you are taking:

-    You risk a ban in some sites.
-    Some individuals can stop following you.
-    Some will even block you from commenting.
-    You can be blocked from entire ISPs.
-    You risk getting “unfriended” on social media.
-    You can be included on spam lists that prevent your e-mail from getting through to most e-mail servers.
-    In some jurisdictions, you risk even monetary fines.
-    In some others, you can receive criminal sentences for breaking the laws prohibiting spam.


 
When many online marketers open their e-mail boxes daily and see numerous unsolicited commercial advertisements therein, very many usually get pissed off as a result. Even though they are aware that the Internet is largely free for all and its use is widespread, spamming on it is some form of abuse. The real reason why spam is repulsive to many! Right now, there is no total restriction on commercial use of the Internet but there still exists some form of restrictions on unsolicited commercial electronic messages. Unsolicited commercial electronic messages constitute spam which in many climes is regulated by law.

Let’s face it, unsolicited commercial e-mail or other communication in any form is always very annoying. Inspite of the restrictions, it is still going on regardless. Now, what if there are no restrictions at all? That scenario can best be imagined. Here is what is likely though. Without restriction, spam mails could come in such huge numbers as to render your other communication completely useless as to be capable of shutting down your e-mail or forum server altogether. If you work online, that scenario can put you out of business completely, albeit temporarily.

Even with all the negative consequences, surprisingly many Internet users still routinely spam.  You then wonder whether such people are not aware that spam manages to get many Internet users mad most of the time. Here are the consequences/ course of action immediately available to those who get mad because of spam. When people get mad, there is always a quick resort to reporting such spammers to their ISPs or other organizations or to the government authorities. That done, what follows may be as bad as losing Internet service or even facing civil and criminal penalties depending on the laws/regulations and the climes. That no doubt is really bad news for any Internet Business.