The "are-cubesats-adding-space-junk?" in the URL was a clue that it might not be spam. And I did find it interesting. :)
73, Ollie AJ1O
--------- Original Message --------- Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Interesting articke From: "Gus" gus@8p6sm.net Date: 10/1/14 5:29 pm To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
The point is, if you post a message with a completely generic subject (like "Interesting Article") and a body text consisting entirely of a URL and not even a callsign in your signature, then it is indistinguishable from SPAM. Under the circumstances how was someone to know that this linked to anything of interest to a ham radio operator, and not to some porno site or a credit card scam or similar?
-- Gus 8P6SM The Easternmost Isle
On 10/01/2014 01:45 PM, Doug - k4gkj wrote:
It is an article about "space junk". They point to Amateur Radio as one of the leaders in adding junk to the space above, indicating we ignore rules and others don't enforce the rules. If you don't enjoy talking on satellites, then yes, for you, it is spam. For others, I think it is something to be aware of and be prepared to address if in such a position. Not trying to cause harm to you or your computer. Just trying to help save my hobby and others livelihoods. You may ignore it... I meant for it to be read by those that have concern over our future in space. My apologies for that ending up in your mail box.
Doug Bennight K4GKJ 850-528-5772 850-926-2052
-------- Original message -------- From: Robert Bruninga bruninga@usna.edu Date: To: Doug - k4gkj k4gkj@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Interesting articke
Doug,
Is this spam or phishing?
Without a subject or a sentence suggesting why someone on AMSAT might want to even take a look at this article, or even give a clue that theis email was originated by an actual ham, probably no one will follow your link.
I certainly wont since it looks 100% like a scam or phising email...
Just thought you might like to know if someone has hacked your account.
Bob, WB4aPR
On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Doug - k4gkj k4gkj@embarqmail.com wrote:
http://m.electronicdesign.com/blog/are-cubesats-adding-space-junk?NL=ED-03&a...
Doug Bennight 850-528-5772 850-926-2052
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