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Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by octavia, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. octavia

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    Junk Mail: How Did They All Get My Address? | Privacy Rights Clearinghouse


    Junk Mail - How to Stop Receiving Junk Mail


    I know there have been a few threads about junk mail over the years but think the last one was at least a few years ago so felt it worth repeating for the new folks.

    I was clicking around and found these. I realize this has been available for a while but somehow I've missed it.

    I wonder what they would do if I told them I'm dead?
     
  2. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    i like junk mail... this helps to insure that i do my part for the recycling effort!!
     
  3. TonyPSchaefer

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    It's best to get your name listed (or unlisted) on the "pre-approved" and "target marketing" lists.

    Another way to reduce your junk mail intake is through halting all 3rd-class mail to your residence. However, this is an all-inclusive broad brush. Most catalogs ship 3rd-class which means you won't get the ones you want to get.
     
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    You will start getting junk mail from crematoriums and funeral homes. :madgrin:


    Short little story: When we bought our house, it had a decommissioned pool with a deck built over the top. We did not want to spend the money to rebuild it (at least as much as starting from scratch) so we hired a contractor to fill it in with dirt. We still get advertisements and junk mail from pool supplies, pool remodelers, pool maintenance companies, etc. We had it filled in about 7 years ago.
     
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    Mine goes into the recycling or the compost. Sometimes I put it in a pre-addressed postage-paid return envelope so thoughtfully provided by one of the advertisers. :D
     
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    How can you get all third class mail halted to your residence? Is it a form at the post office or something?
     
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    i use my recycle bin in windows to recycle my data.
     
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    I was not too uncommon in days gone by, to tape the "business reply mail" card to a brick, and drop them in the box. The receiver had to pay postage on an 8# brick!

    We have stopped nearly all our junk mail, but getting on the do not mail list, as well as unsubscribing to every catalogue that comes that we don't want.
     
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    I know many would consider it bad luck but when I moved my mom to a Board and Care from my home I started putting deceased on her religious donation seeking crap mail. They really suck off these older folks and if it has a saint's name on it my mom would send a few dollars. Then they just keep sending more and more and sell her name to others.
    I know my mail man must think I am on vacation half the time as I only pick-up mail now every 1-2 weeks, everything is electronic for me.
     
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    In the States, you can request the post office to not deliver 3rd class mail to your residence.
     
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    No junk mail? . . . say you don't mean it!

    Where would I get my free fire logs from then ... if it wasn't for junk mail:

    Make your own logs

    Low on fuel? Get on more mailing lists!
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    Junk mail -> shredder -> compost -> garden -> vegetables -> dinner -> body -> toilet -> sewer
     
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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    sewer ---> junk mail

    Don't forget the link that completes the cycle. ;)
     
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    A Prime Factor Formerly "I want my PHEV"

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    Trees -> Junk mail -> shredder -> compost -> garden -> vegetables -> dinner -> body -> toilet -> sewer -> reclaimed fertilizer -> Trees :madgrin: