Sick of being invited to Bebo.com Ahhhhhh - Computing and Networks

intheknow · 13-11-2006, 02:49

I don't want to opt out because I don't feel I should. This is spamming isn't it? the emails are coming from Bebo.com, not the user.

We shouldn't have to opt out of every profile website just because somebody had you on their msn or has ever emailed you has agreed to spam everyone?.

but what can you do? file an RBL nomination? report them to the information office?

Aparently it's an offence to hold information about users (ie email address) on file without their consent, this is under EU law and covers companies in the US spamming EU residents. I have reported them for that offence to the information office and I'll see what reply I get.

romy · 13-11-2006, 15:57

i don't think bebo emails anybody unless ure a member and if so u can unsubsrcibe or chose not to get email notifications if ure not a member their from ure email contacts or friends

Netizen · 13-11-2006, 16:18

The emails do come direct from Bebo, they just make it look like it's a friend that sent it. They encourage users to enter the email addresses of everyone they know so that invitations can be sent out en mass. WAYN are doing it too and even though I've put my address on the 'do not invite ever' list, they still send them. I'm never going to sign up to some website that effectively spams you!

Don't feel bad about opting out, you're doing yourself a big favour (if they listen).

Gel Boy · 13-11-2006, 16:21

I hate bebo.

tvfixerperson · 13-11-2006, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gel Boy

I hate bebo.

How can you hate Bebo?!

Bebo means alot to the young of today.

13-11-2006, 16:24

I always used to get them of bebo, but i deleted my account! At least on myspace they don't send you emails.

iDan · 13-11-2006, 16:34

Bebo, WAYN, Myspace, Faceparty... THEY'RE ALL PATHETICALLY POINTLESS!

intheknow · 13-11-2006, 16:43

But bebo are one of just a few sites that import your whole address book and spam anyone you've ever emailed. A lot of people have emailed me and I have no idea who they are, the average hotmail address book must have 200 contacts or more in.

intheknow · 13-11-2006, 19:52

Just a quick update, I recieved this from their internet provider after making a complaint and filing an RBL Nomination.

*****
My name is Robin Walsh and I have just joined United Layer. My
assignment for the past week has been to sift through the abuse
requests, which have been managed by two disparate systems in the past
(a ticketing system and an e-mail system). Now we are migrating to an
all-email system; I just got to your messages about Bebo and
Birthdayalarm and forwarded them immediately to their sysadmins. They
will be in touch with you shortly.

Thanks,
Robin Walsh
United Layer Abuse

ForestChav · 13-11-2006, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrismcfall

I always used to get them of bebo, but i deleted my account! At least on myspace they don't send you emails.

They all suck, completely pointless. For people who want a social life but can't get one because it's on the internet, and emo plebs, goths and chavy kids. (IMV)

13-11-2006, 02:49	#1
intheknow Banned User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol Services: Free to all Posts: 4,835 Blog Entries: 1	Sick of being invited to Bebo.com Ahhhhhh I don't want to opt out because I don't feel I should. This is spamming isn't it? the emails are coming from Bebo.com, not the user. We shouldn't have to opt out of every profile website just because somebody had you on their msn or has ever emailed you has agreed to spam everyone?. but what can you do? file an RBL nomination? report them to the information office? Aparently it's an offence to hold information about users (ie email address) on file without their consent, this is under EU law and covers companies in the US spamming EU residents. I have reported them for that offence to the information office and I'll see what reply I get. Last edited by intheknow : 13-11-2006 at 02:51.

13-11-2006, 15:57	#2
romy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost Services: "male", internet ,sky Posts: 121	i don't think bebo emails anybody unless ure a member and if so u can unsubsrcibe or chose not to get email notifications if ure not a member their from ure email contacts or friends Last edited by romy : 13-11-2006 at 15:58.

13-11-2006, 16:18	#3
Netizen Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wakefield Services: Sky+ and BB Max Gaming: XBMC, X360, Wii Mobile: Nokia 5800 Posts: 4,539	The emails do come direct from Bebo, they just make it look like it's a friend that sent it. They encourage users to enter the email addresses of everyone they know so that invitations can be sent out en mass. WAYN are doing it too and even though I've put my address on the 'do not invite ever' list, they still send them. I'm never going to sign up to some website that effectively spams you! Don't feel bad about opting out, you're doing yourself a big favour (if they listen).

13-11-2006, 16:21	#4
Gel Boy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,469	I hate bebo.

13-11-2006, 16:24	#6
Chrismcfall Posts: n/a	I always used to get them of bebo, but i deleted my account! At least on myspace they don't send you emails.

13-11-2006, 16:34	#7
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire. Services: Sky+, XBOX 360, Nintendo DS, Nokia 5800, Dell Inspiron Mini 9. Posts: 8,821 Blog Entries: 14	Bebo, WAYN, Myspace, Faceparty... THEY'RE ALL PATHETICALLY POINTLESS!

13-11-2006, 16:43	#8
intheknow Banned User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol Services: Free to all Posts: 4,835 Blog Entries: 1	But bebo are one of just a few sites that import your whole address book and spam anyone you've ever emailed. A lot of people have emailed me and I have no idea who they are, the average hotmail address book must have 200 contacts or more in.

13-11-2006, 19:52	#9
intheknow Banned User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol Services: Free to all Posts: 4,835 Blog Entries: 1	Just a quick update, I recieved this from their internet provider after making a complaint and filing an RBL Nomination. ***** My name is Robin Walsh and I have just joined United Layer. My assignment for the past week has been to sift through the abuse requests, which have been managed by two disparate systems in the past (a ticketing system and an e-mail system). Now we are migrating to an all-email system; I just got to your messages about Bebo and Birthdayalarm and forwarded them immediately to their sysadmins. They will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks, Robin Walsh United Layer Abuse