The Email Wars

Like Star Wars, “Spam Wars” is a story unfolded in a series of disjointed episodes, and with varying degrees of success. Here we are, halfway through 2005, and it appears we’re witnessing the first solid victories against spam in years. Research released in March revealed a majority of consumers say they receive less spam today than they did a year ago. That’s consistent with recent reports from America Online and Microsoft.

In the cosmic battle between Good and Evil, the good guys always find a way to win. Yet we can’t forget how Darth Vader and his minions, no matter how defeated or gone-for-good they may seem, fester in the background and resurface in the next episode to terrify the galaxy once again.

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