20th Oct 2007
Spam “not a problem” for 28% of internet users
Some new spam statistics have shed light on the fight to get rid of spam, and its perception by the public. Despite the continuing and growing problem of spam mail, internet users are increasingly saying that spam messages are not a big problem. 28% of those interviewed by the Pew Internet & American Life Project say that spam is no problem for them, even though they may receive it.
However, this perhaps indicates the growing trend of using spam protection software and spam filtering software. The majority of email users now use spam filters to keep their inboxes clean - but those who are left behind are increasingly skeptical of email, with 55% saying they mistrust e-mail messages. Some other findings were just as interesting: the poll showed that 37% said the amount of spam they receive had increased in their personal email accounts, while 29% reported the same for work email accounts.
Of course, thsoe who say spam is not a problem almost certainly would prefer to do without it entirely. By employing increased spam prevention software or even a spam gateway, they can see that it goes beyond not being a problem to not being a part of their life.
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