“Like almost everyone who uses e-mail, I receive a ton of spam every day. Much of it offers to help me get out of debt or get rich quick. It would be funny if it weren't so irritating.”

— Bill Gates

"Why I Hate Spam" in Microsoft PressPass (2003) http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/ofnote/06-23wsjspam.asp
2000s

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