Outlook and Hotmail flooded by spam

FredOnline · 2 Jun 2016, 02:57 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36426142

kaptitsky · 2 Jun 2016, 09:41 PM

I experienced this in one of my accounts.

It looked to me that there wasn't really an increase in spam, but rather that the spam filter wasn't working and mail was instead coming to the inbox. That meant it was also being forwarded on, as items marked as spam are not forwarded.

I checked my spam filter settings but saw no change. I presumed it was a glitch.

janusz · 2 Jun 2016, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaptitsky

It looked to me that there wasn't really an increase in spam, but rather that the spam filter wasn't working and mail was instead coming to the inbox.

The very first sentence of the news story posted by the OP reads "Microsoft has tackled a problem with its email filters that had prevented them from properly screening out spam" (my emphasis)

kaptitsky · 3 Jun 2016, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janusz

The very first sentence of the news story posted by the OP reads "Microsoft has tackled a problem with its email filters that had prevented them from properly screening out spam" (my emphasis)

Thank you for pointing out that according to the story, my initial assessment was correct.

janusz · 3 Jun 2016, 05:58 AM

I'm very happy you read at least one sentence of the article you had commented on.

kaptitsky · 3 Jun 2016, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janusz

I'm very happy you read at least one sentence of the article you had commented on.

I thought that I was commenting on the fact that I had seen that Outlook was flooded with spam firsthand, and not on the article.

I fail to see, however, how your choice to be snarky with me, deciding to judge and mock me because I didn't properly read something you believe I should have digested maintains any level of decorum or grace in this forum.

Does it add anything to the discussion, or is it just an attempt to take a shot at another member for an imagined infraction of ignorance?

Do you believe that your sniping and attempts to snark at people will make this a better place to discuss e-mail?

Personally, I not only fail to see any benefit, but see malice and destruction in your choice.

janusz · 3 Jun 2016, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaptitsky

Does it add anything to the discussion

What value is added to the discussion by saying "it looks to me the reason is XYZ", when XYZ is mentioned as the reason in the opening sentence of the news story?

kaptitsky · 3 Jun 2016, 06:40 PM

My reply shared my experience, which is part of the expression this forum supports, plus it noted that I only saw this on one account, not all.

It directly addressed the subject of the thread.

I answered your question.

Now, do you want to answer mine?

janusz · 4 Jun 2016, 01:48 AM

My answer is here

kaptitsky · 4 Jun 2016, 04:10 AM

You reveal your shallowness and judgmental qualities so brilliantly all by yourself.

I wouldn't be surprised to find that you are on more than one persons ignore list, as they want decorum and not snark in the forum.

So nice to know you won't come back with another knee jerk attack after this, as you have chosen to be blind and ignorant.

Goodbye!

EricG · 4 Jun 2016, 01:23 PM

Why isn't there an option under "Thread Tools" to ignore the thread? The opposite of subscribing, sort of.

2 Jun 2016, 02:57 PM	#1
FredOnline The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 2,616	Outlook and Hotmail flooded by spam http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36426142

2 Jun 2016, 09:41 PM	#2
kaptitsky The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,186	I experienced this in one of my accounts. It looked to me that there wasn't really an increase in spam, but rather that the spam filter wasn't working and mail was instead coming to the inbox. That meant it was also being forwarded on, as items marked as spam are not forwarded. I checked my spam filter settings but saw no change. I presumed it was a glitch.

3 Jun 2016, 05:58 AM	#5
janusz The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU Posts: 4,945	I'm very happy you read at least one sentence of the article you had commented on.

3 Jun 2016, 06:40 PM	#8
kaptitsky The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,186	My reply shared my experience, which is part of the expression this forum supports, plus it noted that I only saw this on one account, not all. It directly addressed the subject of the thread. I answered your question. Now, do you want to answer mine?

4 Jun 2016, 01:48 AM	#9
janusz The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU Posts: 4,945	My answer is here

4 Jun 2016, 04:10 AM	#10
kaptitsky The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,186	You reveal your shallowness and judgmental qualities so brilliantly all by yourself. I wouldn't be surprised to find that you are on more than one persons ignore list, as they want decorum and not snark in the forum. So nice to know you won't come back with another knee jerk attack after this, as you have chosen to be blind and ignorant. Goodbye!

4 Jun 2016, 01:23 PM	#11
EricG Essential Contributor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 296	Why isn't there an option under "Thread Tools" to ignore the thread? The opposite of subscribing, sort of.