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“Godwin’s Law” — and Ross’ Corollary for Email Chains

Breaking the (Email) Chain “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Hitler approaches 1.” –Godwin’s Law. “As an email chain grows longer, the probability of one recipient saying something they wish another recipient hadn’t seen (and wish they could take back) approaches 1.” –Ross’ Corollary to Godwin’s Law (for email...
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New Phishing Scam: Voicemail-as-Word Document

At least a few Edina Realty agents (myself included) were treated — if that’s the word — to a new phishing scam this morning:  an email with an attachment labeled “voice message,” from an outfit named “socialmsp.com.” The tip-off that something was amiss? The attachment was a “Word” document, not the usual audio file. After...
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“Opt Out? Sure, No Problem”

Can You Read This?  No?  Good! I’ve been on a bit of a mission lately to prune all the — to be kind — gratuitous email I receive daily (Hourly? Every 5 seconds?!?).* Invariably, that means hunting for the “opt out” link buried in the bottom of such junk email. So, I got a kick...
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