It's just not informed consent... period (Score 1)

Why is it not just that simple?

• - People did not say they opted-in.
• • - All further communication was thus not given permission.
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    Proving it would be hard. I mean, this message could have a ^B^B^B^B^B^B^B.
    
    
    Thanks for subscribing! We'll never share your email address with anyone. Heh.