is it ok to "whois" a website then email owner?

Question

I'm putting together a mailing list for a client and this is something he suggested we do, look up domains through public searches, build up an email list then email the users once a week. He said we can do this as long as we put a "Take me off this list" link at the bottom of the email.

So is this ok to do?

Answer 1

No, it's not OK. Sending unsolicited email to a large number of people would be spamming. It's still spamming even if the messages contain a removal link. The consequences for your client could range from nothing at all (the recipients might simly ignore the spam) to termination of his ISP account(s) (if you target domain admins the odds are good that many of them will be able and willing to report the abuse to the ISP's email abuse desk), and perhaps to civil or criminal legal actions if he fails to comply with the various spam-related regulations and laws in the jurisdictions that receive these messages.



I should point out that I have no legal training. If you're concerned about the legal implications you should consult a legal professional with expertise in this area.

Answer 2

in no way open or answer in case you try this even whether it fairly is a rip-off it verifies you have a valid e mail address and that they'll direct mail you much greater as quickly as you place them on direct mail or neglect approximately record this enable them to no the account is genuine i might nevertheless write a letter to AOL yet in no way clink on a hyperlink in the mail whether curiously genuine continually bypass ogle the genuine internet site and bypass to it that way be careful

Answer 3

Of course it is