Spamtrap

Sweet.


> From: Bill Shackelford <[email protected]>
> Reply-To: Bill Shackelford <[email protected]>
> Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 20:44:12 -0800
> To: <[email protected]>
> Subject: RHIZOME_RAW: Spamtrap
>
> New installation artwork "Spamtrap".
>
> link to the work with video:
>
> http://billshackelford.com/home/portfolio_spamtra_826
>
> about the work:
>
> "Spamtrap" is an interactive installation piece that helps me fine tune my
> spam email filter. My Spamtrap monitors an email address I created
> specifically to lure in spam. I do not use this email address for any other
> communication. I post this email address on websites and online bulletin
> boards that cause it to be harvested by spambots and then to start receiving
> spam. Because I know that all email sent to this email address is spam, I can
> adjust my spam filter to look for characteristics found in those confirmed
> spam messages when filtering out spam for my personal email account.
>
> The installation uses a wirelessly network connected Pentium II computer,
> personal printer, personal shredder and a Spamtrap email address. When a new
> spam email is detected by my installation, it automatically prints it out. The
> printed email slides down a track into the shredder that analyzes it. After
> the spam email has been analyzed the paper is then recycled.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bill Shackelford
> http://billshackelford.com
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