What is forum spam? And who can do it the best? And why?

[Peegee]

I'm under the impression that spam is anything nonsensical. Saying 'I like bunnies' in a thread about ketchup isn't sensible. Starting a thread saying 'look at me liking is goats *throws melon at you cannon*' isn't sensible, or coherent.

However whenever I post such tripe in 'spam fora', the threads tend to get closed. Then I sit there at my computer area staring at the locked thread thinking "why is it closed? It's clearly spam'.

So is spam something else? If it is, what is the stuff I post on a regular basis if it isn't spam?

[Polaris]

[QUOTE=Immortal]like bunnies' in a thread about ketchup QUOTE]

I love bunnies and ketchup!

[Misfit]

8-) <- CLICK ME!

[Cz]

I'd say that starting a thread about ketchup in the first place would be pretty spammy.

Spam is generally useless to everyone. Whether it's useless in a fun way or not depends on the exact content. Sometimes the stupidity of a post can make it 'fun' spam. Other times, it just makes the poster look stupid. It's finding the right middle ground that's the key.

[Peegee]

But why? Why must spam be interesting? Wouldn't that not be spam?

[Cz]

Well, some types of spam e-mail are agreed by all to be just plain irritating (penis extensions, ludicrous offers etc..). However, some chain e-mails are considered spam by some, who see them as worthless, but as amusing by others, who have a genuine interest in the message.

I think that the same applies to these forums. Some might consider a One Word Story or ABC thread spam, as it doesn't appeal to them. Others might see it as a bit of fun, no matter how pointless it may seem, because they enjoy the comic relief that the thread provides.

Of course, I'm probably wrong, but that's my take on it.

[Baloki]

If I remember rightly Spam tried to sue the internet over that term xD

[Cz]

Really? I wouldn't exactly call it bad publicity, so what reason would they have to sue?

[Baloki]

Imagine your product being assoisiated with annoying and tastless object, then imagine companies using your regestered trademark to describe it

[Cz]

I'm sure that a number of people had never even heard of spam before they logged on to the internet. Now, the term is known worldwide.

Of course, there is a downside. If the food's popularity spreads, someone might actually eat it.

[Baloki]

During World War II thats probably all they ate

[Cz]

Apparently, schools in the 1950's and 60's used to serve spam a lot. That makes sense, since it was certainly cheap enough to buy in bulk.

What exactly is spam made of, anyway? I've never actually bought any, let alone looked at the ingreedients.

[eestlinc]

viva la HOORJ

[Baloki]

What exactly is spam made of, anyway? I've never actually bought any, let alone looked at the ingreedients.

Reprocessed meat

[Yamaneko]