12-08-2005, 08:04 PM
Ok, I had to share this with you all. I work at a company called Vittitow Refrigeration, selling new and used refrigeration and restaurant equipment online. (http://www.vittitow.com) We're working on an email newsletter/mailing list thing to keep in contact with our customers, offer special deals, and give machine maintenance tips and reminders. Yesterday I was using our contact management software called Goldmine to figure out how to send an email to multiple contacts that addresses them by name and includes a link using their email address for unsubscription. I found out how to do it easy enough with automated processes and did a simple in-office test of the list to the guys here in the internet sales department. The body of the email was for a fake product announcement and may be seen below.
Well, that would have been fine and dandy if it stopped there. However, I needed to show one of the other guys here in the cubicle (all 4 of us share one cluttered cubicle... close to the bathrooms of course, in which some very smelly poops are executed almost daily *ugh*) how to use the software to create the template and send it out to our mailing list with the automated processes. So, I showed him the template, how to edit it, and then how to send one to my address here in the office. I think I must've showed him where he could select to send it to a single contact, a filtered list, or the whole database... and I must've also left it on send to the whole database. Much to my horror, I began to see it counting up contacts and sending emails.. up through the first 19 contacts. And they all received this email:
Notice the last line. *ugh* Now, I think it's stinking hilarious, and fortunately my boss and the other guys do, too. Given the potential for problems, I think things went over very well. I just sent a quick apology email today to the ones that received it (only the real people.. some of the contacts had no email, a few were companies like Target, Netlogic, and Paypal), about 4 lucky people in all who just might want some futuristic battle armor. If any of you are interested, feel free to call: 1-502-966-4578, I'm x209.
That's my story for the day. Hope you hate it. 8)
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Well, that would have been fine and dandy if it stopped there. However, I needed to show one of the other guys here in the cubicle (all 4 of us share one cluttered cubicle... close to the bathrooms of course, in which some very smelly poops are executed almost daily *ugh*) how to use the software to create the template and send it out to our mailing list with the automated processes. So, I showed him the template, how to edit it, and then how to send one to my address here in the office. I think I must've showed him where he could select to send it to a single contact, a filtered list, or the whole database... and I must've also left it on send to the whole database. Much to my horror, I began to see it counting up contacts and sending emails.. up through the first 19 contacts. And they all received this email:
Quote:Word up, <first name>!
- Deathmore Corps has finally released to the civilian market this futuristic battle armor that has been in production for years. They are devoted to quality products designed to kill while offering maximum personal protection:
- Runs on futuristic hydrogen fuel cell technology
- Battery life of 5-7 hours, depending on use
- Subdued arctic camouflage is sure to impress the neighbors
- Cool spikes make impaling all kinds of things a snap
- Imbedded, domed helmet provides maximum visibility
- Three stage gyro system balances the suit of armor for you
- Awesome arm cannon blasts its way through cars, office walls, and houses
- Orange 'accent' lighting makes you look cool even at night
- Maximum ammo: 10,000 rounds
- 5 cases of ammo included if you order today
- And remember... never withdraw your hand blade with blood still on it!
- 10 liters armor clean and polish included
- Purchase additional accessories with your armor today and save 10%
(This was all a specifications table)
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Deathmore Corps
Model: Uber-KILL
List Price: $265,000
Width: 66"
Depth: 36"
Height: 84"
Weight: 7,500 lbs.
Our records indicate we have permission to email this stizuff to <email@address.com>; if we're wrong, screw you.
Notice the last line. *ugh* Now, I think it's stinking hilarious, and fortunately my boss and the other guys do, too. Given the potential for problems, I think things went over very well. I just sent a quick apology email today to the ones that received it (only the real people.. some of the contacts had no email, a few were companies like Target, Netlogic, and Paypal), about 4 lucky people in all who just might want some futuristic battle armor. If any of you are interested, feel free to call: 1-502-966-4578, I'm x209.
That's my story for the day. Hope you hate it. 8)
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sweet, I'll be calling that number as soon as I get home.