Comments:

Re: CAN-SPAM Act Rulemaking, Project No. R411008To the Commissioners,I hate uncolicited bulk email as much as you do.However, I am concerned about the proposed requirement for merchants to maintainsuppression lists.There are so many problems and costs associated withthis idea, and so much damage done to consumers andbusinesses alike, that I feel I must urge you toconsider this matter most carefully.Requirement of the use of suppression lists willseriously damage many of the legitimate publicationsavailable on the net. My specific concern is for harm topublishers who require permission from the consumerprior to adding them to any list.They're not who CAN-SPAM was designed to put out ofbusiness, but this requirement will very likely havethat effect.There's also the potential for significant harm toconsumers, because of the problem of properly knowingtheir intent when they unsubscribe from a list. On topof that, these suppression lists could easily fall intothe hands of spammers, leading to more spam instead ofless.We are a small internet business and do not have the resources to manage suppression lists. We work out of our house and do commute, so we are helping the invironment by not driving long distances to a job. If these types of legsilation go into effect, then we will be forced to drive long distances to a job. This type of legislation is not in the spirit of helping to support the endrepreneur.Please reconsider implementingCAN-SPAM Act Rulemaking, Project No. R411008Respectfully,Christina *REDACTED PERSONAL INFORMATION*