Spam

I am somewhat at a loss to understand spam.

I used to receive enormous amounts of mail regarding penis enlargement and erectile disfunction. Then there was a spate of 'not-to-be-missed investment opportunities' and now we have moved on to various cures for obesity. My question is a simple one - does anyone actually open these mails? Who are 'they' targetting, and is it seriously worth their while?

The one or two which I have seen in the preview pane are clearly computer-generated translations or chimpanzee-at-a-typewriter productions. Yes, I know, statistically and probability-wise, one of these monkeys will eventually write the complete works of Shakespeare, but in the meantime, could I possibly be spared their efforts?

I guess a more serious question would be directed to those technically more savvy than myself: how can I avoid using the 'mailto:' code which these robots clearly love so much and yet still have functioning email/contact me links on my website?

Answers here please!

www.scottlangston.org