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Old 08-18-2015, 10:43 AM   #21
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Old 08-18-2015, 06:58 PM   #22
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I made the foolish mistake of signing up for a free trial (which was a waste of reading time) and have been unable to get the Motlley Spammer to stop sending me their once in a lifetime offers twice a day.
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Old 08-18-2015, 07:51 PM   #23
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Many years ago I subscribed. It took years and years and years to get the spam to stop. I don't know if this is still a problem. People's wants differ. I never thought too much of the site.
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Old 08-18-2015, 08:26 PM   #24
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once in a lifetime offers twice a day.

Hahahaha - you described my frustration with them perfectly with that phrase, "once in a lifetime offers twice a day". I'm sure they are intelligent folk at MF, and must realize how ridiculous their sales tactics are. I can only conclude that they are in desperate straits.
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