Email chain mail

The infamous email chain mail!

For those who may not know, email chain mail is a type of email that is sent to multiple recipients, often with a request to forward the email to others. The goal is to spread the email to as many people as possible, usually with a specific message, joke, or request.

Here's an example of how it might look:

Email 1: From: John Doe [email protected] To: Jane Smith [email protected] Subject: You won't believe what happened to me!

Hi Jane,

I just got the craziest email from my friend Mike. He said he saw a UFO landing in his backyard last night! I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I thought you might be interested in hearing about it.

Best, John

Email 2: From: Jane Smith [email protected] To: Bob Johnson [email protected] Subject: Re: You won't believe what happened to me!

Hi Bob,

I just got an email from John about a UFO sighting in his friend Mike's backyard. I'm not sure what to believe, but it's definitely an interesting story. I thought you might want to hear about it.

Best, Jane

Email 3: From: Bob Johnson [email protected] To: Sarah Lee [email protected] Subject: Re: You won't believe what happened to me!

Hi Sarah,

I just got an email from Jane about a UFO sighting. I'm not sure if it's true, but it's definitely an interesting story. I thought you might want to hear about it.

Best, Bob

And so on...

The problem with email chain mail is that it can quickly become overwhelming, with multiple emails being sent to multiple recipients, and the original message getting lost in the noise. Additionally, it can be a waste of time and resources, as people may not be interested in receiving or forwarding the email.

To avoid getting caught up in email chain mail, it's a good idea to be mindful of the emails you receive and only forward messages that are relevant and interesting to you.