Summary

Billy Jones has compiled a list of "Internet spam factories," which are websites that allow users to post low-value content, contributing to the estimated $10 billion annual cost of internet spam borne by the global population.

Abstract

Billy Jones introduces the concept of "Internet spam factories," which are websites that enable indiscriminate posting of content with little to no value, akin to pollution from a 19th-century steam train. These sites, which include social media platforms, writer sites, and free advertising search engines, are categorized into three main types with some being hybrids. The article emphasizes the significant economic impact of internet spam, with an estimated global cost exceeding $10 billion per year. Jones has begun a list of these spam factories, organized alphabetically, and encourages readers to contribute to its expansion by commenting with omissions or corrections. The list includes well-known platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as lesser-known sites like Adsansar.com and Caffeine.tv.

Opinions

The author, Billy Jones, implies that the proliferation of low-quality content on the internet is a serious issue, akin to environmental pollution.
He suggests that users should be aware of these "spam factories" and the role they play in the broader internet ecosystem.
The article takes a critical stance on websites that allow for unfiltered content posting, indicating that they contribute to the problem of internet spam.
Jones is of the opinion that the cost of internet spam is unfairly distributed, affecting everyone globally.
The tone of the article is one of advocacy for a cleaner internet space, with the list serving as a tool for awareness and potential action against spam.
By inviting comments for list expansion, Jones expresses a collaborative approach to tackling the issue of internet spam.

Billy’s Big List Of Internet Spam Factories

What’s an Internet spam factory, you ask? Actually you probably already know even if you’ve never heard the term before, and for those of you who need it spelled out, an Internet spam factory is a website where anyone can spew out products, or ideas that are of no value to anyone, like a smokestack on a 19th Century coal fired steam train.

The cost of Internet spam that is ultimately paid by every person in the world is thought to be in excess of 10 Billion US Dollars per year.

Internet spam factories come in 3 varieties. The first kind is what is commonly called social media. You probably use one or more social media sites already. Number 2 is so called writers sites where anything and everything goes. Perhaps you know of a few. The 3rd type is so called search engines like Adsansar.com which allow anyone to advertise for free. With a few restrictions of course. Then there are hybrids like Smily that combine 2 or more types.

Some of these websites are solely in the data collection business. Remember, if it’s free on the internet then users are their product. Others

So to make you more aware of these Internet spam factories I’ve started composing a list in alphabetical order. While the list is small I hope… er, ah, expect it will grow over time.

Adsansar.com

Blogger.com

Caffeine.tv

Couchsurfing.com

Crunchyroll.com

Facebook.com

Influenster.com

Instagram.com

LinkedIn.com

Medium.com

Opendiary.com

Pinterest.com

PrNewswire.com (7 day free trial)

Prowly.com (7 day free trial)

Simly

Tribe.so

Tumbler.com

Twitch.tv

Twitter.com

YouTube.com

Wattpad.com

WordPress.com

To be continued…

If you know of any which have been omitted from this list, or believe I need to make corrections, feel free to comment below so that I may add them ASAP. Thank you — Billy Jones, Wackemall.com. No really.