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Internet based free samples...
In this technologically advanced day and age, it is a bad idea to reveal to anyone a working email address and a postal address at the same time.

It is even worse to disclose them to a particularly malevolent friend with a propensity towards one-upmanship and a link to "get free samples...for free" websites.

Some 5 years ago, knowing my address, my mate got a free sample of "Tena Lady" sent to my house. I didn't really need them at the time, but it was nice to have the peace of mind.

To get him back, I got the good people at Pampers to send him a large pack of nappies, for free, to his (babyless) address.

I'm sure he appreciated the gesture, as two weeks later, I got a large box of pet food, addressed to "Dr A Chickenfucker Ray" sent to my (petless) address. My parents, who I lived with at the time, were none too impressed.

They have, however, gotten over it since, as they regularly get post addressed to the very same doctor, name wrtten in bold capitals at the top of every free vouchers letter/ box of puppy food/ dog leash.
(Sun 11th Nov 2007, 22:53, More)