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There is something brewing and this may be BIG in the newsletter industry.
Have you been getting spammed with newsletter emails that you did NOT subscribe for?
Recently, Beehiiv has been under fire for something that is kind of their fault… but then again, not really?
idk, you be the judge below…
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This is kind of like a “chicken or the egg” type thing, but here we go.
There is a website called OpenSend that uses some complicated tech to see who lands on your website.
To make this as simple as possible, essentially, what they do track you to see “other” places you may be signed in and then use that information to snag your email address and even your location.
Scary, huh? Having your contact information taken just because you landed on a website.
This is assuredly illegal if used in the EU (Europe). Everything digital seems illegal there.
But how does Beehiiv fit into this?
Apparently, they are allowing businesses to install these tools on their Beehiiv-hosted website.
Jacky Chou recently confronted the CEO of Beehiiv about this, and he basically mentioned that their company doesn’t control the enforcement of any laws against these “shady” tools.
So the question, is Beehiiv at fault for allowing the use of such tools? or should they essentially “snitch” on people that are using it?
IDK what to do.
Personally, I don’t think it’s much of an issue on Beehiiv’s part. They are allowing the open use of their platform to collect email. It totally is disingenuous to collect emails without consent, but that is the fault those enforcing the rules.
But then again, illegal or “frowned upon” activity should not be done simply because it’s “allowed”.
If it’s wrong, it’s wrong.
With all that said, I don’t use such tactics to grow my newsletter so this isn’t a problem for me and think anyone should still use Beehiiv as it’s the best email software out there right now for running and growing (legitimately) newsletters.
What do you think?
Should the unethical newsletter owners be held accountable for their actions? or should Beehiiv not allow them to do it in the first place?
Chat soon,
Chris Myles
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