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These mandatory emails about the upcoming IPO are a violation of the CAN-SPAM Act because there is no unsubscribe option. The FTC enforces this law, and violations can be reported via a form at

Here’s the message I’m sending along to the FTC with an example IPO promotional email. Feel free to copy it and make your own report, but writing your own complaint is even more effective.

Subject: Report of Unwanted & Deceptive Email Practices – Reddit IPO Spam

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to report a series of unwanted promotional emails I have been receiving from Reddit concerning their upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). Despite my attempts to find a way to opt-out, these emails do not include an unsubscribe link and originate from a no-reply address, making it impossible for me to stop receiving them.

The content of these emails frames Reddit’s IPO as a significant opportunity for me, which I find misleading and deceptive. It appears to be an abuse of user contact information for the purpose of promoting their financial interests. This practice not only disrupts my personal and professional life by cluttering my inbox with unsolicited emails but also raises serious concerns about the ethical standards of Reddit’s marketing strategies.

In light of the Federal Trade Commission’s role in protecting consumers and enforcing laws against deceptive email practices, I believe this issue falls squarely within your regulatory purview. The lack of an unsubscribe option contravenes the CAN-SPAM Act’s requirement for a clear and conspicuous way to opt out of future emails. This situation highlights a broader issue of companies exploiting user data for financial gain without providing an easy mechanism to opt out of such communications.

I urge the FTC to investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that Reddit, and companies engaging in similar practices, comply with established laws and regulations governing email communications and consumer rights. I am willing to provide further details or copies of the emails in question if required.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your ongoing efforts to protect consumers from deceptive and unwanted email practices.

Sincerely,

A Reddit User