Why People Think Spam Is Bad: Beyond the Annoyance
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2024 report, spam accounts for nearly 47% of all email traffic globally, which is approximately 160 billion emails daily. This overwhelming volume of unwanted messages is the primary reason why people think spam is bad, though the real issues are far more sinister than a cluttered inbox.