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		rch on April 4, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 335k downloads of Learning Python The Hard Way Agreed. I was one of those downloads, but I wouldn't have handed over an email address for the privilege. One thing though... if I do opt-in for something, I wouldn't mark it as spam in a web mail client. That is strictly non-programmer behavior.

dpritchett on April 4, 2011 [–]

I'll mark your newsletter as spam in gmail if you don't provide an easy way for me to unsubscribe - preferably without having to remember my account info.

rch on April 4, 2011 | [–]

Good point. I still might start with a friendly email though.

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