Please don't spam people looking for employment. It's just cruel

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A Hacker News user shared a personal experience of receiving unwanted emails from people trying to sell their services after commenting on a job search thread. The user felt disheartened and frustrated by the spam, highlighting the emotional toll of job searching.

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Hacker News Front PagePlease don't spam people looking for employment. It's just cruel6/2/2026, 3:31:12 PM

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