No, we are not talking about a luncheon meat here. Spam is the repeated use
of a phrase, command, or channel that causes screen scroll for others. Not only
is spam considered rude, but excessive screen scroll can interfere with the game
play of anyone seeing it (not to mention combat situations). The game will also
tell you to PUT A LID ON IT and force-quit you after the 20th repeat of a single
command.
It is also considered spam to use the same phrase over several different
channels. The use of all-caps can also be considered spam. Only use capitals to
add emphasis to key words in a sentence.
Moving a large number of items into and out of a container in a crowded,
non-store room is considered spam. Using multiple characters to chat the same
message at the same time is considered spam. Making charmed mobs or pets to
cause screen scroll through movement or orders is considered spam. ANYTHING that
causes excessive or irritating screen scroll can be considered spam.
*Information as of July 28, 2005