Verizon Stupidity

I can't send an email with a link to this restaurant. OMG. Apparenly, it may look like a restaurant site, but it's actually spam -- and here's what Verizon has to say about that:

What does it mean if I get an error message that indicates that I sent spam?
The error message is intended to notify you that a message you attempted to send was blocked because it was determined to be spam. It also provides you with a link to this FAQ page for more information.

What should I do if I receive a spam notification message when I attempt to send email?
Sending spam from the Verizon.net domain is prohibited by the Acceptable Use Policy http://netservices.verizon.net/portal/link/main/policies.

If you feel we identified your email in error, you may forward the suspected email message as an attachment to spamdetector.update@verizon.net . The message will be examined by third party anti-spam experts. If the message is found to be legitimate, Verizon is notified to adjust or modify the spam filter which caught your message. You will not receive any notification following the review process.

How does Verizon determine whether my E-mail is SPAM?
Verizon uses a third party vendor to scan email messages for spam. Their systems use a combination of proprietary anti-spam techniques and spam complaints sent from users across the Internet to create spam filters. The false positive rate is very low.

Can I opt out of SPAM scanning?
No. Every message sent from the Verizon.net domain is scanned in order to reduce overall spam volumes on the Internet. This policy benefits you by reducing the likelihood that an email message you send will be blocked by the receiving service provider.

I particularly like that last line. On the off chance that someone else will mistake your email for spam, we'll stop it before it gets to them. We got this idea from the people who make you watch antipiracy notices on the DVD you legitimately paid for. We think its pretty neat, and we don't care what you think. After all - we're The Phone Company!