🌟 What is Spam? The Hidden Truth Behind Digital Reactions

We often hear the word “spam” — on social media, in emails, and even in everyday conversations. But have you ever thought about what spam really means? Is it just about useless messages, or is there something deeper hidden behind it?

To understand this, let’s look at a real story.

💠 A Free Digital Marketing Course

Some time ago, I shared my digital marketing course completely for free.

• No sales pitch.

• No tricks.

• No “buy one, get one free” scheme.

It was a lifetime free offer.

Even then, that post was removed from a group. Within minutes, the group admin responded. You might wonder:

“If something is free, helpful, and has no catch, why is it considered spam?”

The answer doesn’t lie in the content itself, but in the emotion it triggers in others.

🌿 Spam is About How People Feel

The truth is: spam is not always about what you share.
It’s about how the person receiving it feels.

My free course post made the admin feel challenged.

• They perceived a threat to their position or influence.

• When people feel their power or control is at risk, they react quickly — deleting, blocking, or silencing the message.

Compare this with another scenario:

• If someone talks about Alex Hormozi in that same group, no post gets deleted.

• No angry responses.

Why? Because Hormozi doesn’t threaten their position. He’s far away, global, and not competing locally.

✨ Redefining Spam

So, what is spam really?

Most of us think spam means:

• Unwanted emails

• Promotional messages

• Fake offers

The truth is: spam exists in the emotion it triggers, not in the content itself.

If the recipient feels:

• Uncomfortable

• Threatened

• Loss of control

…then even a free gift or helpful message can be considered spam.

🌈 The Key Takeaway

Next time your helpful post gets deleted, remember:

Spam is not always in the message. It’s in the mind of the person seeing it.

It’s about perception, emotions, and the unconscious feeling of threat.