New meaning to "Bulk" mailing...

[Kevy Baby]

The second link pretty much addresses the issue. One other thing is that a repeat offender of trying to mail a brick could possibly be hit with a mail fraud charge: a VERY serious offense.

Also, mailing a brick wouldn't be a PITA for the mailer: it would be a PITA for the USPS.

Personally, it seems kind of silly, but if it makes one feel better, so be it.

This would be a good time to remind everyone that you can register yourself on a national DNM (Do Not Mail) list with the DMA (Direct Marketers Association) here: http://www.dmachoice.org/. Almost all mailers use this list to suppress their mailings. It's not a perfect system, but it is a very effective one.

Also, despite what some people claim, direct mail does not contribute to deforestation. The vast majority of paper today is made from trees grown specifically to make paper. These trees are grown like crops and the land is continually re-used for this exact purpose. Recycled paper (which thankfully is going out of vogue) is actually more harmful to the environment than virgin stock.

Also, while the paper making process used to be an environmentally unfriendly process, almost all US and Canadian mills have been rebuilt or replaced. Also, offshore paper mills (predominantly China) are cleaning up their acts as well. Modern paper making is a MUCH cleaner process than it was 20 years ago.