All in all, forwards are generally considered intrusive.
Most of the people hate it or rather feel like killing the person who send mails which says, ‘If you do not want something terrible to happen to you, forward this to…’? This is especially true if you receive them at work. Emails at the workplace should be related to your job or field of work.Here are five reasons office forwards are a bad idea:
Clog the mailbox
The server at work has a limited capacity. Too many forwards can result in the network getting jammed. If this ends up obstructing official mail, your forwards will not be appreciated and you will be in trouble.
Distracts from work
Imagine your boss working hard on a presentation he has to make to the client tomorrow. Suddenly an icon flashes saying he has received a new email. He logs on to his account only to find a forward from you. Do you think he is going to appreciate your breaking the flow of his work?
Spread of viruses
Unknown to you, forwards can contain malignant code or viruses. The more people you forward such mails to, the higher the number of computers infected. The virus can also infect the network at office, leading to important files getting corrupted.
Ethical issues
You cannot be entirely sure of how the content of the forward will be perceived by the recipient. Emails with inappropriate jokes can be considered sexual harassment if they are reported by a female recipient.
Breach of rules
Because of all these reasons, many companies have a strict no-forwards policy. If you are not aware of this, you will be breaking a rule that can even invite disciplinary action. It’s best to just refrain from any forwards at all.
All in all, forwards are generally considered intrusive. They are meant to be sent to people they would mean something to or people you can afford to annoy. While you may choose to send them out to your friends, a more formal situation calls for more discretion.
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