My inbox is constantly filled with solicitations, many of which are inquiries about my attendance at major technology and cybersecurity conferences such as RSA, Black Hat, and DEF CON. On a daily basis, I receive between 1 and 20 of these intrusive requests. RSA concludes on May 1st, but instead of a reprieve, I fear the onslaught of new messages regarding Black Hat and DEF CON will begin. 

Together, we must take a stand against this relentless barrage which disrupts our work and personal lives. Let's press for a mandated one-week detente between the end of one conference (RSA, in this specific case) and the start of solicitations for the next set of major events (Black Hat and DEF CON). 

Many in our industry share this experience. Unchecked, this type of marketing strategy continues to escalate. RPC Marketing reports that the average person receives 121 emails per day, many of which are unsolicited marketing mails and spam. By introducing a break, we can lessen email and cold call fatigue, improving the overall quality and responsiveness of communication within our industry.

This is a personal appeal, not only to spare my inbox, but to foster a more respectful and effective mode of communication within our industry.

Please join me in signing this petition — push for a change that benefits us all in our professional interactions. After all, we're colleagues, not just potential leads.