Scunthorpe problem

The Scunthorpe problem is the unintentional blocking of websites, e-mails, forum posts or search results by a spam filter. Names, abbreviations, and technical terms are most often cited as being affected by the issue.

About Scunthorpe problem in brief

Summary Scunthorpe problemThe Scunthorpe problem is the unintentional blocking of websites, e-mails, forum posts or search results by a spam filter or search engine because their text contains a string of letters that appear to have an obscene or otherwise unacceptable meaning.

Names, abbreviations, and technical terms are most often cited as being affected by the issue.