Choose a follow-up date when no timeline is given
Many senders offer an opt-out route and publish no processing timeline. With nothing to work toward, a submitted request can sit unreviewed in your log for months. A follow-up date you choose yourself fixes that.
Set a follow-up date you can rely on
- When you log the request, add a Follow-Up Date field and enter a specific date you picked.
- Pick a date several weeks out, since senders often work from print runs already in production. For background on timing, see the guide to timing and follow-up.
- On that date, check whether mail from the sender has continued. Then decide whether to contact the sender, try another opt-out route, or extend your observation period.
- If you contact the sender, ask whether they received your request and what their usual processing time is. Phrase it as a question.
What your follow-up date is and is not
A date you chose is a prompt to review your log. It is not a deadline the sender agreed to, so do not present it to them as one. Some senders work on long cycles and do not publish timelines. If mail has stopped by your date, you can close the entry. If it has not, you have a clear starting point for one follow-up. If you are unsure how to proceed, contact Junk Mail Magic support.
Add the date before you close the tab
Set the date right after submitting, while the request details are fresh. A date added later still works, so add one to any open entry that lacks it.
Instructions for the next step
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Photograph one piece you are authorized to handle, with the sender and full mailing label visible. Review the details before submitting. The first request is free; the sender controls the response.
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