johnnie - 3:20 pm on Nov 25, 2009 (gmt 0)

No, Johnnie, it's advertising. Spam is unsolicited bulk messages sent indiscriminately.

I partly agree on the strict defintion of spam. However, too much ad space on a page is also commonly regarded as looking 'spammy'. Maybe I should've said that.

Yes, my response is a sign of growing frustration. I know that being an SEO makes me terribly biased towards the organic side of the spectrum, but when I search on google, I want to see a list of relevant websites to dive into. If I want to see a list of business in my area, I'll consult the yellow pages.