Oh, how embarrassing. Travel writer Christopher Elliott signed up for StumbleUpon and due to some pre-checked boxes and a programming error, accidentally invited everyone he had ever emailed to join StumbleUpon.
StumbleUpon Sends Invites To Everyone You've Ever Emailed Without Your Permission
By October 3, 2007
EXCLUSIVE: TBWA’s Vomit-Soaked Holiday Party Invite
By December 4, 2006
The holiday party invite from TBWAChiatDay, NYC, has the answer, and it’s not pretty.

