I couldn't quote you any specific figures, but I think the amount of totally illegitimate SPAM email would be exponentially larger than the amount from forwarded email traffic that never gets opened.
And this system would not reduce the bandwidth by much if everyone still opens the link and views the attachment anyway, would only save on a few upload trips. Especially as everyone is using web based email these days which sort of accomplishes the same thing.
Also I think any gains made by the site would be undone by the fact that the site's primary goal is to encourage people to find this stuff and send it on. ie.
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In the process, you can have fun with the site. You get access to loads of amusing stuff that others have posted, and you can share it on facebook, myspace or even on your blog. You can invite your friends, which will earn you points also.
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So as an IT person who would know, I don't think much of this site's claim to saving energy.
I don't really have an opinion one way or the other on them donating a portion of their earnings (from ad's) to good causes.. but it's funny that if this revenue is to grow then it is because they have succeeded in getting more people to use more bandwidth downloading this type of content.
