Why does Apple keep spamming me?

Question

I'm a happy Apple customer except for the fact that I can't seem to get off the marketing email list. I've gotten Apple spam on these days this year: 5/14, 7/8, 7/10, 8/26, 9/22, & 9/23. Each time I've clicked on the link in the spam and asked to be unsubscribed. The web page has always come up and told me I'm unsubscribed and then I get more spam. Is this just happening to me?
I wouldn't have posted here except THERE'S NO FREAKING WAY TO TELL APPLE ANYTHING ANY OTHER WAY No general email address, no phone number that isn't for support. I've sent several emails and I get no reply. If anyone at Apple can fix this, my email address is the one I've logged into this forum with. Please stop spamming me!
My next stop will be the Attorney General of my state. Let's hope he's a Windows fan with a bone to pick...
kd

Answer 1

They're standard marketing junk. This latest is "Last chance to protect your MacBook". Thank God it's my last chance. Prior subject lines have been "Announcing HD TV shows on Apple TV", "Give the gift employees and clients want to get.", "Adobe Creative Suite 4. Preorder today.", "iMac. The perfect desktop computer for your home.", etc. I'll paste in below the full text of the email I received today. I've cut out parts that might compromise my account or privacy. Enjoy.
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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:02:27 -0700 (PDT)
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Return-path: [email protected]
From: Apple <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: Last chance to protect your MacBook.
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Play more. Worry less.
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Your one-year warranty is about to expire.
Keep your investment safe with the AppleCare Protection Plan. This is your =
last chance to extend your service and support coverage to three years from=
your MacBook purchase date. You'll get expert telephone technical support,=
anytime access to online resources, and global repair coverage.*
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- Mac OS, iLife, and iWork
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with MacBook
Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for your MacBook today.
Buy and register online or call 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273).
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Repair service may include onsite, carry-in, and direct mail-in; specific a=
vailability of each option depends on product type and location of Apple Au=
thorized Service Provider. Apple may also request that the customer replace=
components with readily installable parts.
The AppleCare Protection Plan must be purchased within the covered product'=
s warranty term. For further details, please review terms and conditions.
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