WARNING: Anti-Gay Website is using Matthew and Judy Shepard's names, for the

purpose of directing you to their Anti-Gay Website.

I received this message and thought it sounded a bit off. So, before opening it, I checked the message details and source. The return path email address was; lovingmatthewshepard202@yahoo.com. it

didn't contain any attachments of files and I was even able to read the message text, [see below].

Believing it was what it professed to be, I went ahead and clicked the link. The websites URL that I had

clicked on, www.matthewshepard.info , had appeared in my browser window, but, then it immediately

changed to, http://www.anti-gay.com/framepg.htm and redirected me to their website. You can't stop

the site from loading, because, it has a dialog box with a repulsive message that you have to click OK

I wasn't as offended by the websites anti-gay and hate inspired message or that I was stupid enough to

fall for their trap. What has infuriated me, is they have the audacity to use Matthew and Judy Shepard's

good names to direct people to a website that defames them personally. I am assuming these twits

are targeting GLBT's, because, it was sent to my websites email; info@tampabaycoalition.com. I am

alerting you, because, I wouldn't want to see young children or teens fall for this insipid ploy to trick

I am reporting this to my internet and email service provider abuse section. And to Yahoo, even though

they have never responded to any reports of hate mail sent via their email clients. Please, if you have

any suggestions on who to report this matter to, who may be able to do something, please let me know.

----- Original Message -----

From: Chillin Dylan

To: info@tampabaycoalition.com

Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 1:08 PM

Subject: www.matthewshepard.info is the best place for matthew defamation

this is just an email to let you know about a new way to further the gay agenda in your city and/or across the nation. please do not let poor matthew shepard have died in vain, honor his memory and his parents' crusades by visiting www.matthewshepard.info <http://www.matthewshepard.info>. just look around the new gay rights metropolis, stay for a cup of java and some education, or even make a donation to your favorite gay charity.