spam is only bad if you are getting something that you are not looking for.  It is good if you find something that you might like if you see it.

I send emails to people who comment on my blogs if it is realvant or something I would like to share but keep it private.  I think most of us in the Rain are willing to accept emails from fellow AR members.  After all, these are typically people we trust and are not perceived as spammers.  We don't see it as a problem because we usually have a name and face to go along with the email.    I can see why Need A Notary would have this question as neither a name nor picture is given in the profile.  If this company is going to pursue the email comment tactics it may want to reconsider the transparency of it's blog.  AR is a social networking site.  It is hard to network with a logo and a company name.  I hope this answer helps determine if emailing is appropriate for Need a Notary.