why do e-mail users patronize chain mails?

Question

is it because of the threat that comes with it or the luck that awaits? or just for the fun of contributing to the endless chain of senseless mails?

Answer 1

I think they do it for fun..I know where my delete button is and I use it

Answer 2

They are tricked into it by the wording of the forwards, whether it's a bogus threat or guilt-trip, or even a suggestion such as "This is fun! Spread the fun to your friends!" The forward does the thinking for them, just long enough for them to forward/reshare.