Why the double opt-in

Had a great conversation with a new client (friend of a friend) about how to build his online database and start marketing to prospects. I discussed the double opt-in which always raises a few questions with new people. Why not just send everyone an email and give them an "opt out" link? If they don't want it, they'll opt out, right?.

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