The consensus is that while many spam traps are designed to be inactive and identify senders with poor list hygiene, some do engage with emails, albeit in a limited capacity. This engagement varies across networks and trap types, with some traps (especially 'honeypots') opening emails for payload evaluation, content analysis, or intelligence gathering. The term 'spam trap' itself is broadly defined. Hitting any type of spam trap, regardless of engagement, negatively impacts sender reputation. Maintaining meticulous list hygiene is paramount to avoid these traps.