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RE: Anti-spam email links in Javascript

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From: Cheryl D. Wise
Date: Apr 16, 2004 1:20PM

I suspect that those using verification required autoresponders sending
codes may in turn either be blocked by other people's spam filters or that
the recipients will not respond with the appropriate confirmation.

I tend to be in the latter group. I get requests for "verification" and
usually can them. I simply don't trust them. Too many reports that some of
the verification systems (especially free ones) have sold the "verified"
email addresses. Many businesses also limit internet access for their
employees, allowing only "approved" sites, frequently cached versions. Which
would eliminate their ability to be verified. I know a couple of
corporations that to that.

Personally I prefer either a form which has the added benefit that those
using a public computer and online email as opposed to pop/imap mail can
still easily send a response or a plain unadorned email address that can be
run through spam filters. Yes, no matter what you do you risk missing some
people which is why a telephone number and/or snail mail address is still
important.


Cheryl D. Wise
Certified Professional Web Developer
MS-MVP-FrontPage
www.wiserways.com
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