[LINK] Antispam tools

[jeff.evans at iird.vic.gov.au]

Given the enormous rise in spams we all have experienced (unless we have a
tight, non-standard OS and/or heuristic email filtering...) these two sites
may be of value to Linkers. Naturally, the Spam Act means none of _our_
countrymen&women are the source of spam. It's good to see "public spirited"
internet people still offering valuable free services. (well you might spot
some Google Ads..)

Bugmenot.com <http://www.bugmenot.com>
"BugMeNot.com was created as a mechanism to quickly bypass the login of web
sites that require compulsory registration and/or the collection of
personal/demographic information "

Mailinator(tm) <http://www.mailinator.com/>
" Its no signup, instant email. Here is how it works: You are on the web,
at a party, or talking to your favorite insurance salesman. Whereever you
are, someone (or some webpage) asks for your email. You know if you give
it, you'll be on their spam list. On the other hand, you do want at least
one message from that person. The answer is to give them a mailinator
address. You don't need to sign-up. You just make it up on the spot. Pick
jonesy at mailinator.com or bipster at mailinator.com - pick anything you want
(up to 15 characters before the @ sign)." They even have a bookmarklet to
automate the creation of new email addresses.

Regards

Jeff Evans
Manager, Business Channel
Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development (DIIRD)
Victoria, Australia
Ph 03 9651 9590 Fax 03 9651 9725
Email jeff.evans at iird.vic.gov.au
http://www.business.channel.vic.gov.au
http://www.business.vic.gov.au
http://www.export.vic.gov.au
http://www.ecommerce.vic.gov.au



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