On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 at 09:59:30, Dave P wrote: (ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
On Thu, 3 Jun 2004, Tony Firshman wrote:
>The most effective way to avoid this is simply to use a form on your site, >but that's clumsy.
Why clumsy?
You force the person to edit a document within the minimal editing facilities of a web browser, and limit their ability to include attachments. If the user is partially sighted, they may be forced to edit their email with little control over the font size they're displayed, or with uncomfortable wrapping. Blind users often can't use reader software properly on forms. In these cases, it is best to allow them to use their own email client.
OK - but it is fine for the majority I suspect. Font size is easy to adjust. Good point about attachments - I should be able to add code for that. ...... something for a rainy day.
That sounds worth thinking about.
An alternative I have seen that is very clever is single use email addresses. You click a link and are issued an email address that is linked to your login site. Spammers get to send one spam then find their site is blocked in future and they cannot request addresses. Whitelisted people can re-use their addresses or be given a private, shared email address. However, this system doesn't work well for some users that have trouble grasping these concepts. That's what AOL is for. :)
Dave
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