> Is there a published specification on e-mail addresses? The > reason I ask is > that we are using the 'email' validator, and it's accepting > as valid e-mail > addresses such as 'u-+-+%^_/[EMAIL PROTECTED]'. I didn't > think Validator > would accept these, but apparently is it. If there's not an > established > spec for e-mail addresses, then I would assume that anything goes.... > > Comments?
There was discussion about this earlier on the mailing list. Search the archives for "email validation RFC" or some such. There's an RFC that covers what're valid email addresses. Your example looks perfectly valid to me... -TPP ----------------------------------------- This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review, use, retention, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the recipient), please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. Also, email is susceptible to data corruption, interception, tampering, unauthorized amendment and viruses. We only send and receive emails on the basis that we are not liable for any such corruption, interception, tampering, amendment or viruses or any consequence thereof. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]