[OT] Validating Email Addresses...

[Andre Garzia]

Jim,

I have a simple way to send the download link by email, I'll send it
later by email or post on this list if more people want this.

Cheers
andre

On 1/29/08, Jim Carwardine <jim at oyfconsulting.com> wrote:
> Hi Folks... I offer some free downloads on my web site...
>
> (a web site I will be recreating using Rev - so I feel some legitimacy
> asking the question on this list - as I will need to do something in Rev
> ultimately)
>
> ... And I'm asking for some contact information from the downloader (fair
> trade I feel).  I'm getting a lot of garbage being offered by people who
> want a look but don't want to give their info.
>
> Screening for legitimate email addresses is done on many web sites and I
> understand:
>
> 1. Checking for the @ sign - a very weak edit.
> 2. Sending the download link by email to the downloader's email address -
> pretty strong edit.
>
> What I see some web sites do is legitimize the email address on the spot and
> immediately deny access if the email is illegitimate.  How is this done?
>
> Any other great ideas about screening email addresses?
>
> Thanks... Jim
>
> Jim Carwardine,
> President & CEO
> OYF Consulting
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