[OT] Validating Email Addresses...

[Jim Carwardine]

Thanks, Andre... Jim


on 1/29/08 11:26 AM, Andre Garzia wrote:

> 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
>> Ph. 902.823.2339 / 866.601.2339
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Jim Carwardine,
President & CEO
OYF Consulting
Ph. 902.823.2339 / 866.601.2339
Fx. 902.823-2139
<www.StrategicDoing.com>

StrategicDoing: Execution depends on employees.
Strategic Partner with HiringSmart Canada Ltd.
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