Posted by Bergamot on 07/20/07 00:40

nice.guy.nige wrote:
>
> I set
> up specific accounts and set any mail to unknown users to go to the
> blackhole - ie, be nuked, deceased, shuffle off this mortal coil etc.

I do the same, but there is a risk of missing legitimate email from
someone who simply made a typo. You may never know about these, unless
said party contacts you again and mentions it. I recently had this
happen with a new client. They got all hot and bothered because I didn't
answer their email. The spouse finally noticed the typo, but I still got
the blame for their mistake. :-\

Just be aware there are drawbacks to defaulting to blackhole. I do think
the good points outweigh the bad, though.

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Berg

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