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    Old 06-23-2010, 04:42 AM
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    Just a little bit of information for people who sign up for e-mail newsletters.

    I think it's pretty common practice to have a "double opt-in" newsletter format, to combat spam. This means that you go to a website, sign up for their newsletter, and then you can expect to see a sign-up confirmation e-mail appear in your mailbox.

    You have to respond to that confirmation e-mail, in order to actually be added to the mailing list!

    This prevents anyone (a company or a prankster) from forcibly subscribing you to an e-mail newsletter.

    Just an FYI ...
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    Old 06-23-2010, 04:47 AM
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    Thanks for the info.
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    Old 06-23-2010, 04:47 AM
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    Sent my confirmation back!! :-D :thumbup:
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    Old 06-23-2010, 04:52 AM
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    Thanks, I always wondered why you had to confirm it!
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    Old 06-23-2010, 05:55 AM
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    Thanks for letting us know.
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    Old 06-23-2010, 06:45 AM
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    Yes, it is so someone doesn't sign you up for everything and anything :thumbup:
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    Old 06-23-2010, 07:41 AM
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    Thank you for the explanation :D:D:D
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    Old 06-23-2010, 08:33 AM
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    Thanks for the explanation! :D
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    Old 06-23-2010, 11:12 AM
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    Yes, I have had to do that several times. Thanks for letting us all know!
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    Old 06-23-2010, 08:20 PM
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    Well, I learned something today. Thanks.
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