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Leo Bicknell <bicknell@ufp.org> writes:
> That is, the sender address could be stored in the PR database,
> visable only to those who can change the status of a PR (I assume
> they have some password protected web/e-mail interface).

The PR database is distributed worldwide through cvsup.

> While spam is a fact of life, in some cases we need to reevaluate
> plastering an e-mail address everywhere just because we can.

No, you need to realize that spam will happen no matter how careful
you are, and take appropriate countermeasures.

DES
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