Re: javascript Security... the official word

[Andy Augustine <aug@ix.netcom.com>]

>I do not understand where being able to grab a user/visitor's email address
is a
>breach of privacy or a worry.   Actually I find it pretty darn useful... If
>someone visits a site they DO leave a bunch of logs all over the place and they
>could evenrutally be traced to a singular individual without that much work..
>...
>I would quickly add code to my page to use such features, since these items
>allow me to :
>...
>2) contact visitors later,  if needed or to notify them of updates...

The security factor is not in reference to us 'responsible' netizens, but
giving this ability to SPAMers and junk e-mail lists is a real concern.
Just a little food for thought.

Andy

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