Email adress's

Because the spam bots harvest real addresses and we don't need more spam. Therefore, we munge our addy's, just as you should do.

I am certified mechanic and I have not responded to alot of

Most people don't want or expect personal answers in their inbox's. They post to the newsgroup and expect the answers to be posted to the newsgroup. Instead of hitting "reply", you should be hitting "reply group".

Hope this doesnt

Have a nice day

Dave

People do this because they do not like spam mail in their mailbox.

Spam. Most use-net newsgourp posters do this, not just this group. I have a yahoo.com e mail address for news postings to keep my privet e mail address from getting spammed. I check the yahoo account every so often. 98% of the mail it gets is spam. Charles

I get spam weither not I use somthing different than my primary email address.

As other's have noted, you cut down on the spam by not posting your real e-mail address. Often, you get people posting in here and wanting you to send the reply to their e-mail address because "they don't check the newgroups often". This is sheer laziness on their part, and I will respond in the group, but will not send something to their address. I'm always amazed at the laziness and selfishness of people on these newsgroups. It's an great resource, but some people just want quick answers delivered to their address. Nobody wants to put in the time anymore to research either their subject, or research how to effectively and wisely use the newsgroups.

You also should get in the habit of simply replying to the newsgroup. This is more helpful to a wider range of people then simply answering one person. And folks that ask for advice or help.....it helps everyone if you can take the time to post back and let everyone know what resolved your problems, if indeed they do get resolved.

Ian

If I create a Yahoo or Hotmail address,will I still be able to access this group? How will I be able to do it? Not sure. I do get a lot of spam!

I get spam in my roadrunner account, which I rarely use. My personial account is thru a website I have something to do with. Outside of Ebay, maybe 40 people have that address. Im not a member of any mailing lists,joke of the day lists, ect. Charles

Yes you can still access the group. Thru your current ISP (internet Service Provider). You just set your outgoing newsgroup e mail address to your yahoo or hotmail address.

The headers will still list your ISP name, but not your e mail account at that isp. Charles