Subj : Time limits
To   : Rob Swindell
From : Alan Ianson
Date : Thu May 07 2020 13:17:30

Hello Rob,

 RS> The reason that a Synchronet BBS "guest" login asks for the user's
 RS> email address is so that if/when the guest sends an email (e.g.
 RS> feedback to the sysop), the reply-to address will point to the Guest's
 RS> actual email address. Otherwise, there would be no method to reply to
 RS> the guest's comments or questions.

I have never been shy about providing my email address just for those reasons although I usually create an account.

 RS> And of course, all of this is completely configurable and
 RS> disable-able. Another option would be to just disallow guest users to
 RS> send any email messages at all.

I think it's good that SBBS asks for an email address. Maybe it could accept a blank entry for those who are shy or simply looking and want to remain annonymous.

 Ttyl :-),
         Al

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