M wrote regarding 'Re: [OT]: Beware new indirection type in spam' on Sat, Nov 12 at 16:46:
> Peter wrote:
> >
> >There is a new type of indirection used by spam. It uses well known 
> >search engine URLs to score hits *and* reap valid email addresses. It 
> >works like this:
> 
> So, install Firefox which will not automatically load images or "click" 
> on links for you, and don't ever click on a link in the email address. 

I think you mean Thunderbird, or possibly a real mail program like
mutt. :)  Firefox most certainly *does* automatically load images...
;)

--Danny, noting that said indirection has been around for years.
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