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Can you assume an email address is a good one if it isn't returned?

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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: December 26, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Can you assume an email address is a good one if it isn't returned?
>
> Leo,

> Can you assume an email address is a good one if it isn't
> returned to you..Thanks

Nope. Some mailers will simply discard email with invalid addresses
as part of how they combat spam.

Thanks for asking,

Leo

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