I hate to say this, but it has been that way for a long time and email addresses are quite easy to get, anyway. However, there are legal things you can do if you get problems concerning it.

I think we all get enough spam, however! And my sympathies are with you there.

I don't see your email and I don't see mine.

Are you trying to send an email with your address undisclosed, crazylady? If so, I don't think they filter them for you anymore through GW. They used to; but now they are apparent.

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