>I agree, but there seems to be no real solution to stop it. So, my workaround is thus:
> I have my own domain registerd, etc. and run my own email server. Therefore I can create as many email addresses as I want. I use two right now, with a third out there for mailing lists. One is the address I give family and friends to send me real email. The other is the address I use whenever filling out any information that requires you to provide an email address. Other then sites that require you to respond to an email to finish access authorization, I pretty much ignore what comes to that address and merely delete it every once in a while to keep from filling my server. Not a complete solution, but at least the mailbox that receives my 'important' messages stays free from junk.
> You don't have to run your own mail server for this, most ISP's around here give 2 addresses standard, back when i connected that way I did the same thing with the two addresses.
>
> Randy

Randy:

I use a twist on the same idea. Whenever I need to register somewhere I create a new alias with their name on it (e.g. amazon@mydomain.net)

That way I can get their stuff and I will know when they seel their name list. (Note: Amazon has been very good and in the 3 years I´ve been using this system they have never sold their list. I used them just as an example).

Just my .02