Hiding email addresses from bots

[kmsd]

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum and appreciate a chance to get answers to some burning web questions. I'm looking for a way to hide my email address from those pesky email harvesting bots. If I put my email address in a javascript pop up window and linked the address, would the bots still be able to find and harvest the address?

Keri

[paulhiles]

Hi Keri,

Welcome to WebProWorld! Looking for protection from mail harvesting? I have just the thing! :o)

Well actually quite a few suggestions! For some simple Javascript implementations and email scrambling techniques, check out the following thread in Web Programming:
Spam Prevention Tip (http://www.webproworld.com/viewtopic.php?t=26037)

and there are some great suggestions for using server-side contact forms in the Security Watch forum...
Email Harvesting - Ways to Prevent (http://www.webproworld.com/viewtopic.php?t=27188)

Hope that helps, look forward to seeing you around the boards! :o)

Paul

[kmsd]

Paul,

Thanks a bunch for the thread link. I was able to do a test of it on a random page and it works like a charm! I will also explore your second suggestion.

Again - your help was fantastic!
Keri