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BCc. Use your discretion.
42. Never expose your friend's or contact's email address to
strangers by listing them all in the To: field. Use BCc:!
43. Make sure when using BCc: that your intentions are proper. To
send BCc: copies to others as a way of talking behind someone's
back is inconsiderate.

Email Forwarding

44. Don't forward emails that say to do so--no matter how noble
the cause may be. Most are hoaxes or hooey and may not be
appreciated by those you send to.
45. If someone asks you to refrain from forwarding emails they
have that right and you shouldn't get mad or take it personally.
46. When forwarding email, if you cannot take the time to type a
personal comment to the person you are forwarding to--then don't
bother.
47. Don't forward anything without editing out all the forwarding
>>>>, other email addresses, headers and commentary from all the
other forwarders.
48. If you must forward to more than one person, put your email
address in the TO: field and all the others you are sending to in the
BCc: field to protect their email address from being published to
those they do not know. This is a serious privacy issue!
49. Be careful when forwarding email on political or controversial
issues. The recipient may not appreciate your POV.

Email and Perception, Privacy, Copyright

50. Choose your email address wisely. It will determine, in part,
how you are perceived.
51. Try not to make assumptions when it comes to email. Always
ask for clarification before you react.
52. Posting or forwarding of private email is copyright
infringement -- not to mention downright rude. You need
permission from the author first!

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