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DREVIE:
 I am interested in a program that could be embedded in an e-mail
> that would delete your address, if the e-mail is forwarded.  I had
> an experience with an email that I basically.  was trying to tell
> those idiots that forward e-mails without checking the validity.
> any way I got an angry person who wanted to know how I got his
> address.  I got to thinking that he gave it to me when he forwarded
> the e-mail. how can one keep from having their address being sent
> on. once it is sent to those that may or may not delete all of the
> previous addresses.  you are at the mercy of those receive your
> e-mail. Even using BCC leaves you vernable.  Because your name is in
> the from section of the e-mail.  Not all people are going to delete
> your name when they forward.  I always do but the next guy may not.
DAve

mouser:
it's a very interesting issue -- it can't be done in the way you are wanting, with a program embedded in the email.

but it might be possible by specifying non-real FROM info, and using your real email only in the "REPLY-TO" field.

the only danger in this case might be that it might increase the chance of your email being marked as spam.

i'm curious to hear what others think.

DREVIE:
I would like to try this but I do not know where the REPLY-To field is.  I only see a from field.

Stoic Joker:
it might be possible by specifying non-real FROM info, and using your real email only in the "REPLY-TO" field.

the only danger in this case might be that it might increase the chance of your email being marked as spam.
-mouser (February 20, 2010, 02:44 PM)
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Doesn't quite guarantee it, but is awfully close. Forged headers require either an open relay, or relay permissions. Neither is a stellar option. Best bet is a batch of disposable addresses.

mouser:
I would like to try this but I do not know where the REPLY-To field is.  I only see a from field.
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this will depend on your email client -- if you are using web-based email you might not have this option.

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