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[mnortham]

Hi -

We're creating an anonymous news tip form for our trade magazine and don't want to require users to submit their email address unless they want to.

We're not sending them an email confirmation so that's not an issue.

Is there any way to make the email field optional?

Best,

Mark

[mycontac]

Good Day,

Do to security and abuse concerns, this is not an option with our service. There is however a work-around that we have posted which you can find here:

http://www.mycontactform.com/faq.php?fiddet=189&ptid=9&stid=0

It is important to note that this would take away one of the methods we have in fighting spam, so it is generally not recommended.

Nick Ladd
myContactForm.com

[mnortham]

Hi Nick -

Thanks very much for the workaround - very helpful. If we end up getting a lot of spam, we'll definitely consider making the email required.

Great service, BTW!

Best,

Mark