Why does everyone set it so no one can e-mail them?

Gosh you sound like one of the nicest of all people thanks for writing this question.

Some folks don't understand that they need to make a separate email address to use for such communications. Since so many people have a main address that is their first and last names. They don't want and shouldn't give that out.

The answer is that many people just know that the email address they have should not be given out. They don't take the time or know how to set up another more annonymous one.

Take care and keep those answers coming.

Happy New Year.

I feel the same way. I am handicapped from Osteoarthritis in the severe degenerative stages. I find this very relaxing, I was also in the construction business for 47 years, went to three Universities, got a medical degree, went to war in 'Nam for two tours and, jumped out of planes, this is why I'm sitting here. I have a vast knowledge to share but, like you ?

I've thought about it but, you know with hundreds of "kooks" out there, no disrespect to anyone and apologies if you were hurt, I just don't need a lot of "e's" from strangers. Even though some mean well. I did this with another site and got snowed under. Some wouldn't leave me alone and I had to changed my "e" think about it Pal. Good luck.

I had my email open to responses and have been bombarded with spam ever since. I have closed it because of that experience. I realize this hampers some of the responses to some of my questions but it is already hard enough trying to keep the spam down.

Well, I know that most people mean well, but there are some among us that abusethe system and try to use it to their own ends for profits or scams. To avoid that I signed up to be helpful but also to protect myself and my interests. The last thing I need is for someone to knowingly or unknowingly send me some spyware that will rob me of important information and then use it to clean my bank accounts. I prefer to be as helpful as possible while retaining my privacy and safeguarding my assets.

my e-mail is open .but sometimes when you are reading a question.you don't know if they are really asking a question or are they that stupid eg...[will my hair catch on fire if i run thru a burning house] this shows you that there are a lot of simple minded people out there .at least if you are going to ask something like that then put it in the right category.jokes and riddles!!!

The only thing slicker than a big city lawyer is a spammer. Like certain lawyers, they skulk around looking for someone to prey upon. When they find your email 'open' they jump right on it and you wont be able to delete the spam faster than it comes in.

I didn't have a very good experience with that