Okay, another dumb question. What does spamming it do -- block it from ever coming into my address? Or, does it show to them that they are blocked and they give up?
As for me giving out that e-address to a bank or someone, no I do not do that either. The only businesses I have given this to are the quilting board, the Fons&Porter people and other very reputable fabric shops. At all times, I gave written instructions that they were not allowed to share or distribute any of my information, either personal or otherwise. Very interesting how this Internet weaves its web.