Automated Response

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Hi,

Is it possible to create an automated response to incoming messages in
Windows mail, if I am away on holiday. I want to create one so that for all
incoming mail that goes to my one folder, they will get a response saying I'm
away and when I'll be back.

Thanks,
Kelly
 
Kelsey13 said:
Hi,

Is it possible to create an automated response to incoming messages in
Windows mail, if I am away on holiday. I want to create one so that for
all
incoming mail that goes to my one folder, they will get a response saying
I'm
away and when I'll be back.
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Bear in mind that could be an invitation to burglars.
 
Kelsey13 said:
Hi,

Is it possible to create an automated response to incoming messages in
Windows mail, if I am away on holiday. I want to create one so that for
all
incoming mail that goes to my one folder, they will get a response saying
I'm
away and when I'll be back.
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Ps.
Such automated responses confirm to spammers
that the email address is live.
 
Julian said:
Ps.
Such automated responses confirm to spammers
that the email address is live.
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Yes, if the spammer has bothered to include a valid return address,
which is usually not the case. More often then not, they use the return address
of someone they have a grudge against, so all the bounce notices and hateful
replies go there.
 
Although a simple responder is easily created, it should
be sophisticated enough to respond only to contacts in
your address book. It should never give a vacation message
to strangers or spammers.
I don't think Windows Mail's rules have sufficient flexibility
to achieve that degree of discretion.

Gary VanderMolen
 
Yes, if the spammer has bothered to include a valid return address,
which is usually not the case. More often then not, they use the return
address
of someone they have a grudge against, so all the bounce notices and
hateful
replies go there.
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I hadn't thought of that... (reaches for address book!)
 
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