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    Password email address problem

    Trying to change my password to get rid of auto log out problem. BUT it wont accept it as I have a hotmail email address. so I deleted the email address as it says its 'optional' but then it tells me to fill in required field 'email' - sigh .

    yet the board currently sends emails to my Hotmail address?

    I don't have any other email address, hmm maybe I could just enter a dummy address?

    seems to be a catch 22 situation - any workarounds?
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    Get a 'real' address? Don't you have one with your ISP?
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    All internet accounts come with an email address. Ask your ISP.
    If you can... you MUST!

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    Yeah but I dont use them they are quite pointless - why can't i delete the email address and just not have one - it does say it is 'optional'
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    Im not sure why it says its optional... unfortunately its the contrary, you must have a valid non free email address to be a member here at PSB.
    If you can... you MUST!

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    Ok - fixed - but it means that in a public forum we have to register an email address with our real name - not a good security situation and the first time I've found this requirement since starting to use AARNET/internet many years ago.

    Other boards using the same software don't require this? curious as to why?
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    Regarding privacy: your email address isnt viewable by anyone but PSB staff.

    Regarding the reason: to ensure that accounts here at PSB are legitimate.
    If you can... you MUST!

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