> > So, what is the general thought about validating email > addresses in this > > manner? > > > > JM > Thre is a good reason why virtually everyone uses regex > patterns for email validating. Excellent start! And that good reason is...? How can regex ensure that the email address that is submitted is a valid (ie working, able to receive email) address? Why is regex a better way? JM -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php