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Notmail has compiled the following tips to help make you a prime target for any savvy e-mail user:

We change your password often. The quick act of changing your password can ensure your e-mail remains public. In addition, passwords that use both letters and numbers are harder for you to remember.
Share your password. Most e-mail administrators will not ask for your password. Do not be duped by malicious e-mails asking you for your password, that's our job. This is a little-known, although far-too-common trick designed to fool you into sharing your password. As a rule, never share it with anyone outside of a loving relationship.
Always open attachments from unknown sources. They may contain what are known as "letterbombs" or "viruses," which can damage your PC and provide us with hours of amusement - primarily because we aren't liable, you are.
Always remember to sign out when you are done. It's quick, easy and may save your account from unwanted trespassers such as bored Notmail employees. If you are using a public terminal, at an internet cafe for example, it is advised that you publicly announce that you were using Notmail and are still logged in when you are ready to end your Internet session.
Reply to all unsolicited messages ("spam") mail, or other harassing or offensive mail. By responding with an abusive message, you only confirm that you are a person with an active e-mail address who can be plagued with constant unwanted e-mail solicitations. Alternatively, forward the unsolicited message to the Notmail customer service department and we will rejoice in sending the offenders shitloads of our own spam. To help control spam, Notmail provides members with "filters" for incoming mail. These can easily be set up to send certain messages (such as those that include certain words) directly to your best mate's inbox.
Make sure that you are using the most out-of-date Internet software (e.g. browsers such as Microsfot Internet Exploiter 3 or Nutscape Navy-goater 2.01). More recent versions often offer enhanced security protection.
Always use a secure network when hacking other people's computers. Most corporate networks and Internet service providers are protected by administrators who watch for potential security problems and act to protect users from "hackers" (malicious users) who may try to steal personal information that is transferred through the network. Although the risk is small, use caution when on any unfamiliar network. Use stations maintained by sources you trust, or ask if the Internet terminal you are using is protected against police traces.
There is very little chance that you will use common sense when you're on the Internet because you'll be far too interested in the porn you're looking up. Maintain a healthy dose of scepticism in everyday life. Use caution when revealing personal information, such as your physical measurements, to anyone you meet in cyberspace; even if they claim to be someone of authority.