On Wed, 30 Dec 1998, Musson, Carl wrote:
> crawlers come floating through and pick out pages that have been changed
> since the last time they swept the area. When you look at their trail
> you can see that they are picking up addresses as they go. So, if I
> link to any external web site from one of my pages it would end up on a
> search engine. I have a bookmark file that I try to keep updated (it
Another thing to consider: Many search engines are programmed to query
the "referring page" when you jump to them. So if you're visiting
"http://www.funky.triumphs.com/"; and then you jump over to
"http://www.altavista.com"; (not sure if altavista does this, but anyway),
then the search engine will add www.funky.triumphs.com to its list of
"places to scope out". It's hard to be a hole-in-the-wall on the
Internet.
I'm not sure if webcrawlers for spam purposes get their starts from the
search engine indices (here's hoping they don't)-- but if they do, I
apologize if anyone gets spam as a result of my FAQ.
Personally I don't get spam. My dad does (similar account, different
system). Perhaps the college is spam proof?
> includes your page) but the only way to access that page is from my
> personal bookmark file on my home system. I would suggest that to be a
> better way to go. In fact it is quicker to locate a page because I
> don't have to move through any hierarchy on my pages.
Yes, I encourage people to cut & paste... keep the URL local. While the
TRFaq may be useful to non-listers, it's aimed squarely at those of us who
are on the list, but didn't keep the messages regarding a common topic...
or those who have just subscribed to the list and want quick answers.
> btw, your efforts on TRFaq's is greatly appreciated.
Thanks. Perhaps I should start asking for money ;-)
-Malcolm
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