The technology that makes it possible for search engines to build a useful database of topics and links has been put to a more sinister use: mining email addresses for spamming purposes .

I have removed the links from my pages that conveniently opened up a pre-addressed mail message, and must ask you to manually address it to me (click to email, but type in the address):

ThorOlsonAtNightscapesDotNet

I am always pleased to hear your comments and questions, so don't be shy. And in time, the spam will subside, and every incomimg message will be opened with eager anticipation of its contents!