So, since the demise of the old site, I've gotten a handful of "here's how to find me" emails, which I actually appreciate, and hope more providers do (or else get new ads up).  I always tell my regular providers that they are free to email or text me anytime, unsolicited, since there's no way to get me in trouble (hobby email, etc).  Up until now  all had the good sense to Bcc: all the recipients, but today I got an email from an FBSM provider who put everyone on the To: line -- over 250 of her clients, and now I have all their email addresses, and they have mine.  Hurray!  Curiosity got the best of me, and interestingly enough, while most people seem to be using hobby emails (I assume every gmail or yahoo address is hobby), there are definitely folks who are *not* doing so!!!    
   
 Anyway, what I wonder is:  
 - Are any of the rest of you getting these?  Any similar faux pas?  
 - Should I contact the provider and politely let her know what she did (I'm assuming it was an innocent mistake -- although one that could have big consequences)?  At this point, not sure what the use is. [edit; nevermind, the original email said *not* to reply because she is retiring her current email, and that we'd all be getting a new email from her with her new address LOL]  
   
   
 I actually gave a great deal of thought into doing something like this. However I decided not to reach out to the hundreds of texts, emails or calls I received prior. My reasoning is that because of the major stings I have no idea how trustworthy those contacts may be.  And no simple way to pick out those I know verses those I dont. I would rather start again fresh and use my instincts to screen on a case by case basis. Its simply not acceptable to group text or email... You have no way of keeping detailed records of so many people without putting them at risk. Or exposing them to other potentially harmful people in that list. Its irresponsible and selfish.