What is OcuSources policy with respect to users of anonymous e-mail?
A. Anonymous e-mail services, which are typically web-based and free to use, allow customers to sign up and use e-mail services without providing verifiable personal information. Examples of services that OcuSource classifies as anonymous e-mail providers are HotmailTM, Yahoo!TM Mail and MailExciteTM. A very small number of people use the anonymity of such services as a front to abuse web-based services such as OcuSource. (In contrast, non-anonymous e-mail services are generally provided by ISPs like AOL and NetcomTM. These e-mail services require a more formal registration process which provides more accountability). At OcuSource, we believe that people are basically honest, and we wish to provide an inclusive environment for personal trade. We allow users of anonymous e-mail to use our site. However, we require new users from anonymous e-mail services to provide a valid credit card number in order to register.
