[socal-piggies] Email Disclaimers (was: Re: Python job opportunity)

[Charles Esterbrook]

On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Michael Chean <michael_chean at msn.com> wrote:
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Have people using these types of disclaimers enjoyed any benefits?

Have people without such disclaimers suffered problems that a
disclaimer would have protected them from?

I poked around the web and found some niche cases, like lawyers
asserting that "my sending you this message does not make me your
lawyer" that seemed arguable. But most disclaimers seem pointless and
distracting.

Thoughts?

-- 
Charles Esterbrook
http://charles-esterbrook.com