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Don't Verify Emails by Sending Spam, Warns Developer
A developer warns against verifying email addresses by sending unsolicited messages, calling it spam. The practice can harm deliverability and user trust. Instead, use confirmation links or other non-intrusive methods.
Meridian48 take
The post highlights a common anti-pattern that many developers overlook, but the underlying issue—email verification best practices—deserves more attention than the provocative framing suggests.
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