Menokh
07-17-2002, 10:33 PM
http://news.com.com/2100-1023-944315.html?tag=fd_lede
They filter out words that supposedly are commands for JavaScript. They replace the offending words, and the replacement usually means the same thing(though not always). Most free web based email services filter out Javascript, but only Yahoo actually replaces the words; others leave the email's text intact, they simply don't allow the script to run.
So if you ever type the word 'mocha' in a Yahoo email or in a message to someone using yahoo mail, it will be replaced with Expresso(so mocha chocolate wouldn't make any sense anymore). There are plenty of others as well.
They filter out words that supposedly are commands for JavaScript. They replace the offending words, and the replacement usually means the same thing(though not always). Most free web based email services filter out Javascript, but only Yahoo actually replaces the words; others leave the email's text intact, they simply don't allow the script to run.
So if you ever type the word 'mocha' in a Yahoo email or in a message to someone using yahoo mail, it will be replaced with Expresso(so mocha chocolate wouldn't make any sense anymore). There are plenty of others as well.