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Ask HN: Why can't gmail distinguish properly between dot/no dot email addresses

by ethnologica on 4/18/17, 5:04 PM with 4 comments

• by 27182818284 on 4/18/17, 5:09 PM

  It is a feature not a bug.

  Similar to how you can do username+randomstring@gmail.com and still receive the email.

• by smt88 on 4/18/17, 5:07 PM

  Gmail doesn't treat dots as significant. This is considered a "feature," not a bug. I do think it probably cuts down on people sending emails to the wrong person or creating confusing email addresses in order to commit fraud.