In reply to Syed Balkhi.

I definitely read the editor's note. The conversation would probably be a little different if it weren't for that note. Backing up data is one thing, but taking my email from a comment I left on a site and putting it into an email list without my permission is downright sleezy. Thus the call for a comment policy or something that notifies users upfront or like others have said, a check box, just like there is to be notified of new comments.

If I start getting emails about products that I didn't sign up for, I'm forwarding them to you :)