Instead of merely breaking up and printing out a standard mailto: tag, The Enkoder generates a unique and random key and ties that to an encrypted array containing your address for even better protection.

And now, the Enkoder uses a genetic algorithm to generate the JavaScript so it's different every time. Because the JavaScript changes each time you run the Enkoder, it is virtually impossible for spammers to parse and decode your address.

Now, I think it would be more accurate to say that Enkoder makes in impractical for spammers to decode your address. If a browser can render it, then it can be done. In the meantime, though. Enkoder looks to be a pretty solid bit of defense. It is available as a MacOS X app., a command line app. (for many OSes), and a web page. All are free (as in beer).

FWIW, I'm too lazy to worry about protecting my e-mail address. Plus, I've had it for so long and it is embedded in so many archives that worrying about it know would be shutting the barn door after the horses are already out.
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