open https://gitlab.synchro.net/main/sbbs/-/issues/875

In "scfg > system > New User Prompts > E-mail/Net-Mail Address" Sysops have an option of Yes/No. Requesting to modify this option to "Yes/No/UserOption". If sysops picked the UserOption function it would give the new user the option of supplying a valid email or not. Example of New caller:

[û] Enter your location (e.g. city, state): My Location, State
[û] Enter your gender (MFX): M
[û] Add an email address? (Y/N)
[û] Network mail address (Example: user@domain)

If [N]o is picked for adding an email address the user can add one at a later date in [D]efault user config. Sysops can communicate the importance of having a email address in the new user welcome email or via other methods.

The rationale for this request is I've seen a number of new users concerted with this question and disconnect when asked. And to be fair, i don't want new callers using the same email they use for Online Banking used on my BBS. This can also be explained in the new user message. Offering a "UserOption" choiceÄwhere they can decide to share an email or skip it, with the option to add one later strikes a good balance as it respects their comfort level while giving sysops and users flexibility.

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