Paltalk seem to change the rules. Sometimes, can't remember whether upgrading or signing on from a new computer, I have been prompted for giving details of inerests and had to select from them to be allowed to join the free acount. Perhaps not spam but it does mean you get emails from them and associates from time to time.

I just created a new account to see what happens. This time, I didn't get that but they had a new one on me - a requirement to confirm an email address is vailid - i.e. when you register, you get sent an email address to the address you registered with and have to take action on that before the account is activated.

I think that sometimes the best plan with email addressess is to get a "throw away one" like a free yahoo, hotmail, msn or whatever. You have the address if you really need it for the sort of thing mentioned above and perhaps for things like getting a password reminder if needed. Otherwise, you can just bin anything that comes to that account.

Jon