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- Halacha
- Torah and Daily Life
- Computers and Internet
- Halacha
- G-d's Name and Holy Writings
- G-d's Name and Gnizza
Question
Can a person delete, transfer to the (computer’s) recycle bin or trashcan or otherwise eliminate email and other computer generated electronic media with references to G-d? This would also included word documents not yet printed but saved on a hard drive (like an old draft).
Answer
It's not real writing and therefore not a problem

Web site on Shabbat
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 7 Cheshvan 5763

Deleting Email that contains the ’Shem’
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | 19 Adar 5767

Publishing source of articles
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 29 Av 5766





