On 16/02/06 13:14, "sandra ragan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Feb 16, 2006, at 8:56 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >> Once you subscribe to the list, you'll have to create an account on >> Google >> with your current email address. > > I am considering not moving to Google... I'm starting to resist this > constant request to create new accounts everywhere... I have a two page > list of them now and just keeping track of them all is getting to be a > pain... > I realize that to a large extent the spammers make this necessary, but > it's also a marketing ploy akin to "put your business card in the bowl > and win a prize" so we can target you for advertising. You know, even though you might not realize it, you have pretty much an account opened at MacLaunch, which is a service separate from Low End Mac that Dan is using to maintain his lists. They have your email address and your name. As soon as you register for something on the net, you are already giving away your identity... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
