>> 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.
I'm not directing this specifically at the last poster but rather the barrage of emails about this change. I really can't see what the issue is. Any and all google groups you want to join, on any subject are managed from one place just the same way that any and all yahoo groups or topica groups etc. are managed. You log on once and fill in a very short form and give whatever details you choose to, truthful or not, all you need is ANY email address, a nickname, and a location and that's it as far as I can see. You then get an email to verify that you exist and that's it. That's all it takes. Then with each list that moves or you want to join, you send the subscribe email from that email address, you get back an email asking you to confirm that you really do want to subscribe and you are away ... At least that's how it all works for me. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
