Dwight Frye wrote:
> Mario Camou writes :
> > I read the recent messages Re: hosting the list. Another option might be OneList
> > (http://www.onelist.com). It's a free list-hosting service (paid for by
> > advertising, 3 or 4 lines on each message). They also have list archiving and a
> > web-based admin interface. Thought it might be an interesting option.
> >
> > I am not affiliated with them in any way, just saw the site and thought to
> > forward the info.
>
> I have heard both good and bad about Onelist, but the biggest negative I
> have heard is the inclusion of advertising with the mailings. :) I hate
> advertising. :)
>
> I run a couple of other lists, and have decided to actually pay a few
> dollars and go with a commercial service. I use Lsoft's service (which
> you can read about at http://www.lsoft.com/). My lists are small and
> non-commercial (the largest list being around 80 subscribers) and I
> use their "Ease HOME" service ... which is intended for "non-commercial
> and hobby" use. Cost is $15/month for up to 100 subscribers. This
> particular level of service (i.e. non-commercial/home/hobby use) can
> accomidate up to 1,000 subscribers with pre-published price schedules
> for up to 300 subscribers. Beyond that they'll quote prices based on
> the type of list and it's traffic.
>
> Their service is superb. Delivery times are excellent. The "HOME" level
> of service is intended to be a "self-supported" situation, but you are
> automatically subscribed to a list of list-owners and the "group support"
> that comes from this collection of list-owners is actually quite good.
>
> No, I don't work for Lsoft. No, I don't get a kickback. :) I'm just a
> very satisfied list-owner who uses their services.
>
> -- Dwight
As a matter of fact, after investigating further, it seems Onelist has a plan that
costs you $4.95 a month where they don't include advertising, plus their list sizes
are unlimited.
I just started a small personal list (currently 16 members) which seems to be working
fine.
-Mario.
