Thank you for explaining. I hope I wasn't being rude by asking it just crossed 
my mind lol.  

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> On Jan 27, 2022, at 7:27 PM, Cara Quinn <caraqu...@caraquinn.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Joseph,
> 
> Well there are obviously no guarantees, but considering that VIPhone has been 
> around for about thirteen years now, I think we hopefully will be OK until we 
> can think of a better solution. :)
> 
> We’re still not opposed to the idea of moving the list to a new provider and 
> the money, while a bit steep for a group our size, is not really the issue. 
> There were several factors which went into deciding to stay with Google 
> Groups for the time being.
> 
> if nothing else, it was actually the fastest way we could get a list back up 
> and running. Other providers would have taken much, much  longer to 
> accommodate reinstating all of our members.
> 
> So this was definitely a consideration.
> 
> With that, I think we should probably close this topic here for now, and let 
> MacVisionaries get back to being MacVisionaries. :)
> 
> If anyone else has any additional questions, I’d be happy to answer them so 
> please feel free to email me directly if you’d like.
> 
> Thanks everyone and please have a lovely day / evening!
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Cara
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 27, 2022, at 4:56 PM, joseph hodge <josephlho...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> My only question is since Google kicked you guys off the first time what 
>> makes the second group any different? I’m just worried that people are going 
>> to sign up just to have the same issue arise who knows when! It would just 
>> be interesting to know why Google did this so the second time around it 
>> doesn’t repeat itself hopefully you guys figure that out soon. I understand 
>> that other services cost money so not ideal.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Jan 26, 2022, at 7:19 PM, Cara Quinn <caraqu...@caraquinn.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> I have some good news!
>>> 
>>> Mark and I have started VIPhone, The Next Generation. :)
>>> 
>>> For now at least, this list will pick up where VIPhone left off. At least 
>>> until Google decides to review us. -Then we’ll see what happens from there.
>>> 
>>> Over the next few days, Mark and I will be inviting all of the original 
>>> members of VIPhone. So if you wish, you need only wait for your invitation. 
>>> This will take a few days because we are limited in the amount of invites 
>>> we can send out each day.
>>> 
>>> For those who would rather request a group subscription directly, here is 
>>> the link to the group page.
>>> 
>>> https://groups.google.com/g/viphone2
>>> 
>>> I know this is not the smoothest solution, but we’re a great group of 
>>> people and we will adapt! :) -And maybe even make this a better list than 
>>> what we had. You never know! :) -Either way, let’s all enjoy the new list!
>>> 
>>> Thanks very much to you all for your patience and please let me wish you 
>>> all a lovely day / evening, wherever you may be!
>>> 
>>> Cheers!
>>> 
>>> Cara
>>> 
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