Re: Mod: Top posting (was: Gmail is hot!)

2004-11-12 Thread Doug Smith
Sorry about that :-) -- Doug Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Current beta is 3.0.2.7 Rush | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first -

Re[2]: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Doug Smith
Hi Tony, I would love to get an invitation... AY If anyone is interested, I currently have a spare six invitations that AY will be no problem to hand out. -- Doug Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Current beta is 3.0.2.7 Rush | 'Using TBBETA'

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Andreas Schwartmann
Hello Avi, Friday, November 12, 2004, 8:29:59 AM, you wrote: AY Gmail has started to phase in POP3 access, and Google is assuring us AY that there is no plan to charge for the service. It will take a few AY weeks before everyone has it. God forbid! Please take a look: http://gmail-is-too

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Avi Yashar
On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 11:31:05 +0100, Andreas Schwartmann wrote: Please take a look: http://gmail-is-too-creepy.com/ Cute Web site. But what's new here? Anyone with a little savvy knows that unencrypted email is no more secure than a postcard. And you don't have to leave your mail on Gmail

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
Hello Tony, Friday, November 12, 2004, 10:17:48 AM, you wrote: ASK What about the advertising and datamining that is done on the ASK stored data? I've been using gmail for a few weeks, have you ever seen an advert on any of my posts? Thats not the point... what you need is the awareness

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Dierk Haasis
Hello Alexander! On Friday, November 12, 2004 at 1:13:18 PM you wrote: and apparently you're lacking it. :-} But surely *you* know, Mr Moore? -- Dierk Haasis :Dierk: Copy 'n' Concept The Bat 3.0.2.7 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 2 Chat info for ICQ, AIM, MSN, Yahoo, Jabber upon

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
Hello Avi, Friday, November 12, 2004, 9:33:38 AM, you wrote: What about the advertising and datamining that is done on the stored data? Yes, what about it? :-) I read: Its free, so why even think about it? -- Best regards, Alexandermailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
Hello Dierk, Friday, November 12, 2004, 1:16:41 PM, you wrote: and apparently you're lacking it. :-} But surely *you* know, Mr Moore? Why do you call me by that name? Did I miss anything? -- Best regards, Alexandermailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Allie Martin
Alexander S. Kunz wrote: But surely *you* know, Mr Moore? Why do you call me by that name? Did I miss anything? You're statement that provoked his response implies that you're enlightened while the poor fellas using GMail aren't. All I read are speculations and conjectures about what may

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Dierk Haasis
else; perhaps because nobody over here checks on his so-called facts (www.spinsanity.org). Why should I assume Gmail is not honest - just because someone claims without proof? -- Dierk Haasis :Dierk: Copy 'n' Concept The Bat 3.0.2.7 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 2 Chat info for ICQ, AIM

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
at the moment and a few personal email from people on this list who want an invite. If Google or anyone else want to read anything in my gmail inbox they're welcome, there is a dozen other places where these lists are stored, gmane, The Bat archives for example where anyone can read every post ever sent

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
happening at gmail, and its enough for me to avoid that service. As if we wouldn't have enough marketing and advertising crap everywhere around us, already... honstely, if there's one industry I'd like to see jump in the lake, its advertising and marketing. -- Best regards, Alexander (http

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
Hello Dierk Haasis everyone else on 12-Nov-2004 at 13:49:36 (GMT +0100), you wrote: Why should I assume Gmail is not honest - just because someone claims without proof? Tame your fantasy. I did not say its not honest. I did not form any conspiracy theory. They say that they'll advertising

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
Hello Allie Martin everyone else on 12-Nov-2004 at 13:36:49 (GMT +0100), you wrote: You're statement that provoked his response implies that you're enlightened while the poor fellas using GMail aren't. That was not my intention. I just find that people are using things (anything, from

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Alexander, A reminder of what Alexander S. Kunz typed on: 12 November 2004 at 16:07:34 GMT +0100 ASK I just don't see why supporting a service that feeds the advertising ASK industry with profiles is ok and a toy. Thats whats happening at gmail, ASK and its enough for me to avoid

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Avi Yashar
On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 16:08:16 +0100, Alexander S. Kunz wrote: I just don't see why supporting a service that feeds the advertising industry with profiles is ok and a toy. Thats whats happening at gmail, and its enough for me to avoid that service. So avoid it, Alexander. No one is forcing you

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Alexander, A reminder of what Alexander S. Kunz typed on: 12 November 2004 at 16:13:43 GMT +0100 ASK I don't like the idea, I don't like the outcome, I don't use it. ASK That simple. And the reason it's that simple is because they inform you of that fact beforehand, they don't wait

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Alexander, A reminder of what Alexander S. Kunz typed on: 12 November 2004 at 16:18:24 GMT +0100 ASK I can't translate that sentence into german so that I could make anything ASK of it, sorry. What he means is, if your that paranoid then do you encrypt ALL your mail anyway. --

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread hggdh
Avi Yashar wrote: Well, you got me curious, Alexander. And your signature tells us where to go to find out more about you. So I thought neurowerx - well, that sounds like it could be neurotic in English, and I wanted to know if you had done that much self-analysis. :-) So, lo and behold, what do

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello hggdh, A reminder of what hggdh typed on: 12 November 2004 at 17:40:08 GMT +0100 h And... Alexander is doing nothing out of normal putting a PayPal button h on his page. He is not proposing to collect your information, Your not paying attention at the back there are you :) A

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
Hello Avi Yashar everyone else on 12-Nov-2004 at 16:59:55 (GMT +0100), you wrote: So avoid it, Alexander. No one is forcing you to use it. But why do you feel the need to post 8 messages on this thread (that I started as a potential service) just to promote your negative point of view? I'm

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
the difference? Am I earning money with it? No. Does Google earn money with it? Definitely yes. Do you abandon your right for privacy so that Google can make money? Another yes. And if thats your choice, thats ok. I voiced a different view and opinion. Every posting about gmail sounds as if it were the best

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Dierk Haasis
Hello Alexander! On Friday, November 12, 2004 at 6:10:16 PM you wrote: I'm just taking the same right as you, dear Avi. You are not. Avi offered something constructive, namely the opportunity to test Gmail. The only you offered was negative feedback. -- Dierk Haasis :Dierk: Copy 'n

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Alexander, A reminder of what Alexander S. Kunz typed on: 12 November 2004 at 18:18:12 GMT +0100 ASK I voiced a different view and opinion. But the impression you gave was that you was trying to force your opinion on others. ASK Every posting about gmail sounds as if it were the best

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Dierk Haasis
Hello Alexander! On Friday, November 12, 2004 at 6:19:02 PM you wrote: I voiced a different view and opinion. No you didn't. You voiced an opinion - unasked. Avi and Tony offered some invitations to Gmail accounts without any opinion. You voluntarily offered your negative impression

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Tony, A reminder of what Tony Boom typed on: 12 November 2004 at 18:30:33 GMT +0100 TB No, no, no, this is the best think since sliced bread Think? Duh! THING! -- Best regards,Tony. _ Message composed

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
Hello Dierk Haasis everyone else on 12-Nov-2004 at 18:33:25 (GMT +0100), you wrote: I voiced a different view and opinion. No you didn't. You voiced an opinion - unasked. Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know I need to ask! Whom may I ask the next time? You? -- Best regards, Alexander

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Alexander S. Kunz
Hello Dierk Haasis everyone else on 12-Nov-2004 at 18:33:25 (GMT +0100), you wrote: without any opinion Gmail is hot! sounds like an opinion to me. F'up - NULL -- Best regards, Alexander (http://www.neurowerx.de - ICQ 238153981) using v3.0.2.7 on Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2 I'm just

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Alexander, A reminder of what Alexander S. Kunz typed on: 12 November 2004 at 18:36:20 GMT +0100 ASK Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know I need to ask! Whom may I ask the next time? ASK You? Lets all lighten up eh? It's not really that important and there is no need for anyone to get

Re: Mod: DEAD HORSE (was: Gmail is hot!)

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Marck, A reminder of what Marck D Pearlstone typed on: 12 November 2004 at 18:41:14 GMT +0100 MDP This topic has gone way off / too long / too heated and I MDP am forced to pronounce it dead. MDP Please take it off-list or to TBOT. I tried tellin em didn't I Marck eh, didn't I?. And

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Dierk Haasis
Hello Alexander! On Friday, November 12, 2004 at 6:43:41 PM you wrote: Gmail is hot! sounds like an opinion to me. Not necessarily, but English lessons (language and culture) cost extra. -- Dierk Haasis :Dierk: Copy 'n' Concept The Bat 3.0.2.7 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 2 Chat

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Gnther Eisele
. In Germany, there was a large discussion about Gmail being illegal according to German constitution [1], because one is not allowed to read other one's mails. It doesn't matter if a machines reads that or a human being. The problem is, that even if YOU accept Gmail's condition of scanning your mail

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Günther, A reminder of what Günther Eisele on TBBETA typed on: 12 November 2004 at 21:47:33 GMT +0100 GE BTW: gmx offers 1 GB of mail data So how does one` get a gmx account? I just looked on the web site but I can't read Klingon :) -- Best regards,Tony.

Re[2]: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Gonalo Farias
position. In Germany, there was a large discussion about Gmail being GE illegal according to German constitution [1], because one is not allowed GE to read other one's mails. It doesn't matter if a machines reads that or a GE human being. The problem is, that even if YOU accept Gmail's condition

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Dierk Haasis
Hello Tony! On Friday, November 12, 2004 at 10:02:55 PM you wrote: So how does one` get a gmx account? I just looked on the web site but I can't read Klingon :) It's not that complicated, German grammar is easier ... -- Dierk Haasis :Dierk: Copy 'n' Concept The Bat 3.0.2.7 on Windows

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Dierk, A reminder of what Dierk Haasis on TBBETA typed on: 12 November 2004 at 22:22:12 GMT +0100 DH It's not that complicated, German grammar is easier ... Not until it's been translated into English :) Seriously, how does one get one if one can't read another one's foreign

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Gonçalo, A reminder of what Gonçalo Farias on TBBETA typed on: 12 November 2004 at 22:18:01 GMT +0100 GF S/MIME your mail! Let them scan that! :) Sounds interesting, can you elaborate a bit please? Just sign it or encrypt it. Remembering that in this country we have to by law

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Marcus Ohlström
On Friday, November 12, 2004, 22:30, Tony Boom wrote: Seriously, how does one get one if one can't read another one's foreign language ? Try http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Probably won't be easy but at least doable. I hope :-) -- Regards, Marcus Ohlström Using The Bat! v3.0.1.33 on

Re: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Tony Boom
Hello Marcus, A reminder of what Marcus Ohlström on TBBETA typed on: 12 November 2004 at 22:36:58 GMT +0100 MO Probably won't be easy but at least doable. I hope :-) GMX If a certain term in your email address is to occur, GMX so you can enter to these here. On the next side become GMX Them

Re[2]: Gmail is hot!

2004-11-12 Thread Gonalo Farias
TB Hello Gonçalo, TB A reminder of what Gonçalo Farias on TBBETA typed on: 12 November TB 2004 at 22:18:01 GMT +0100 GF S/MIME your mail! Let them scan that! :) TB Sounds interesting, can you elaborate a bit please? TB Just sign it or encrypt it. Remembering that in this country we

Gmail is hot!

2004-11-11 Thread Avi Yashar
Gmail has started to phase in POP3 access, and Google is assuring us that there is no plan to charge for the service. It will take a few weeks before everyone has it. But at this stage it seems to me that Gmail is a great option for managing the tremendous amount of mail from this forum. You get

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