Lefty,
I unsubscribe from all of the "busy" lists when I travel because I
can't depend on a reliable, daily connection. And, I don't want to deal
with 300 messages (or more!) when I finally do connect.
Actually, using Web-Based email and/or mailing lists can work out well
while travelling because you can sometimes get Web access at a Library
or other place where you cannot get your regular Email.
However, during our trip last Winter, we had little trouble connecting
every few days, using EarthLink and their nationwide phone number
network. We were able to use our regular POPmail server, so didn't need
to change our address or anything. And, we could connect for a few
minutes to Get our mail, then do so again later or the next day to Send
all of our mail. When you use Web-based mail, you must remain connected
during all of your reading/writing, this is not always possible when
you're using the C.G.'s phone line. Besides the fact that you don't want
to intrude on their operation.
<<Jim>>
lefty frizzell wrote:
>
> I agree, Jim.
>
> I travel a lot and often cannot surf the web. But, I always get my email.
>
> Lefty Frizzell
> http://home.earthlink.net/~leftyfrizzell
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Jim Dunmyer
> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 9:38 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList
> Subject: [VAC] Re: The VACList reminder - List Office
>
> John,
> The Email List is much easier for folks who participate in more than
> one discussion group. Everything is delivered to your mailbox in one
> swell foop, er.. fell swoop, when you first do a "Get Mail". There is no
> need to go to a web site someplace, read the mail, then go to a
> different site for another group, etc. You're using YOUR mail client, so
> the interface is the same, no matter which group you're participating in
> at the moment.
>
> OTOH: You can read an online forum without any need to Subscribe, there
> is no need to Unsubscribe if you tire of the group, and (the best part!)
> there's all the old mail sitting there so you can get up to speed if
> you've just found the group. In fact, reading the old messages may
> convince you that you're not interested in the group at all. I've use
> YahooGroups in this manner. (preview and review)
>
> Given a choice, I'll always opt for the "Subscribe" type of discussion
> group, but I do like the Preview and Review features of the Web-based
> message board. The nice thing about YahooGroups is that they have BOTH
> options. Hunter's AirstreamList is hosted on YahooGroups, so you have
> the option with that group.
>
> <<Jim>>
>
> "John R. Kleven" wrote:
> >
> > I have wondered if anybody has considered going to a message board format.
> > What are the benefits of a E-mail list over a message board? Great list
> in
> > any format but... Thanks
> > Randy
> >
> > > I suspect that the volume of mail is starting to get
> > > overwhelming to some of the members of this list.
> > >
> > > We've had a subscription interface on the VAC website
> > > since last summer or fall that makes it really easy to
> > > manage your own VACList subscription preferences.
> > >
> > > please take a moment and review your options by
> > > clicking this link:
> > >
> > > http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html
> > >
> > > If you want to be removed, remove yourself.
> > > If you want to PAUSE, pause yourself.
> > > If you want to switch to digest format, easy, digest
> > > yourself.
> > >
> > >
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