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Yahoo Groups, was [something else]
Kirra, I've been a subscriber of both newsgroups and mailing lists for a
number of years, but I think "Yahoo Groups" is a hybrid. I may be wrong, but as I recall, the last time I even *thought* about joining a Yahoo Group, I was *really* put off by the invasive nature of the process to sign up for one. (and I already had a well-used, long-time Yahoo screen name for gaming purposes -- and if anyone here has ever played WordRacer, you darned know well who I am!) BTW, I understand Susan's point about being too busy to deal with mailing lists -- and I also view Yahoo Groups as being more "mailing list" [messages come to me whether I want them or not] than "newsgroup" [there for me to visit, or not, the choice is mine]. Just my two-cents-worth, Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC "Kirra" wrote in message ... Susan wrote: BTW, Dan, thanks for the invite but I just can't join any mailing lists at this time. My problem is that I simly do not have the time to be involved with any more lists than I already am. With newsgroups, I can drop in and out as I desire and don't quite feel the obligation to contribute that I do with mailing lists. Actually Susan, Yahoo groups do not have to be used as mailing lists. When you sign up to a group you can select to only read the messages online rather than have the emails sent to you. I do this with a couple of Yahoo groups and it allows me to read/contribute as much or as little I like as time allows. In fact, I don't think you even have to be a member of this particular group to read the posts. Cheers, Kirra Brisbane, Australia |
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Yahoo Groups, was [something else]
Kirra, I've been a subscriber of both newsgroups and mailing lists for a
number of years, but I think "Yahoo Groups" is a hybrid. I may be wrong, but as I recall, the last time I even *thought* about joining a Yahoo Group, I was *really* put off by the invasive nature of the process to sign up for one. (and I already had a well-used, long-time Yahoo screen name for gaming purposes -- and if anyone here has ever played WordRacer, you darned know well who I am!) BTW, I understand Susan's point about being too busy to deal with mailing lists -- and I also view Yahoo Groups as being more "mailing list" [messages come to me whether I want them or not] than "newsgroup" [there for me to visit, or not, the choice is mine]. Just my two-cents-worth, Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC "Kirra" wrote in message ... Susan wrote: BTW, Dan, thanks for the invite but I just can't join any mailing lists at this time. My problem is that I simly do not have the time to be involved with any more lists than I already am. With newsgroups, I can drop in and out as I desire and don't quite feel the obligation to contribute that I do with mailing lists. Actually Susan, Yahoo groups do not have to be used as mailing lists. When you sign up to a group you can select to only read the messages online rather than have the emails sent to you. I do this with a couple of Yahoo groups and it allows me to read/contribute as much or as little I like as time allows. In fact, I don't think you even have to be a member of this particular group to read the posts. Cheers, Kirra Brisbane, Australia |
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Yahoo Groups, was [something else]
Annie,
I both agree and disagree with some of your statements about Yahoo groups. You can configure your Yahoo group membership either way-- to just read the postings, if you want; or to have them delivered directly to your email address, if you prefer. I've done it both ways, and I agree it definitely becomes a pain in the butt to have emails you don't care about clogging your mailbox. But you can chose "no email, I'll read the postings online" and you won't get them. However, I think Yahoo still spies on you too much and collects too much marketing info on you. That's easier to outsmart on usenet groups. My main beef with Yahoo groups has already been touched upon by several people--- Since ANYONE can make one-- they do! Do a search on a keyword or two and check out how many Yahoo groups have about 10 members and no postings for weeks or months. It's so easy to create one, people get carried away-- making more and more narrowly-focused groups that appeal to fewer and fewer people. I think it makes more sense to post on existing groups and be specific in your subject line. It's easy enough to ignore usenet postings that don't interest you. JimS. Seattle "Anne Lurie" wrote in message .com... Kirra, I've been a subscriber of both newsgroups and mailing lists for a number of years, but I think "Yahoo Groups" is a hybrid. I may be wrong, but as I recall, the last time I even *thought* about joining a Yahoo Group, I was *really* put off by the invasive nature of the process to sign up for one. (and I already had a well-used, long-time Yahoo screen name for gaming purposes -- and if anyone here has ever played WordRacer, you darned know well who I am!) BTW, I understand Susan's point about being too busy to deal with mailing lists -- and I also view Yahoo Groups as being more "mailing list" [messages come to me whether I want them or not] than "newsgroup" [there for me to visit, or not, the choice is mine]. Just my two-cents-worth, Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC "Kirra" wrote in message ... Susan wrote: BTW, Dan, thanks for the invite but I just can't join any mailing lists at this time. My problem is that I simly do not have the time to be involved with any more lists than I already am. With newsgroups, I can drop in and out as I desire and don't quite feel the obligation to contribute that I do with mailing lists. Actually Susan, Yahoo groups do not have to be used as mailing lists. When you sign up to a group you can select to only read the messages online rather than have the emails sent to you. I do this with a couple of Yahoo groups and it allows me to read/contribute as much or as little I like as time allows. In fact, I don't think you even have to be a member of this particular group to read the posts. Cheers, Kirra Brisbane, Australia |
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Yahoo Groups, was [something else]
Annie,
I both agree and disagree with some of your statements about Yahoo groups. You can configure your Yahoo group membership either way-- to just read the postings, if you want; or to have them delivered directly to your email address, if you prefer. I've done it both ways, and I agree it definitely becomes a pain in the butt to have emails you don't care about clogging your mailbox. But you can chose "no email, I'll read the postings online" and you won't get them. However, I think Yahoo still spies on you too much and collects too much marketing info on you. That's easier to outsmart on usenet groups. My main beef with Yahoo groups has already been touched upon by several people--- Since ANYONE can make one-- they do! Do a search on a keyword or two and check out how many Yahoo groups have about 10 members and no postings for weeks or months. It's so easy to create one, people get carried away-- making more and more narrowly-focused groups that appeal to fewer and fewer people. I think it makes more sense to post on existing groups and be specific in your subject line. It's easy enough to ignore usenet postings that don't interest you. JimS. Seattle "Anne Lurie" wrote in message .com... Kirra, I've been a subscriber of both newsgroups and mailing lists for a number of years, but I think "Yahoo Groups" is a hybrid. I may be wrong, but as I recall, the last time I even *thought* about joining a Yahoo Group, I was *really* put off by the invasive nature of the process to sign up for one. (and I already had a well-used, long-time Yahoo screen name for gaming purposes -- and if anyone here has ever played WordRacer, you darned know well who I am!) BTW, I understand Susan's point about being too busy to deal with mailing lists -- and I also view Yahoo Groups as being more "mailing list" [messages come to me whether I want them or not] than "newsgroup" [there for me to visit, or not, the choice is mine]. Just my two-cents-worth, Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC "Kirra" wrote in message ... Susan wrote: BTW, Dan, thanks for the invite but I just can't join any mailing lists at this time. My problem is that I simly do not have the time to be involved with any more lists than I already am. With newsgroups, I can drop in and out as I desire and don't quite feel the obligation to contribute that I do with mailing lists. Actually Susan, Yahoo groups do not have to be used as mailing lists. When you sign up to a group you can select to only read the messages online rather than have the emails sent to you. I do this with a couple of Yahoo groups and it allows me to read/contribute as much or as little I like as time allows. In fact, I don't think you even have to be a member of this particular group to read the posts. Cheers, Kirra Brisbane, Australia |
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