My newest obsession
Written: Nov 28 '00
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Egroups has got to be one of my favorite places on the web. Where else can you find such amazing diversity? This is one site that truly has something for everyone. I have yet to find an interest or hobby that is not represented here.
Egroups is an email list. It takes a while to become comfortable with it, and you will definitely always have a mailbox full, but you'll soon see that the people you meet on these lists are well worth it. I began using egroups (then called Onelist) in October of 1998. I started my own recipe list and was thrilled to see membership grow from 2 people (my sister and I) to the well over 200 members we have today. I love the list so much that I joined 2 other lists, one being an Epinions Reading Circle. It is such a great way to get to know other people. It makes reading and rating so much more personal.
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Egroups is very easy to navigate. You must sign in with your Email address and password, which can be saved so you don't have to do this each time you log on to the site. The groups you are enrolled in will show up on the left side of the screen and if you are a new member, then you may go looking for groups in various categories such as Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Shopping, and Home. There are so many to choose from that it can be confusing. The ones I've joined I've been invited or referred by the moderator, but egroups does have a nice search engine to help you find what you like. You are also given the option to start your own group right on the front page. It couldn't be easier!
Once you are a member of the group, you have choices to make. You will need to decide whether you want individual emails or digests, which take a days worth of messages from all members and puts them all in one email. You will also need to fill out your profile page so that people can get to know you better. There are many other "extras" for you to take advantage of as well. You have access to a calendar, shared files, a database (one of my lists uses this for member addresses), and polls. For my own cooking list, I've made a website full of recipes from the list, and use it to give members more information about the list. The possibilities are limitless.
As with any place that people gather, there are the inevitable problems that crop up. While most members are wonderful and you can glean much from their wisdom, I have never been on a list yet where there wasn't some sort of disagreement among the troops. Try not to take it personally, and attach yourself to the truly genuine members there. I have found that on every list I've been on, the good completely outweighs the bad.
If you are looking for an excellent place to make great friends, this is a great place to start. Egroups is by far the most popular site for free email-groups, and it's very easy to see why. The group choices are endless, the lists are almost Spam free and the people on the lists are great. Join one today!
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About the Author
Member: Suzanne
Location: North Carolina
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About Me: Real Estate Rock Star
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