X-Rated: pictures and talk.
Written: Oct 16 '00
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eGroups history.
eGroups was formerly known as "onelist" ... This is when I first opened my first group. They were much smaller, but large enough that I didn't think they would notice if I ran a questionable-material group. My first list started out with x-rated cartoons. You know the kind. Office humor, toilet humor, and eventually some anime. When onelist announced it's merge with Egroups, I started wondering if they were going to get morals as well, and toss out my list.
So did my list move?
Nope! The group was allowed to stay, in fact, I've started a few more lists. Egroups does have a page that makes you consent to viewing the adult pictures before you can view it the questionable material. It's a good way for adults to get pictures that they want if they don't have a credit card. (or if they don't want to put their credit card online.</i>
Draw-backs?
Of course there are draw backs. For one, the pictures come in your email, usually one by one. So, if someone on the list decides to send in 30 pictures one day, that's how many you get. (unless the owner of the list chooses to spend time to approve each email first.) Also, if someone puts dozens of pictures into one email, it may block up your email server with your internet providor. However, Egroups isn't just pictures. They also have discussions, and up-dates.
On the good hand!
On the good hand, as I mentioned above, you do not need a credit card to access their service. They are not a porn service, don't get me wrong. They run many mailing lists. There are lists for every dog-lover, or stressed out manager, or converstations for military house-wives. They also subscribe to many magazines, like Cosmo, and Prevention, so you can get only the good headlines if you want. Your email address has to confirm and approve to every list, so you won't be added to mailing lists that you don't want to be on. Egroups has never added me to a list I didn't want to be on, or sent me any spam. (unsolicited e-mail)
The Long Run.
I've been with Egroups (onelist) for almost 2 years. They have always been a reliable service. They try to prevent spam by only allowing a maximum amount of emails sent per user per day. They are helpful to web-page developers who want to keep certain people up to date with their changes. I would recommend Egroups to family members too. You could use it as a global update. There are calenders in their web page, where you could put everyone's birthdays and emails would be sent out to remind everyone subscribed to the list. You can upload family photos, and have everyone notified when there are new pictures to view. When you send a message to the list, everyone on the list would get that email, instantly.
Egroups VS other mailing services.
To be honest, Egroups (onelist) was my first mailing list choice, and I haven't even bothered to look into other services. This one has everything I need to stay in touch with everyone that I want to.
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About the Author
Member: Julie White
Location: Vancouver, Washington
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