Comments on: Exclusive: Gmail – Scandalous Email Filtering At Source

By: Panamanian

Panamanian — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:39:16 +0000

wow, and now i suddenly get inlove with google mail.

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Spam: Do You Filter It Or Do You Block It? - Untwisted Vortex — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:28:40 +0000

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By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:44:41 +0000

For blogging purposes only I chose to go with Gmail simply because although DreamHost has been good to me, their mail system is one of the worst. If I am sending resumes, or any professional correspondence I use the email address I set up through my ISP, which is my name@verizon.net. It’s more reliable and yes, much more professional than a free service. Also, as for free email services, I’m actually loving inbox.com. I never thought I could leave gmail, but as soon as I have time, everything blogging related will be sent to the new address. Google=Evil.

By: John W. Furst

John W. Furst — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:56:58 +0000

Hi Semmy, I agree. Once you own your domain you have a real choice of who is handling your emails.

I “love” advertisment like this: “Go to http://www.mystore.com or write to mystore_4637XYU[at]googlemail.com”. Very professional. I don’t get it, what those people are thinking about.

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Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:32:13 +0000

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By: Virtual Impax

Virtual Impax — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:42:03 +0000

I’ve always found the ad display in Gmail to be rather Orwellian in nature. What really got my attention was when I was sending email to a graphic artist as we developed a campaign for a coffee display manufacturer and suddenly coffee related ads began appearing in the side bar. The eerie thing was, the manufacturer’s name has NOTHING to do with coffee.

Who knew Big Brother would actually turn out to be Google.

By: Semmy Stumpp (semmy.com)

Semmy Stumpp (semmy.com) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:35:00 +0000

It is another reason why I preach people for years to use their own domains and email addresses – and stick to solutions like http://www.semmy.de/recommends/emailpeace that prevents receiving spam 100% (yes, I know I didn’t believe them after using 7 different solutions over the last 8 years and now its my real email peace for me).

Greetings,

Semmy Stumpp
Without Fun There Is No Success!
http://www.semmy.name

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:11:10 +0000

Remind me what google’s company motto is…”do no evil” i think.

I know this is not evil but its not very ethical either.

By: John W. Furst

John W. Furst — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:26:42 +0000

The ultimate choice of what is spam should lie in the users hand. I actually wrote an article about that, too (inspired by yours).
What is more important? Email Deliverability or Spam Free Inboxes? I guess, the answer depends on what side of the fence you are sitting. –John

By: Michael Woo

Michael Woo — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:51:57 +0000

Thanks for letting me know.. very informative :))