I had a heck of a time with my server not wanting to carry Topica because they (supposidy) were doing something that did not make the carriers happy. I understand that Topica needs to do something that will make these boards free but I would pay to be on a list that would free us from the SPAM. Of course I will remain on this list until something new comes along....the list is just too valuable to me not to be on it.
Ciao...Ian
----- Original Message ----- From: Charlie Mullendore Sent: 3/30/2004 6:50:12 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: Ads - should we stay or should we go now?
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Okay... Let's have a "show of hands" on who else feels the same as Clifton and Gary. Personally, I haven't been subjected to any more spam since I joined this list than before and have no problems getting my Loop mail because of the ads. Yes, I agree the ads are very annoying, but Topica says "they need to do this to continue the lists for no charge". I just ignore them and read the message. It also helps if when you reply to a message, cut out the ads already there instead of sending them again and again.
If y'all would rather we go somewhere else, then I'll set it up and transfer all the list members. Suggestion of where to host the list in addition to Clifton's suggestion are welcome. Thanks for this list (for anyone who doesn't know) go to Dave Otis, who created it in May 2000 and maintained it until I took over a while back.
In closing, anyone who wants to unsubscribe need only click on the appropriate link at the bottom of Loop List email messages or send a blank email to: Loopframe_Guzz-@topica.com . Cheers,
SPAM and adverts: I have been computing on forms of the internet since 1990. Until I joined this list late last year, I never received spam. I know others have had terrible problems but with knowledge and care I avoided this problem for all these years. I am now receiving spam on the account subscribed to this list. I am still spam free on my other accounts. I believe it is because TOPICA has sold this list. This alone is reason to unsubscribe. As for the ads, it's a free service, so I'll throw them this bone. I will not unsubscribe until some generous soul has established another board. I might recommend www.ezboard.com for a free discussion board. Thanks anyway to those who have maintained this list. Thanks in advance to whoever creates the replacement. CS in TN
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Cheek [mailto:kg8-@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:15 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: ads on top UNSUBSCRIBE I am really tired of deleting SPAM from unwanted uninvited advertisers . If it were an email or two per day it would be tolerable but the CRAP that is coming and sneaky ways they have make me say to H### with TOPICA and your ads , you are not welcome here I will deactivate my email addresses and start fresh. TOPICA isn't real open about what thay really do with the email addresses they demand as a condition of subscription .
The VALUE of the LISTS ???? I have sent people motrcycle parts as FREEBIES they have requested and only asked them to cover shipping . I have more money out with deadbeats than this list will ever be worth.
UNSUBSCRIBE ME TOO ! mike behn wrote: > > What's with all of this ads on the tops of messages lately? my spam > filter is picking them all up and I have to retrieve the message from > the trash can. is this something new topica is doing? > mike denver 71 ambo > >
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