*OFFICIAL* Give me Gmail Thread!!!

[Technologist]

Okay, in order to share with the GREAT people here at BBS, I am starting the *OFFICIAL Give me Gmail thread!!!

Here are the rules:

A. If you want an invite to gmail, and you get one from here, you have to PROMISE to return the favor and give AT LEAST ONE of your invites back to someone on this list.

B. Begging, pleading, trying to cut in line, or SENDING ME a PM will remove you from the list.... Be patient, and I think this will work well!

C. PLEASE BE HONEST.... if you already have gmail, DON'T add your name to this list.

D. If you get a 2nd invite (because you forgot to reply in this thread) please pass it on to the next person in line...

E. I have already created a list..... requests posted elsewhere will NOT be added to this list.

Based on positive / negative responses from my other gmail thread, ( http://forums.bigbigsavings.com/show...8&page=1&pp=40 ), I will start a list, like so:

1. sahmsfreeb
2. Wimzik
3. latestdish
4. rlynn411
5. sharinbo
6. Quaker_Parrots xxx recieved invite from Mom2jal!
7. shannykitty
8. buttrfli xxx bought gmail on ebay!
9. MsLynn
10. moondancer xxx Doesn't want gmail!!!
11. justinenycole26
12. mom2cvam
13. Tasha405

If you want an invite to gmail, go to the most recent post of the list above. Hit the quote button, then remove the tags at the beginning and the end of the reply (the [ quote = username] and the [ /quote ]. Remove any other comments, so that all that is left is the list. Then, put the next number in sequence at the bottom of the list, and put your username after it. Hit submit new thread.

Once you get your gmail account, respond to the thread, thanking whoever sent you the invite (use bbs name).

If I get too many invites, I will also throw out a suprise invite.... whoever gets it first and uses it, keeps it!!!

Also, to make it real interesting.... Whoever agrees to be BANNED for 48 HOURS will get an immediate invite!!! EDITED to say that this challenge is no longer available, as it has been accepted!!!

So, while you are checking the threads, CLICK on the ads (make some money)!!!

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[Technologist]

The answer to "What is gmail?"
1. What makes Gmail different?

Gmail uses Google search technology to automatically organize and find messages. And because Gmail includes 1,000 megabytes of storage, a typical user won't ever have to worry about deleting mail. Everything just gets archived so it can be found again if needed.

There are other differences in the way Gmail provides access to your email. For example, Gmail automatically groups an email and the replies to it as a conversation. That means you always see a message in its proper context. And there are no pop-ups or banner ads in Gmail, just relevant text ads and links to related pages. Gmail's other distinctive features include a labeling system, a spam reporter and a system for filtering your mail as it comes into your inbox. Learn more.

2. How much does Gmail cost?

Gmail is a free service and includes 1,000 megabytes of storage with each account. However, Gmail is still in preview mode as we test it to work out the kinks. So for now, it's not generally available.

3. How do I sign up? When can I get a Gmail account?

We're currently only offering Gmail as part of a preview release and limited test. We don't have details on when Gmail will be made more widely available, as that depends in part on the results of the test. If you're interested in receiving updates on Gmail, submit your email address using the form at the bottom of this page. And you can check out a sneak peek of Gmail here.

4. Is Gmail available in other languages?

During this testing period, the Gmail interface is only available in English. However, we're committed to making Gmail available to as many people in as many languages as possible. And Gmail accounts can already be used to read and send email in most languages (even Klingon).

5. What are Gmail's system requirements?

Gmail currently supports the following browsers:

Microsoft IE 5.5 and newer (Windows)
Netscape 7.1 and newer (Windows, Macintosh, Linux)
Mozilla 1.4 and newer (Windows, Macintosh, Linux)
Mozilla Firefox 0.8 and newer (Windows, Macintosh, Linux)
Safari 1.2.1 and newer (Macintosh)
Regardless of the browser used, you must have JavaScript and cookies enabled. We hope to expand this list of supported browsers in the near future. To get updates on our progress with Gmail, add your email address using the form at the bottom of this page.

6. Does Gmail support automatic forwarding and POP3 access?

Not at the moment, but Google believes in helping people access information whenever and however they want to do so. In the future you will be able to access Gmail messages from non-Gmail accounts for free or at a nominal fee.

7. What about spam?

Google is committed to keeping unwanted messages out of your inbox. Gmail includes a sophisticated spam filter that we're continuing to improve. The Report Spam link in Gmail is a way for users to help with this effort. It removes spam from the inbox and sends valuable data to the Gmail team working on spam blocking.

8. Are there ads in Gmail?

There are no pop-ups or untargeted banner ads in Gmail. Like Google search results pages, Gmail does include relevant text ads on the right side of the page. The matching of ads to content is a completely automated process performed by computers. No humans read your email to target the ads, and no email content or other personally identifiable information is ever provided to advertisers.

Ads are matched using the same technology that powers the Google AdSense program, which already places targeted ads on thousands of sites across the web by quickly analyzing the content of pages and determining which ads are most relevant to them. Here's a sneak peek of how ads look in Gmail.

9. What is Gmail's privacy policy?

Google respects our users' privacy. For details, please read our Gmail Privacy Policy. You may also want to read more detailed information on Gmail and privacy.

10. Why is Google offering email? I thought you were a search company.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally useful and accessible. For many people, email contains valuable information that can be difficult to retrieve. We believe we can help with that.

Gmail uses Google search technology to find messages so users don't have to create folders and file their individual emails. Many of Gmail's other features also incorporate search technology to improve their effectiveness. Used this way, search enhances the efficiency of email, so we believe it's a natural area for Google to offer a service.

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1. sahmsfreeb
2. Wimzik
3. latestdish
4. rlynn411
5. sharinbo
6. Quaker_Parrots xxx recieved invite from Mom2jal!
7. shannykitty
8. buttrfli xxx bought gmail on ebay!
9. MsLynn
10. moondancer xxx Doesn't want gmail!!!
11. justinenycole26
12. mom2cvam
13. Tasha405

[justbeachy]

1. sahmsfreeb
2. Wimzik
3. latestdish
4. rlynn411
5. sharinbo
6. Quaker_Parrots xxx recieved invite from Mom2jal!
7. shannykitty
8. buttrfli xxx bought gmail on ebay!
9. MsLynn
10. moondancer xxx Doesn't want gmail!!!
11. justinenycole26
12. mom2cvam
13. Tasha405
14. justbeachy

[Jolie Rouge]

Stupid Question : What *IS* "gmail" ??

EDITED.... I add the "what is gmail" in the 2nd reply to this thread-- Tech

[Quaker_Parrots]

Stupid Question : What *IS* "gmail" ??

look here: http://bigbigforums.com/showpost.php...&postcount=101

Thanks again Mom2jal for the invite, I don't care what Katt says, lol, you are a really nice person.

Thanks Tech for starting this thread. I am just itching to return the favor, and send some invites out.

[JWWB2000]

1. sahmsfreeb
2. Wimzik
3. latestdish
4. rlynn411
5. sharinbo
6. Quaker_Parrots xxx recieved invite from Mom2jal!
7. shannykitty
8. buttrfli xxx bought gmail on ebay!
9. MsLynn
10. moondancer xxx Doesn't want gmail!!!
11. justinenycole26
12. mom2cvam
13. Tasha405
14. justbeachy
15. jwwb2000

[ladybugbhb]

1. sahmsfreeb
2. Wimzik
3. latestdish
4. rlynn411
5. sharinbo
6. Quaker_Parrots xxx recieved invite from Mom2jal!
7. shannykitty
8. buttrfli xxx bought gmail on ebay!
9. MsLynn
10. moondancer xxx Doesn't want gmail!!!
11. justinenycole26
12. mom2cvam
13. Tasha405
14. justbeachy
15. jwwb2000
16.Chrissy13
17. ladybugbhb

[galeane29]

Also, to make it real interesting.... Whoever agrees to be BANNED for 48 HOURS will get an immediate invite!!!

Ok I'll be the idiot......lmbo

[Technologist]

We have a winner!!!!! Oooops, I forgot to say that I choose the time and date!!!!

J/K!

Since you were gutsy enough to take the challenge, I will send you the link to the invite in a PM.... (DO NOT REPLY TO ME via PM... My box is full). Click it and fill in the information, and you'll be all set!

On the invite page, you have to fill in your first name, last name, and the username you want... it has to be a minimum of 6 charcters (letters and / or numbers). There is a button you can use to make sure that the name is available..... USE THAT before accepting the terms and conditions.

You can pick a name like this
john.smith
fred.wilson.jr
tomjones
janedoe666
etc...

WHEN YOU GET DONE, AND YOUR Gmail works, come back here and post.... and accept your other prize!!!!!

[Technologist]

1. sahmsfreeb
2. Wimzik
3. latestdish
4. rlynn411
5. sharinbo
6. Quaker_Parrots xxx recieved invite from Mom2jal!
7. shannykitty
8. buttrfli xxx bought gmail on ebay!
9. MsLynn
10. moondancer xxx Doesn't want gmail!!!
11. justinenycole26
12. mom2cvam
13. Tasha405
14. justbeachy
15. jwwb2000
16.Chrissy13
17. ladybugbhb
18. galeane29 xxx winner of Tech's "I'll accept a 48 hour ban" challenge!!!

[Jolie Rouge]

Stupid Question : What *IS* "gmail" ??

EDITED.... I add the "what is gmail" in the 2nd reply to this thread-- Tech

WHEW -- Thanks for the "edit" I thought I had lost my mind and completely missed the infomation ! LOL Sounds very interesting