Gmail email accounts - Page 2

87coupe · 87coupe's Garage

Gmail is a webmail / POP3 email account. 2.5GB+ storage, forwarding capabilities, etc etc. It has been invite only since it came out a couple years back. I understand it will become open to the public eventually (they've been saying that for a couple years now), but for now it's invite only.

I too have been using it for many moons now and have had almost no problems.

KFC911 · 08-03-2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally posted by 87coupe
.... It has been invite only since it came out a couple years back. I understand it will become open to the public eventually (they've been saying that for a couple years now), but for now it's invite only...

But don't take the 'invite only' to mean it's exclusive or anything like that. As you see by the number of folks offering 'invites' on this thread (most have a LOT to give away if anyone wants one...by design), that's just Google's way of spreading the beta version around. Personally, I just wanted another 'free' email account (not work related), and it works out great for me....

87coupe · 87coupe's Garage

To add to what Keith said, recently Gmail has allowed people who want an email account but have not been invited, to sign up via their mobile phone. The catch is you are giving them your mobile number - they currently state they will not do anything w/ your number, but I imagine they could change their policy and end up sending marketing messages via SMS to your phone.

Invite sent to North Coast Cab.

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

you would be amazed at the amount of data/information google has/collects. Or terrified. Depends on your outlook...

Paul_Heery · Paul_Heery's Garage

I have to agree with our static-free friend here. Despite their credo of "don't be evil", the potential for future abuse of your information by Google still exists. If there is anyone to fear regarding your privacy, it's Google. They collect and analyze data. That's their business.

I do not use Gmail and I do not send email to Gmail accounts. There is no protection afforded to the individuals on both sides of the conversation and any right-to-privacy argument goes out the window after 180 days anyway.

Read about Gmail privacy here, Gmail Privacy Page

Now, where is my tin-foil hat?