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Re: [OT] Non-computer, quality text mailing lists ala Debian?



On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:23:27 -0700, John Magolske in gmane.linux.debian.user wrote:
> * Nick Lidakis <nlidakis@verizon.net> [091025 20:15]:
>> Are there quality text mailing lists for non-computer related
>> topics? Do web forums dominate the internet landscape? If one is
>> tired of asinine graphics and animated avitars, where do you find
>> good lists?
>
> Recently I came across "FreeLists". Haven't used any of their
> services, so can't say much beyond what's on their website:
>
>     FreeLists provides free mailing list hosting to groups whose
>     topics are related to technology, computers, communications,
>     medicine, astronomy, etc. We provide a free service to help
>     you keep in touch with your friends, customers, co-workers,
>     research partners, and more.
>     -
>     http://www.freelists.org/
>
> Looks interesting...somewhat computer-centric, but not entirely.

As we know nothing is free; I'd be concerned about them harvesting e-mail
addresses. They might not but how do they pay for bandwidth otherwise.
I haven't visited the site so YMMV.
Call me skeptic; That's OK. ;-D


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