[gopher] Re: This mailing list

[Brian Koontz <brian@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 07:09:10PM -0500, John Goerzen wrote:
> Google Groups is, and as a bonus provides a web-based forum-like
> interface.  Personally I detest those, but I know there are many that
> like 'em.

So long as I continue to receive my gopher e-mails without having to
deal with a web interface, count me happy.  

But I am a bit confused, though...The Google Groups privacy notice
states:

    You need a Google Account to create a group or post comments in the
    Google Groups service. [1]

Yet the Google Groups FAQ seems to state the opposite:

    Activities that don't require a Google Account:

        * Reading posts in public groups
        * Searching for groups, posts, or authors
        * Posting to groups via email if they are unrestricted or you're 
already a member
        * Joining a public Google Group via email [2]

It really doesn't matter to me, as I have a Google account...but, it
might matter otherwise to someone who might want to join the list but
would rather not be forced to create a Google account to participate.

[1] http://www.google.com/intl/en/googlegroups/privacy3.html
[2] 
http://groups.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=46438&cbid=41ya5vi2bqzd&src=cb&lev=answer

  --Brian