Which free email service is better for Physics Forum users?

Thread starter Doc Al
Start date Nov 1, 2006

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the preferences and experiences of users regarding free email services, specifically Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail. Participants share their opinions on spam filtering, storage capacity, user interface, and additional features, reflecting on their suitability for Physics Forum users.

Discussion Character

Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised

Some participants advocate for Gmail, citing its effective spam filters, large storage capacity, and user-friendly search features.
Others prefer Yahoo, highlighting its improved spam filtering and user-friendly interface, with some noting a lack of spam compared to Gmail.
A few participants express dissatisfaction with Hotmail, describing it as having excessive spam and poor filtering unless security settings are tightened.
Some users mention the benefits of using multiple email services for different purposes, suggesting that having both Gmail and Yahoo can be advantageous.
Concerns are raised about Gmail's chat feature potentially blocking access from work environments, while Yahoo's chat is not integrated with email.
Participants discuss the ability to search emails in both Gmail and Yahoo, with some noting recent updates to Yahoo's features.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on which email service is superior, as participants express varied preferences and experiences with Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail. Multiple competing views remain regarding the effectiveness and usability of each service.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific limitations related to spam filtering and user experience, but these points remain unresolved and are based on individual experiences.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users considering which free email service to choose, particularly those involved in the Physics Forum community or similar online platforms.

Nov 2, 2006

Evo

Staff Emeritus

Moonbear said:

PF Email is here: http://physicsforums.mail.everyone.net/email/scripts/loginuser.pl

You need to be a contributor to use it, last I checked. I can't recall if you need to sign up with your username here...I know I did anyway, so that if I need to get email from or to a member here, I can give them that address for first contact.

I don't know how to find it from PF now, I just have it bookmarked.

I don't even remember the information I used to set up my account and can't get into it.