In a message dated 96-12-11 09:24:22 EST, JKearman writes:
>
> It sounds like some people who try AOL sign on to the lists (and his
numbers
> refer to all the lists, not just MGs), then just go away at the end of
their
> free AOL time, without unsubscribing. Mail to them bounces. With the volume
> of mail on the list, this could be a problem.
>
> Perhaps a more humane solution would be to warn new subscribers. Maybe it
> would cut down on the problem.
>
> One thing I know: AOL is growing faster than Microsoft. AOL users will
> outnumber all other internet users before long, if we don't already. The
net
> world is going to have to deal with AOL users, even those who aren't
perfect,
> like anyone whose internet address doesn't end in AOL.com. Sort of the
> situation I encounter on my drive to work: the road is littered with SUVs,
> pickups and Buicks. Yeah, I'd like to put them on other roads so they don't
> interfere with my serenity, but educating them would be a better choice.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jim Kearman
I think you hit the nail on the head. After the free intro period if the
subscriber just goes away and Marks mail bounces. I wonder if new AOL users
could have a probation period, two months on the digest then move to the
regular list?
Larry
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