[TowerTalk] Moving ham radio eflectors to permit attachments

[Grant Saviers]

Of course Google Groups are NOT "completely free".  We are the product 
they will sell to advertisers and for whatever other uses (given the 
culture it is wise to speculate) google might be doing.  It's an online 
version of the classic "honey trap."

Checking out the fine print re what Google gets would be advisable - ad 
insertions in posts?  unlimited use of email addresses?  etc.

So far, groups.io has worked very well for several other groups I 
subscribe too. I have not noticed any unwanted consequences.  Can't say 
that about how Google has operated.

Some argue that all privacy is already is lost, and contesting.com isn't 
especially private.  Contesting is moderated and has controlled access, 
another concern when a monopolist has control of the rules.

Count me in as a contributor to move to groups.io

Grant KZ1W

On 12/21/2021 05:53, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> Since my earlier posting, I have learned that since February, 2021, 
> groups.io has charged for groups larger than 100 members. While I think 
> donations could easily cover these costs, and would be willing to 
> administer a donations account on Paypal, that might be just too much 
> complexity for some sysops.  In that case, how about Google Groups?  So 
> far as I can tell, their email groups are completely free, regardless of 
> size.
>