[TowerTalk] Moving ham radio eflectors to permit attachments

[Bob Richards]

Another group I belong to uses Google Groups.  That group is not 
primarily focused on technical information.  One thing I have discovered 
using Google Groups is the limited size of attachments allowed by GG  
that could impact the information transfer we towertalk members do.  
Something to consider if the decision is made to use GG.

Bob NZ6G

On 12/21/2021 7:32 AM, Grant Saviers wrote:
> 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.
>>
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