AOL Users Take Note!
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please forgive me for using this forum for a non-Fjord issue, but I believe this is something which could affect the future of this List, others like it you may receive and enjoy, and the very future of email in general. I have in the past, warned subscribers who use AOL and Hotmail to receive their FjordHorse List that they may be missing many messages or Digests because of their Service Providers arbitrary practices of SPAM identification. Up until now I have been willing to give them the benefit of doubt, chalking the disappearing email up to bugs in new filtering software. However, now AOL is proposing to profit by making the practice official. They will pass advertising from large bulk emailers, who pay for the privilege, right past their SPAM filters and into your inbox, while email from your friends, family and the FjordHorse List will arrive with a less preferential status. Even if you are not an AOL user, please read the message attached below and respond to the petition if you want to help prevent this inequity. -- Steve McIlree - Pferd, Skipper Clust - Omaha, NE/Las Cruces, NM, USA If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise. --Unknown ===Received Today= The very existence of online civic participation and the free Internet as we know it are under attack by America Online. AOL recently announced what amounts to an email tax. Under this pay-to-send system, large emailers willing to pay an email tax can bypass spam filters and get guaranteed access to people's inboxeswith their messages having a preferential high-priority designation.1 Charities, small businesses, civic organizing groups, and even families with mailing lists will inevitably be left with inferior Internet service unless they are willing to pay the email tax to AOL. We need to stop AOL immediately so other email hosts know that following AOL's lead would be a mistake. Can you sign this emergency petition to America Online and forward it to your friends? Sign here: http://civic.moveon.org/emailtax/ Petition statement: AOL, don't auction off preferential access to people's inboxes to giant emailers, while leaving people's friends, families, and favorite causes wondering if their emails are being delivered at all. The Internet is a force for democracy and economic innovation only because it is open to all Internet users equallywe must not let it become an unlevel playing field. Sign here: http://civic.moveon.org/emailtax/ AOL is one of the biggest email hosts in the worldif we stop them from unleashing this threat to the Internet, others will know not to try it. Everyone who signs this petition will be sent information on how to contact AOL directly, as well as future steps that can be taken until AOL drops its new email tax policy. AOL's proposed pay-to-send system is the first step down the slippery slope toward dividing the Internet into two classes of usersthose who get preferential treatment and those who are left behind. AOL pretends nothing would change for senders who don't pay, but that's not reality. The moment AOL switches to a world where giant emailers pay for preferential treatment, AOL faces this internal choice: spend money to keep spam filters up-to-date so legitimate email isn't identified as spam, or make money by neglecting their spam filters and pushing more senders to pay for guaranteed delivery. Which do you think they'll choose? If AOL has its way, the big loser will be regular email userswhose email from friends, family, and favorite causes will increasingly go undelivered and disappear into the black hole of a neglected spam filter. Another loser will be democracy and economic innovation on the Internetwhere small ideas become big ideas specifically because regular people can spread ideas freely on a level playing field. If an email tax existed when MoveOn began, we never would have gotten off the groundindeed, AOL's proposal will hurt every membership group, regardless of political affiliation. That's why groups all across the political spectrum are joining together with charities, non-profits, small businesses, labor unions, and Internet watchdog groups in opposition to AOL's email tax. The president of the Association for Cancer Online Resources (ACOR) points out the real-world urgency of this issue: In essence, this is going to block every AOL subscriber suffering from any form of cancer from receiving potentially life-saving information they may not be able to get from any other source, simply because a non-profit like ACORwhich serves more than 55,000 cancer patients and caregivers every daycannot afford to pay the fee. Can you sign this emergency petition to America Online and forward it to your friends? http://civic.moveon.org/emailtax/ Thank you for all you do. Eli Pariser, Noah T. Winer, Adam Green, and the MoveOn.org
Re: AOL
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/23/2002 6:57:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That said, I do notice that just about everyone who has a gripe about missing messages/digests seems to be on AOL. Does that tell you anything? BTW, my own E-mail is relayed through TWO ISPs and I very seldom lose anything. I've never missed a digest. I'm on AOL. But I'm on 8.0, and I don't have any filters set up. It could be one of AOL's strange tactic to encourage people to upgrade. I seem to remember loosing the message boards when 6.0 had been out for a while and I hadn't upgraded, and I got them back when I did upgrade. I run 8.0 as well and do miss individual posts. I have no filters set up for this account at all. I am setting up with my local server, I am on BYOA. I may even try the digest form for this email and see if I still miss posts. Dagmar A HREF=http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/happytogetfit/remembering.html?mtbrand=AOL _USRemembering /AYBärY'4.21.91-12.18.02 '
AOL
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/22/2002 9:58:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That said, I do notice that just about everyone who has a gripe about missing messages/digests seems to be on AOL. Does that tell you anything? BTW, my own E-mail is relayed through TWO ISPs and I very seldom lose anything. I've never missed a digest. I'm on AOL. But I'm on 8.0, and I don't have any filters set up. It could be one of AOL's strange tactic to encourage people to upgrade. I seem to remember loosing the message boards when 6.0 had been out for a while and I hadn't upgraded, and I got them back when I did upgrade. Shawna
Re: AOL problems
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/18/01 7:09:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After I read the rest of my emails yesterday, I discovered that the reappearance of my Digest WAS a direct result of my having written to AOL Customer Service. SOOO, any of the rest of you having problems like this, can also contact AOL to have it fixed. Good luck, Gayle Ware HI THERE TOOTS : ) SO GLAD YOUR BACK ON THE DIGEST LIST, IT JUST WOULDN'T SEEM COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU . OK, I'M A LITTLE BIT SWAYED ON TO YOUR SIDE FOR SOME GREAT REASON OR ANOTHER : ) HMM, COULD IT BE BECAUSE RAFAEL HAS THE BRAND OF G.W. (UN DETECTABLE) IN HIS BRAIN THAT REMINDS HIM TO PERFORM SO WELL ALL THE TIME NOW? BY THE WAY, HE SENDS YOU A BIG HUGGIE : ) WE LOVE YEA, JACK 'N BRIGID
AOL problems
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/17/01 10:18:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just wanted to let you know that my Digest is back??!! I did write to AOL yesterday as you suggested, but don't think that had anything to do with the reappearance. Hi, After I read the rest of my emails yesterday, I discovered that the reappearance of my Digest WAS a direct result of my having written to AOL Customer Service. SOOO, any of the rest of you having problems like this, can also contact AOL to have it fixed. Good luck, Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR www.fjordhorse.com
AOL signatures
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/27/01 9:35:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That is all there is to it. I don't use AOL but I see a lot of AOL users have sigs on their messages so it must be possible there too. AOL makes it very easy. That's why I enjoy AOL despite its drawbacks! Simply hit reply to this or any email. In the new window which appears, click the picture of a pencil. A dropdown menu will appear; select Set Up Signatures. Click Create button, then fill in the blanks. Name your signatures for easy reference, mine are horse and pet sitting for the two lists I subscribe to. Now write your signature, choosing fonts and colors you like (which are only viewable by other AOL users). Add your web page by clicking the picture of a heart and selecting your web site in the list of favorites. Viola! Brigid Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://members.nbci.com/mrgnpetsit/fjord1;Our Fjords/A or... Brigid Wasson A HREF=http://members.xoom.com/mrgnpetsit/skyweb2;Peninsula Professional Pet Sitters Network/A A HREF=http://members.xoom.com/mrgnpetsit/skyweb1;Morrigans Dog Walking and Pet Sitting/A List Moderator
Re: AOL files.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] as my AOL program deletes my stuff on a regular basis and I'm always losing the things I wanted to keep. If you'll go into that button called My Files, you should find it all there. If you go under My AOL, preferences, and WWW, you can set it to save things the amount of time you want, too. Gail D. Vinson Las Cruces, NM
Re: AOL
This message is from: carol j makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/7/00 7:58:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is anyone else having trouble too? Do you have AOL6? Everybody with 6 is having problems. Nope, I have AOL 5.0. Just called them and once again they've said it is because of the line noise so guess I'll have to call US West AGAIN. GR! Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR www.fjordhorse.com Hi, In the MN area, they refer to US West as US Worst. You cannot believe how hard it is to get things straightened out with them. Sorry this is not very encouraging. But keep after them. -- Built FJORD tough Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
AOL
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/7/00 7:58:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is anyone else having trouble too? Do you have AOL6? Everybody with 6 is having problems. Nope, I have AOL 5.0. Just called them and once again they've said it is because of the line noise so guess I'll have to call US West AGAIN. GR! Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR www.fjordhorse.com
Re: AOL
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] With AOL? EVERYBOBY has trouble with AOHell! I get knocked offline back to the Windows wallpaper screen regularly without warning. If only you could QUIT the AOL environment as quickly when you DID want to sign off. It freezes, dumps when I try to change between screenames, and half a dozen other things besides. I ask my self every time I sign on Why do I still use this crummy ISP? Only because everyone knows me by this address, no other reason. It's the worst ISP in the market. Merek
AOL
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/4/00 10:17:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I to wonder why my posts are not on the list. I have wrote to Mike and Steve, haven't heard from them. I am sure its AOL's problem. This will come thru I bet. I am going to call them tomorrow. Tillie I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one having problems! Seems that lately whenever I send an email, more often than not, it boots me offline and my letter disappears into cyber space never to be seen again!? My phone line has a lot of noise on it every year about this time. I wonder if it isn't problems with water getting into US West equipment? I've complained to US West before. They send out a repairman because they're sure it is in MY equipment, but they never find anything. Is anyone else having trouble too? Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR www.fjordhorse.com
Re: Message To AOL Users
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/29/00 8:28:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pamela, Please send us a link. Here it is. A HREF=aol://5863:126/mBLA:166217Horse Breeds/A I hope to see the board hopping. We have an opportunity to show the General horse world what a fabulous breed of horses we have! Pamela
Re: Message To AOL Users
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pamela, Please send us a link. Listers please take a look at our site . Amy has worked on it and it has a new look. Sure have been enjoying the comments on the list lately. We had a beautiful day in Central Oregon yesterday. I raked the leaves (dang old willows) for 5 hours and still not done. Found a little time to play with Oskar. Its so nice to have the young ones around, fjords that is. Our Grandkids are to far away to enjoy. Look forward to when the come to Oregon for the spring break and the summer. I have cabin fever and hope the winter fly's bye fast. (not my life though.) Tillie Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
Message To AOL Users
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just to let you know, those of you who I had met on the AOL boards. Over a year ago they took away our Fjord board as it wasn't very active. At least not compared to quarter horses, arabians, etc. Recently I saw boards up for horses that have a LOT less activity than our board did. So I asked if they would please reinstate the board. Today it is up and running. THIS list is really the best place for talking about fjords, amongst people who know what fjords are and love them. But there are people who have never heard of fjords. I think it is a good opportunity to spread word about them. So, I hope to see some of you over there. If you need a link to get to the Fjord Board, let me know! Pamela
AOL subscriber
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Once again I have the problem of someone who wants to subscribe to the list from an AOL account who has filters blocking the receipt of any mail. When I faced this situation before folks on the list knew the person trying to subscribe and got her to open her filters. With luck, maybe someone will recognize this address. The person trying to subscribe is [EMAIL PROTECTED]. If anyone recognizes this address please tell them to turn off their filters and re-subscribe to the list. -- Steve McIlree Cynthia Madden -- Pferd, Keyah, Skipper, Tank -- Omaha, Nebraska, USA Then we began to ride. My soul smoothed itself out, a long-cramped scroll freshening and fluttering in the wind. --Robert Browning(1812-1889)
Thursday Fjord Chat - AOL.
This message is from: Betsy Bauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, A short and quick reminder if anyone would like to join us at the AOL Fjord chat. Go to Find a Chat, Town Square and find Fjord Chat listed. Double click and you're there. Thursday night, 6pm California time. See you, Betsy Lisa and Bernadine- nice talking with you all on Sunday. We're on a roll! Go Fjords!
Re: First Show, Kids Chat AOL, Amy White.
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Amy K White) Betsy, Woodrow's phone # is: 308-732-3330. The team is well matched and very well trained. I would have them myself if I could. Steve and Amy White _ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
Re: First Show, Kids Chat AOL, Amy White.
This message is from: Alison Barr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betsy Bauer wrote: Next, we're heading to Pony Club - did you all know that this club isn't for just ponies? Children 8 - 16, In Canada, we go to 21. are you sure? I can't imagine anyone reaching the A level before 16. I think the youngest on record was 16. learn equestrian and stable management skills including rallies, shows and lots of instruction. Out here in California, it's nice to find equestrian emphasis as opposed to all the western interest. Abbey likes English as her mom did 40+ years ago, but who's counting, right! For all those interested, pony club is a nice way to introduce the young rider. You don't need a fancy horse, or expencive stuff, just safe tack and a pony. there are lots of different things to participate in, and a wide variety of events. For example, if I had been a year older, I could have gone to south africa this year, to compete on borrowed horses/ponies in their huge show. It ranges in difficulty from those who have never ridden before, to those who move on to national and international events.
