GMail invites: as Hot as "Publisher's Clearinghouse"

from JoeUser Forums

I love my gmail account. Of my personal email accounts, it is by far my preferred option.

But after having the account for many months, I am amused by the occasional article offering "invites". While I got my account through such an article, I am pretty well aware now that all I would have had to do was ask if anyone had an invite and I'd have one just as quickly.

Now, this looked like smart marketing on google's part when it started the service. But now, it's just plain silly. There's no value to invites, and everyone I know has more of them than they know what to do with. It's time, in my opinion, for google to end the whole "invite" method of signing folks up and just start a signup link on their main page. But that's just my opinion.

By the way, if anyone needs an invite, I have a few (lol).

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I agree... the invite thing was good at the start but it is just plain stupid now.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think I got mine off an invite.  Not sure yet. I have only given it to one person so far, and so far it is spam free! (That was my son)
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If Google were to send out as many invites as they have gotten others to do for them, they would have been accused of spamming.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
At least i would like to know why google still are using gmail invites.

have heard that some people got zero limits on the number invites they can send out though its just a rumour.

It doesnt bother me though that they use the model they are using.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
When someone invites someone else, the invitation is sent to their existing email address. It is simply a way to collect email addresses for spamming.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

At least i would like to know why google still are using gmail invites.

Just think.  It's been over a year and people are still talking about invites.  Would it be the same if it was just an open registration?

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just think. It's been over a year and people are still talking about invites. Would it be the same if it was just an open registration?


Not possible for Beta testing. How it would be if Window Blinds 5 Beta 2 becomes available publicly as a free version? Will Stardock do this? There is always something that cannot be opened for all.
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
While I feel lame for asking, I had considered moving my email over and now that I hear how much people like it....anyone want to invite me?
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
*admitting ignorance*

What is gmail? LOL
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Gmail is an email service offered by Google - hence G-mail *GoogleMail* it's something simple, not super fancy like AOL, Hotmail, Yahoo *i use all 3 of those also! - the later 2 are my spam boxes * and you can even access Gmail using a PSP *it's so nice* if you want an invite, IM me on aol at gfcentral002, that way you don't have to post your current email on here *will need to send an invite to ya*
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
... if you want one - IM me on AIM, gfcentral002, that way you don't have to post your email address for the world to see lol and i'll send out invites - i have like 100 i think to give away *i don't know that many people*
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
and you can even access Gmail using a PSP


PSP? Is that like a POP client?
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have PSP8, but it doesn't seem to be working.
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
If Google were to send out as many invites as they have gotten others to do for them, they would have been accused of spamming.


Precisely! They're so smart...

Dan
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Spamming is smart?
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Spamming is smart?


It is, if you can get thousands of people to do it for you.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Spamming is smart?


In this case, NO...just conniving and underhanded, getting someone else to do their dirty work. No better than 'popping off' in an elevator before exitting and leaving the remaining occupants the blame eachother
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I joined without an invite about 3 months ago. Sorry to burst any bubbles. I had found the sign-up link right on the page that talked about getting a g-mail account off of the extra's page. Just wanted to let you all know about it.
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
At least you got your account. since they changed to googlemail I've been unable to get an invite. I've never seen such a messed up system;-)
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top

I joined without an invite about 3 months ago. Sorry to burst any bubbles. I had found the sign-up link right on the page that talked about getting a g-mail account off of the extra's page. Just wanted to let you all know about it

For some reason, my Send no longer works.  I just rechecked the settings and all are correct.  I will contact gmail in the am.

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
um.. PSP = PlayStation Portable...... the last major firmware update added a browser to it, and since it has built in wi-fi you can access internet, hence access gmail just as you would using firefox, opera, ie, etc. ..
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
um.. PSP = PlayStation Portable......


Thank you. Now I know why I did not know what it was!
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hank you. Now I know why I did not know what it was!

Yes, thanks! (you ain't the only one Doc.)

Was wondering, cuz I have been seeing commericals showing movies being released on DVD & PSP.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DVD & PSP


actually... i was busy wondering how in heck it could be linked to paintshop pro!