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Hello Dick
I live in Australia. Please tell me what the process is for obtaining the free
accounts you refer to without the cost of connect phone calls from Australia to
USA
Thanks
DickJ wrote:
> Yes, Tony, but this is not a "least-common denominator" listserv......It's a
> Metastock (you know, the *charting* program) listserv.......(laughing)
>
> C'mon ! You can get FREE email accounts from juno.com (from USRobotics
> modems) , you get 5 free e-mail accounts with an AOL subscription, you get a
> free e-mail account with AT&T long distance, you get free e-mail accounts
> with most local BBS'es, and that's just off the top of my head........try
> www.hotbot.com and do a web search for "free e-mail" ! (Then use a separate
> account for the Metastock list)
>
> I live overseas too, and my biggest problem is keeping track of all my free
> e-mail accounts !
>
> I (personally) really value the efforts of guys like Richard Estes and Jim
> G. and Harley, who are not only knowledgable, but willing to share their
> efforts for free.
>
> I'd like to see Dr. Clive participate more this way.......These guys are
> pros, and I'm here to learn as much as I can.
>
> The Metastock listserv that doesn't encourage the exchange of charting, is
> like a poetry listserv that only allows pictures !
>
> Can't we please put this ridiculous censorship notion to rest ? I'm BEGGING
> you !
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tony Smallwood <beepee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Brad Zapalac <bzappy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: metastock-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <metastock-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tuesday, November 11, 1997 12:17 AM
> Subject: Re: charts
>
> >Before offering advice on how to deal with ISP's and modems here are some
> >thoughts that may help you understand why not all objectors to huge chart
> >downloads are "so selfish".
> >
> >(1) Many subscribers use Email for a variety of purposes ... not just
> >Metastock.
> >
> >(2) The list of thousands you refer to is spread world wide. Many countries
> and
> >areas do not necessarily enjoy low cost connect fees or lighting fast
> ISP's.
> >
> >(3) Not all users enjoy "state of the art" equipment able to download a
> complex
> >chart in 20 seconds. By reading response from some group users you will see
> >that download times can run as high as three minutes. Multiply this by up
> to 5
> >or 6 charts per day and the time wasted is significant.
> >
> >Finally if those who feel compelled to share their charts with the world
> were
> >to take a leaf out of Jim Greenings book we could all be more efficient. If
> you
> >want a chart from Jim he sends it to you direct and off list.
> >
> >Please try and understand.
> >
> >Cheers
> >Brad Zapalac wrote:
> >
> >> I have never had a problem with downloading charts. The max I have
> waited
> >> for any one message has been abount 20 seconds. All others who complain
> >> should have their ISP or modem checked.
> >>
> >> Please all keep attaching chart files. I don't understand why so many
> feel
> >> this technology and ability to share information is so burdensome???
> >>
> >> This list is for thousands, stop being so selfish.
> >>
> >> Go Bulls
> >>
> >> B Zapalac
> >
> >
> >
> >--
> >Tony Smallwood
> >Brisbane, Australia
> >
> >
> >
> >
--
Tony Smallwood
Brisbane, Australia
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