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272967 | Christopher Swingley <cswingle@g...> | 2021‑03‑07 | Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
GGs, I just set up our List on groups.io, and it turns out that we can handle the site costs using a donations mechanism that's built in, so we don't need the additional complexity of a separate collections site. In the next few days I will look into how I migrate our subscriber list to the new site, set up my server to automatically forward email to the new address, and send out another email when I'm ready to pull the trigger. My recollection from when one of my other email lists moved to groups.io is that once I've moved everyone over, each of you will get an email from the List asking you to confirm you wish to join, and a link to take you to your new account on the site. With that link, you can choose a password for your OldTools account and set up your preferences (Digest mode, etc.). You can also donate to the List at that point. If the way the donations work make you nervous, you're welcome to send me a check. Questions? Thanks for being patient as we go through this process! Cheers, ListMom, Chris -- Christopher Swingley Fairbanks, Alaska https://swingley.org/ |
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272979 | "Marvin Paisner" <paisners@s...> | 2021‑03‑07 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
I'm on board. Thanks once again Chris for all you do for us. Cheers, Marv Paisner Kootenay Lake, BC -----Original Message----- From: OldTools [mailto:oldtools-bounces@s...] On Behalf Of Christopher Swingley Subject: [OldTools] Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 GGs, I just set up our List on groups.io, and it turns out that we can handle the site costs using a donations mechanism that's built in, so we don't need the additional complexity of a separate collections site. In the next few days I will look into how I migrate our subscriber list to the new site, set up my server to automatically forward email to the new address, and send out another email when I'm ready to pull the trigger. My recollection from when one of my other email lists moved to groups.io is that once I've moved everyone over, each of you will get an email from the List asking you to confirm you wish to join, and a link to take you to your new account on the site. With that link, you can choose a password for your OldTools account and set up your preferences (Digest mode, etc.). You can also donate to the List at that point. If the way the donations work make you nervous, you're welcome to send me a check. Questions? Thanks for being patient as we go through this process! Cheers, ListMom, Chris -- -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus |
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272980 | Dave Broman <broman.dave@g...> | 2021‑03‑07 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
It's been eons since I posted anything, but the list has been part of my life since the mid 90's. I can't imagine not having it hanging around in my inbox and not having access to it's expertise and resources. A few bucks is a small price to pay. I'm in. Dave Broman Another Kokomo Galoot On Sat, Mar 6, 2021, 7:16 PM Christopher Swingley |
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272981 | David Charnon <dcharnon@w...> | 2021‑03‑07 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
My thoughts/experience exactly. I’m happy to donate, and thanks everyone for the work of keeping the list going and contributing your knowledge. Dave |
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272982 | John Ruth <johnrruth@h...> | 2021‑03‑07 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
GG's First a hearty and heartfelt THANK YOU to Chris for his many efforts on behalf of OLDTOOLS. Second I'm in! I'll contribute to the continuing existence of the most well-mannered and intellectual Internet forum that I've ever seen. I've been on the list since the mid-1990's. It's one of the joys of my life. A place to learn and to assist others ! ( And, occasionally, to gloat and be gloated! :) ) John Ruth Metuchen, NJ Sent from my iPhone |
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272983 | Tim <tpendleton@g...> | 2021‑03‑07 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
Chris, Thank you for all of your efforts and endurance on behalf of the list and the Oldtools community. I have been enjoying the List since the escapades of Natalie and the Woodchuck. My days are always enhanced by the Oldtools inbox. I will certainly contribute to the future of the list. Tim Patiently watching the snow recede while looking for the first chipmunk of the season in NJ. |
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272986 | Jim O'Brien <jimob@c...> | 2021‑03‑07 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
Count me in. On 3/6/2021 7:16 PM, Christopher Swingley wrote: > GGs, > > I just set up our List on groups.io, and it turns out that we can handle > the site costs using a donations mechanism that's built in, so we don't > need the additional complexity of a separate collections site. > > In the next few days I will look into how I migrate our subscriber list to > the new site, set up my server to automatically forward email to the new > address, and send out another email when I'm ready to pull the trigger. > > My recollection from when one of my other email lists moved to groups.io is > that once I've moved everyone over, each of you will get an email from the > List asking you to confirm you wish to join, and a link to take you to your > new account on the site. With that link, you can choose a password for your > OldTools account and set up your preferences (Digest mode, etc.). You can > also donate to the List at that point. If the way the donations work make > you nervous, you're welcome to send me a check. > > Questions? > > Thanks for being patient as we go through this process! > > Cheers, > > ListMom, Chris -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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272987 | "John M Johnston (jmjhnstn)" <jmjhnstn@m...> | 2021‑03‑07 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
Count me in! John M. Johnston “P.S. If you do not receive this, of course it must have been miscarried; therefore I beg you to write and let me know.” - Sir Boyle Roche, M.P. ________________________________ From: OldTools |
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272989 | Joe Jerkins <jerkinsjoe@g...> | 2021‑03‑08 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
Count me in - both in recognizing and thanking Chris as well as contributing to the kitty. Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse auto-correct driven misspellings. |
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272993 | John Murray <murraytulloch@g...> | 2021‑03‑08 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
I'm in. And thank you Chris for your efforts over the years. Long time lurker / learner. |
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272994 | Patrick Olguin <paddychulo@g...> | 2021‑03‑08 | Re: Administrivia: Migration of OldTools: Part 1 |
Also in. A gazillion thanks to Chris. Paddy, Retired List Mom, occasional shellac pontificator |
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