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five cent e-mails

Brth729Brth729 Member Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited March 2002 in General Discussion
I recall reading a while back of how much of a stink the postal service was raising about the amount of revenue they where losing as a result of people not sending as many letters any more.If my memory serves me correctly it was in excess of $20,000,000 annually. I got something the other day, ironically enough in an e-mail, about how they ( the postal service) are in congress right now trying to get a bill passed that would allow them to put a charge of 5 cents on every sent e-mail. Now I know we have to pay an ISP for allowing us to connect through them, but isn't the WEB essentially a free service?
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  • Gordian BladeGordian Blade Member Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This is an old and untrue internet rumor that seems never to die.
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  • PelicanPelican Member Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One thing they need to consider if they ever really do soemthing along these lines: email also generates revenue for them. I know I spend a heck of a lot more than I used too for shipping since I am doing business on the internet. And the bulk of my shipping is Priority Mail so they are getting the benefit out of it.
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  • Norman DogNorman Dog Member Posts: 470 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I realize that this is a myth, but if the USPS really was worried about losing revenue to e-mails, they should just become an ISP. It just might make them more money.I never thought about the shipping angle. I'll bet they are doing just fine with internet shopping being so popular
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Gordian Blade is right, this is an Urban Legend.
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  • RancheroPaulRancheroPaul Member Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If anyone is concerned about not getting credit for the 5 cent e-mails, just email your nickel payments to me. Be sure to count all the "SPAM" e-mail before you delete them! Counts must be ABSOLUTELY accurate to insure proper credit..........Hahahahahaha!!!!
    If You Can't Buy a Pair, Get a Spare!
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I get so much junk email I almost wish they would start charging for it ... the sender that is ... 25-30 junk e'mails a day.
    Here's a thought: Let's make criminals responsible for their crimes ... ...Not blame society and the tools they use!kimberkid@gunbroker.zzn.com [This message has been edited by kimberkid (edited 03-08-2002).]
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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  • Submariner .Submariner . Member Posts: 165 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    YEAH I FELL HOOK LINE AND SINKER FOR IT AND WROTE MY CONGRESSMAN.VAN HILLEARY WAS NICE ENOUGH TO RESPOND AND EXPLAIN THE WHOLE SITUATION TO ME.ITS ALL A HOAX THAT GOES AROUND E-MAIL TO E-MAIL.IF IT IS A SENATE BILL IT STARTS S-,IF ITS A HOUSE BILL IT STARTS HR- THE HOAX BILL HAS NEITHER
    Truck Driver,Submarine Veteran,Rusty Wallace fan,and piss poor typist E-MAIL WNUNLEY@USIT.NET
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  • RancheroPaulRancheroPaul Member Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey Submariner, ... Does this mean I won't be getting any nickels? Phooey!!! I thought I had something here! Guess NOT!
    If You Can't Buy a Pair, Get a Spare!
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