Spam, if you are interested in business on the Internet, read up on it. ---------- > From: Adam Scott <[log in to unmask]> > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: THE EDGE > Date: Sunday 8 December 1996 05:51 > > Greetings, > > I have some exciting news to share with all of you interested in business > discussions. At Edgesound we have been doing research for the past year on > internet mailing lists and discussions. We have run experiments and talked > with hundreds of internet users like yourself. As a result, we have created > a new on-line > newsletter called "THE EDGE." > This newsletter is completely and absolutely free. > > What is the purpose of THE EDGE? To provide to the subscriber a broad base > of > information on a variety of business topics. > > Who can subscribe to THE EDGE? Anyone who is serious about wanting to > further > their business financially and ethically. > > Is THE EDGE similar to a mailing list or digest? Yes, There are some > similarites. First, it is easy to SUBSCRIBE and UNSUBSCRIBE to THE EDGE. > Second, It contains worthwile discussions on business topics from > individuals like yourself. Third, it is completely free. > However, there are some distinct differences. > First of all, THE EDGE is strictly mediated. Every article must be personally > approved by the Editor in Chief to appear in the newsletter. This will help > to maintain high quality and timeworthy reading. > Second, THE EDGE will not just include one group of list subscribers. > Contributors from many different lists and places will have the opportunity > to submit and share articles. This will create many new opportunites for > shared experiences and info. to all subscribers. > Third, THE EDGE will be interactive (in a sense). However, since it is a > newsletter, gratification may not always be as quick as a list. But, THE > EDGE will provide all those who submit articles fantastic exposure. > > NOTE: THE EDGE is not intended to take the place of any mailing list. > Indeed, Subscribers are encouraged to be involved in as many lists and > discussions as possible. We will ALL benefit from that. > > When will THE EDGE be issued? There is, as of yet, no set time when each > addition will be distributed. Each issuing will depend on how much > information is being contributed. You may receive more than one addition per > week or only one per month. It looks like there is going to be an > overwhelming response so you can look forward to many info packed additions. > (probably once a week). > > Are back issues available? Not yet because the first issue is under > construction right now. However, YES back issues will be available to all > subscribers upon request. > > Technical Info: > To join THE EDGE as a subscriber e-mail: [log in to unmask] In body type: > SUBSCRIBE THE EDGE > To unsubscribe to THE EDGE e-mail: [log in to unmask] In body type: > UNSUBSCRIBE TEXT. > ****you may unsubscribe at any time. > > Once you become a subscriber, you can submit articles for publication to the > same e-mail address. [log in to unmask] In the subject heading type : SUBMIT > PUB. > > NOTE: Edgesound reserves the right to edit, or refuse any article. > > All informative topics are welcomed. And yes, you may write about > "spamming." > > I look forward to hearing from you. I feel like THE EDGE will benefit us > ALL. > > Sincerely, > Adam Scott > Editor in Chief.