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> 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.