# Anybody want a gmail account?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [June 9, 2004, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545 "2004-06-09T23:23:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 29

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**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2004, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/561 "2004-08-13T02:54:38Z")

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> [@aankh](#):
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> Invite sent.  
> Oh, and no need for any ‘esteem’. It’s just an email address, dearie!

Thanks again **aankh**!!! Received and set up. You are a godsend.

{{{HUGS!}}}

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**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2004, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/562 "2004-08-13T04:47:29Z")

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Hmmmm … pleeeeeeeease? Amyone?

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**Author:** ![Yesterdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/d07c76/32.png) [@Yesterdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yesterdog)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2004, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/563 "2004-08-18T20:49:39Z")

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I have a string of gmail accounts to give, so if any doper would like, just email me at [ryankarp@gmail.com](mailto:ryankarp@gmail.com) to discuss!

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**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2004, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/564 "2004-08-18T21:55:54Z")

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> [@Yesterdog](#):
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> I have a string of gmail accounts to give, so if any doper would like, just email me at [ryankarp@gmail.com](mailto:ryankarp@gmail.com) to discuss!

Shameless begging email sent!

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**Author:** ![Yesterdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/d07c76/32.png) [@Yesterdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yesterdog)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2004, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/565 "2004-08-19T00:21:10Z")

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Invite gone! Sorry I didn’t give out more, but when I get more, I’ll let the board know.

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**Author:** ![GSV\_Consolation\_of\_Dreams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f1d935/32.png) [@GSV\_Consolation\_of\_Dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GSV_Consolation_of_Dreams)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/566 "2004-08-20T17:20:51Z")

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I got my Gmail account via this thread and I promised to offer some of my own when I had some to spare.

Now I’ve got 3 invites up for grabs!

The first 3 emails including naked pics to the address in my profile will get one.  
(Just kidding about the pics)

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**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/567 "2004-08-20T19:40:25Z")

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Woooh! Two hours later and I sent in my e-mail. Here’s hoping this thread’s long enough GSV CoD’s offer got buried…

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**Author:** ![GSV\_Consolation\_of\_Dreams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f1d935/32.png) [@GSV\_Consolation\_of\_Dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GSV_Consolation_of_Dreams)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/568 "2004-08-20T19:41:23Z")

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Two down, one left.

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**Author:** ![GSV\_Consolation\_of\_Dreams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f1d935/32.png) [@GSV\_Consolation\_of\_Dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GSV_Consolation_of_Dreams)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/569 "2004-08-20T19:47:17Z")

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Oops, spoke too soon. All gone now.

I’ll be back with more if and when I get them.

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**Author:** ![Plan\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/570 "2004-08-21T13:28:54Z")

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I just got three more. As always, first three emails to Personas@ [aol.com](http://aol.com) gets them.

**Must include First and Last Names**

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**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/571 "2004-08-21T13:47:05Z")

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Woo Woo

thanks **Plan B** , you’re a star 🆒

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**Author:** ![MizQuirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/94ad74/32.png) [@MizQuirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MizQuirk)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/572 "2004-08-21T14:43:19Z")

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Well, there seems to be plenty of quantity here – how’s the quality working out? Are you happy with your g-mail accounts? How is g-mail better than other e-mail?

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**Author:** ![chique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@chique](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chique)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/573 "2004-08-21T21:48:48Z")

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> [@MizQuirk](#):
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> Well, there seems to be plenty of quantity here – how’s the quality working out? Are you happy with your g-mail accounts? How is g-mail better than other e-mail?

My only bitch is that I can’t use it with Opera - I ahve to open a separate IE window.

Anyhow. I have two invites. First two to email me at rsandy at gmail dot com gets 'em.

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**Author:** ![Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/eada6e/32.png) [@Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_You_Big_Red_Fire_Engine)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/574 "2004-08-22T04:26:05Z")

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I have 6 to give away, clickety click click.  
[https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-ef97368bb3-94c189c8ff](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-ef97368bb3-94c189c8ff)  
[https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-fc3d1336c3-1e1123a6ac](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-fc3d1336c3-1e1123a6ac)  
[https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-59f89f96ca-fe28c7e761](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-59f89f96ca-fe28c7e761)  
[https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-0108cb971f-f99a6c2561](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-0108cb971f-f99a6c2561)  
[https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-e140f738db-90577df3ca](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-e140f738db-90577df3ca)  
[https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-f0ef83aa57-08df7dae37](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-f0ef83aa57-08df7dae37)

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**Author:** ![Duderdude2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cdc98d/32.png) [@Duderdude2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duderdude2)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/575 "2004-08-22T18:52:10Z")

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> [@Go You Big Red Fire Engine](#):
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> I have 6 to give away, clickety click click.  
> [Create your Google Account](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-ef97368bb3-94c189c8ff)  
> [Create your Google Account](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-fc3d1336c3-1e1123a6ac)  
> [Create your Google Account](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-59f89f96ca-fe28c7e761)  
> [Create your Google Account](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-0108cb971f-f99a6c2561)  
> [Create your Google Account](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-e140f738db-90577df3ca)  
> [Create your Google Account](https://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-f0ef83aa57-08df7dae37)

Holy jesus, you guys are animals.

Oh well, my friend’s just have to go a bit longer without a Gmail account, poor them (couldn’t care less) 😉

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**Author:** ![The\_Universe\_Lashes\_Out](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8797f3/32.png) [@The\_Universe\_Lashes\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Universe_Lashes_Out)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/576 "2004-08-22T20:14:12Z")

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I have three to give out. Address in profile.

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**Author:** ![Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/eada6e/32.png) [@Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_You_Big_Red_Fire_Engine)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/577 "2004-08-24T01:11:15Z")

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One more…  
[http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-66fcfc0656-6deac13f28](http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-3615076a36-66fcfc0656-6deac13f28)

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**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/578 "2004-08-24T01:50:36Z")

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After however many months, gmail’s deigned to give me an invite to share. If anyone wants it, my address is in my profile.

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**Author:** ![Earthling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90db22/32.png) [@Earthling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earthling)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/579 "2004-08-24T05:25:56Z")

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I have four invitations available. Send your request to the e-mail in my profile.

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**Author:** ![ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2004, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-want-a-gmail-account/249545/580 "2004-08-24T13:57:09Z")

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…to be given away to the first two folks to write me at dewbie at gmail dot com.

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