To err is human, to REALLY screw things up requires a computer

[Janx]

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As well, if there is email that you (general you) possess that is world ending should it be lost, keeping it only in one location is not the safest course.

I should also note, that if you have an email that holds something super duper important. Why the smurf didn't you save it as a file and/or print it out?

The point of using gmail (and POP-moving any other accounts like Hotmail to it) is to centralize your receipt and management of all emails such that you are not tied to any ISP and have a reasonobly robust mail server that can be accessed via web, IMAP or mobile client reliably with zero issues when migrating.

While it is very reliable for storage, it is not a bank vault. it is not a safe. It is not suitable as a repository for critical information.

If it is critical, back it up yourself by saving it to a network drive or other removable media. I don't store ANYTHING that I absolutely can't lose on my computer.

 

[Istbor]

I should also note, that if you have an email that holds something super duper important. Why the smurf didn't you save it as a file and/or print it out?

The point of using gmail (and POP-moving any other accounts like Hotmail to it) is to centralize your receipt and management of all emails such that you are not tied to any ISP and have a reasonobly robust mail server that can be accessed via web, IMAP or mobile client reliably with zero issues when migrating.

While it is very reliable for storage, it is not a bank vault. it is not a safe. It is not suitable as a repository for critical information.

If it is critical, back it up yourself by saving it to a network drive or other removable media. I don't store ANYTHING that I absolutely can't lose on my computer.

Exactly. Something I have seen encountered at work very often. If it is something that important, treat it as such. Copy it, saving it to multiple locations on different devices/servers and ensure some redundancy should the worst happen.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

AAAAAAAARRRRRGH!!!!!

I am in tech support HELL!

My verizon email accounts still aren't set up properly, I've been disconnected 3 times today.

Verizon is no help- they just have a recorded message directing you to talk to Frontier. After a couple of weeks, Frontier has told me to talk to AOL. AOL has just told me to talk to Verizon.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

...and I just got hung up on again- by a prerecorded message- after 15 minutes on hold.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

20 minutes into another call to Verizon, they're saying they may need to talk to AOL: I may be S.O.L.

 

[Scott DeWar]

don't you just love automated vocal discussion and circle directions?!?!

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

5+ hours phone time, still no resolution.

 

[Scott DeWar]

Time to contact the BBB?

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I don't know. On the one hand, had in remembered all the family email passwords- last needed 10+ years ago- things might not have turned out this way. And hiccups can be expected when there is a change of ownership.

But this is getting annoying, moreso because this kind of thing has happened to me before.

 

[Janx]

I don't know. On the one hand, had in remembered all the family email passwords- last needed 10+ years ago- things might not have turned out this way. And hiccups can be expected when there is a change of ownership.

But this is getting annoying, moreso because this kind of thing has happened to me before.

Have a hug man. It'll be OK.

Like last night's double-cheese enchiladas, this too, shall pass.