Invite to GMAIL please.... ! [Archive]

dmacburry2003

08-17-2004, 10:33 PM

HAHAHAHAHA OMG LOL!!!!

I don't think Gmail has given out any new invites in a while! If you don't get one just wait patiently for the service to come out (I hear its close to its debut).

Sorry, I haven't got any invites since I got Gmail weeks ago.

JackTheTripper

08-17-2004, 10:38 PM

I got a new one sometime last week. Sold it on ebay for $6.50.

If you really want one you can pick one up for about $3.00 durring non-high traffic hours. There is one available every few minutes.

mrkablooey

08-18-2004, 12:15 AM

i got mine for $4 on ebay with an invite to google's orkut too :)

chris269526

08-18-2004, 03:40 AM

i got an invite left- give me a good reason why you need it and its yours

Brad Adrian

08-18-2004, 04:55 AM

Are these invites really that popular that people are willing to pay for them (albeit a very nominal fee)? Google was handing them out like candy up until very recently! The only thing I've seen grow more wildly and uncontrollably are my wife's zucchini plants!

JustinGTP

08-18-2004, 07:03 AM

i got an invite left- give me a good reason why you need it and its yours

My Wireless internet provider had its towers taken down due to some crazy citizens saying that it is "too big and ugly" and now we dont have email accounts only internet.... :cry:

mrkablooey

08-18-2004, 11:03 AM

Are these invites really that popular that people are willing to pay for them (albeit a very nominal fee)? Google was handing them out like candy up until very recently!

yeah, for those of us a bit slow on the sign-up... and for those of us who are OCD enough to not be able to wait for an official launch.

On a related note, anyone see the article Google may not get rights to GMail name (http://google.weblogsinc.com/entry/4732841284105839/)?

nosmohtac

08-19-2004, 04:46 AM

I don't have a good reason, but I sure would love to have one too. [email protected]

JustinGTP

08-19-2004, 06:05 AM

Already got the invite, obviously my need was greater than most. However, I lost the link - so if Chris would kindly send it again!

-Justin.

bjornkeizers

08-19-2004, 08:36 AM

I've had my Gmail for a while now - good stuff! Now I can finally send large files to people without the need to clean out my account first. I hope they'll release it to the public soon, 'cause I'm tired of having to break up my files just so I can send them to a ****ty 2mb hotmail account :twisted:

Darius Wey

08-19-2004, 12:14 PM

Yeah. I love my Gmail too. And despite what is said at this site (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=17949), I still love Gmail for its nice crisp clean interface and fast speeds.

Unfortunately, my well has run dry of invites for a while, but if I get any, I'll be happy to send some out to those in "need".

bjornkeizers

08-19-2004, 04:58 PM

I got a mail on that, but I think the 2 gig upgrade is only for paying customers who now have the Extra Storage subscription.

But IIRC, they were planning to upgrade the non-paying accounts to 100 mb each. Still, like you said, I love Gmail's interface and wouldn't ditch it for anything.

DarrenS

08-19-2004, 06:29 PM

I have 3 invites to hand out. The 1st 3 to PM me will get them.

Please make sure you include an email addy where I can send the invite to.

[edited: 2004-08-20]
I just sent out my last invite. No more left.

chefz

08-19-2004, 07:22 PM

Wiggster

08-19-2004, 07:34 PM

Hey all,

I've been seeing references to Gmail invites for awhile now, but can someone explain exactly what they are? I figured gmail was some form of web-based email, like Yahoo or Hotmail. Then why do you need invites to sign up? What is it about it that is so great, why would I switch from my other email services?

I know this may be a dumb question, but I've been curious for awhile now and the google website didn't really explain the invite part. :lol:

Thanks!
Chefz :D

GMail is a web-based mail service built by Google. It has 1000mb of storage (500x what most free webmail hosts give), and lots of nifty features. Although the interface is currently done entirely within the browser, it feels like an application, due to some great DHTML. You need an invite because it's still in beta, and thus isn't public yet.

And it's by Google, and :google: is nothing but pure awesome, roit?

Jon Westfall

08-19-2004, 09:27 PM

I had an invite last week and gave it to a friend. I suppose Google is getting a bit stingy with them lately.

Must be close to roll-out.

Jon.

chefz

08-19-2004, 11:13 PM

Darius Wey

08-20-2004, 01:36 AM

Oh, thanks adwignall! That does explain it. Will it still be free after the beta stage? (assuming it's free now?) But you're right, Google is awesome, I'm sure its email program will be too :mrgreen:

Chefz :)

Gmail has been free to use since the first beta public rollouts commenced. It should still be free when it becomes public. Unless you have a Gmail account and use it regularly, no one would ever understand why you like Gmail so much. The interface is simply brilliant! 8)

mrkablooey

08-20-2004, 01:49 AM

based on the fact(s) that:

1. there are ads in the browser
2. the popularity of google increases page hits on these ads

i doubt they would change to a pay structure.

anyone else think this whole "beta" thing is an ingenious way to increase the allure of gmail and increase the demand for those not lucky enough to have an invite? this means more people talking about it (how many threads go on and on about yahoo or hotmail?), thus virtually guaranteeing more clicks on the ads that are used to fund the service? they could have launched it, and sure there would be people signing up for it BUT i think the whole beta thing and people scrambling for invites (even paying a couple bucks on ebay for them like i did) was carefully planned and so far has been very well executed!

JustinGTP

08-20-2004, 04:27 AM

Yes, GMail is simply brilliant.

-Justin.

dmacburry2003

08-20-2004, 04:44 AM

roflmao

i crossed out my email addy, not like it really matters anyway :lol:

BTW, what's up with all those spy ads? 8)

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Janak Parekh

08-20-2004, 05:12 AM

BTW, what's up with all those spy ads? 8)
Because you are "watching" a topic.

--janak

dmacburry2003

08-20-2004, 05:14 AM

BTW, what's up with all those spy ads? 8)
Because you are "watching" a topic.

--janak

omg lol

rolling on the floor, dying of laughter

actually i think you are right :mrgreen:

Janak Parekh

08-20-2004, 05:16 AM

I was being absolutely serious, actually. :P

--janak

mrkablooey

08-20-2004, 11:10 AM

yeah, what ELSE are you "watching" that we don't know about? :wink:

JustinGTP

08-20-2004, 05:49 PM

I was talking to my brother about GMail, and he says that it is has major problems with privacy? As anyone else read articles dealing with privacy issues with GMail, or is he just jealous that he doesn't have a GMail account and I do? ;)

-Justin.

DarrenS

08-20-2004, 06:14 PM

I have 3 invites to hand out. The 1st 3 to PM me will get them.

Please make sure you include an email addy where I can send the invite to.

I just sent out my last invite.

Janak Parekh

08-20-2004, 06:17 PM

I was talking to my brother about GMail, and he says that it is has major problems with privacy?
That's the fashionable line of thinking, because of their targeted advertising. Most people who think along those lines aren't really understanding what GMail does -- that is, somehow automated computer scanning is a violation of privacy -- nevermind that all mail servers have to scan the email by definition.

--janak

JustinGTP

08-20-2004, 06:26 PM

He also mentioned something about they keep *everything* archived on their servers. I thought that was the idea behind GMail, that you didn't have to ever delete an email again. I thought that the person archived it, and you do because I see an archive button in GMail ;).

I don't think that AdSense is a violation of privacy. I don't see it ever becoming a problem. I like GMail.

-Justin.

JustinGTP

08-20-2004, 06:28 PM

Wiggster

08-20-2004, 06:30 PM

He also mentioned something about they keep *everything* archived on their servers. I thought that was the idea behind GMail, that you didn't have to ever delete an email again. I thought that the person archived it, and you do because I see an archive button in GMail ;).

There's also a "Delete Forever" button if it's already archived/spam, but Google still keeps a copy on its server, I'm told. But who cares? It's Google! I trust them

JustinGTP

08-20-2004, 06:32 PM

There's also a "Delete Forever" button if it's already archived/spam, but Google still keeps a copy on its server, I'm told. But who cares? It's Google! I trust them

This is where I am headed. :)

Janak Parekh

08-20-2004, 06:33 PM

There's also a "Delete Forever" button if it's already archived/spam, but Google still keeps a copy on its server, I'm told. But who cares? It's Google! I trust them
It's not kept permanently -- Google says it'll be deleted in a few weeks or months. People who cry "privacy!" at that don't realize that every company will have a similar policy for one reason: backup.

--janak

dmacburry2003

08-20-2004, 08:32 PM

Oh, and Janak, can you resize down that GMail image - it is rather big and makes my 1024 x 768 laptop screen scroll. I can't go to my desktop PC because our wired network is down, I am on WiFi.

Thanks!

sorry, that's mine

I'm probably going to remove it anyways, it blocks access to my FTP :lol:
there are plenty of Gmail screenshots floating around the web :twisted:

Wiggster

08-22-2004, 10:45 PM

I got two GMail invites ready, so if you want one, just email [email protected] and lemme know... it can be yours for the low, low price of $0! First-come, first serve... just my way of giving back to the wonderful community here :mrgreen:

dmacburry2003

08-23-2004, 12:08 AM

It looks like the invites are starting to come in again!!! WOOHOO!!!

mrkablooey

08-23-2004, 12:40 AM

Not for everybody, though, unless I just don't know where to look :wink:

JustinGTP

08-23-2004, 01:22 AM

Not for everybody, though, unless I just don't know where to look :wink:

Same here! Where do the invites appear?

dmacburry2003

08-23-2004, 01:33 AM

Invites will appear in red ink just below the labels box. Don't worry, it doesnt need to be closed to view your invites.

If you have invites, you'll know it :lol:

BTW Justin, I think you need to have had Gmail for some time to have new invites...I guess its just a Google thing :roll:
Who knows, maybe you will get one 8) or a few :mrgreen:

juni

08-23-2004, 06:46 AM

I have six of them. The first three to pm me with their email address will get one. :)

mrkablooey

08-23-2004, 11:08 AM

gmail rocks.

You are currently using 18 MB (2%) of your 1000 MB.

and it's only been 3 weeks, and I've deleted a few msgs. :wink: Spam filter works flawlessly, though you do have to check it periodically to make sure nothing gets put in there that doesn't belong... but at least I don't see the crap anymore.

on the "Unofficial Google Weblog" (http://google.weblogsinc.com/), there is a link to the full interview with the guys from Google that was printed in Playboy. Direct link is here (http://google.weblogsinc.com/entry/1894568467845334/). Very interesting, and actually pretty reassuring as well. :)

billbuckner

08-23-2004, 03:14 PM

I've got 4 invites. Anyon want one, PM me

juni

08-23-2004, 04:34 PM

Wow, I still have one of the three left. Maybe everyone is gmailing already :D

Darius Wey

08-24-2004, 02:10 AM

So who wants Gmail invites? I've got one spare. But then so does Juni. :p

JustinGTP

08-24-2004, 07:05 PM

BTW Justin, I think you need to have had Gmail for some time to have new invites...I guess its just a Google thing :roll:
Who knows, maybe you will get one 8) or a few :mrgreen:

Yes, I have invites now. It only took a week.

dmacburry2003

08-24-2004, 07:35 PM

A new wave went out over the past few days. Just about everyone with Gmail got an invite 8O

timmer

08-24-2004, 09:56 PM

Anyone got an invite they can give me ?

JustinGTP

08-24-2004, 10:47 PM

Anyone got an invite they can give me ?

If you read up, you can PM Juni or others and ask for one.

KimVette

08-24-2004, 11:43 PM

If anyone can spare invites, I'd like two - one for my full-time graphic designer at jerry (@t) biyn (d0t) com, since he has been aching for one for months, and one for me at kim (@t) biyn (d0t) com. Honestly I could take a gmail account or leave it but it'd be nice to have but Jerry would really LOVE one.

JustinGTP

08-24-2004, 11:54 PM

Like I said, just PM Juni above!

billbuckner

08-25-2004, 12:13 AM

Or me. I've got invites to burn.

Darius Wey

08-25-2004, 01:09 AM

One of my mates has got 6 invites on each account over the past week. He's got 3 accounts! That makes 18! (Yep, I know my maths). But seriously, has anyone else been getting THAT many invites?

JustinGTP

08-25-2004, 01:32 AM

If Google found out he has 3 accounts, he can be in big trouble!

I think they base it on how much you use Google. The more you use it, the more invites you get. Or, so I think.

mrkablooey

08-25-2004, 02:26 AM

i have all my mail funneled to gmail and use it constantly.

but no invites. :bawl:

maybe i'll get some soon to share.

bjornkeizers

08-25-2004, 05:37 PM

I recieved 1 invite to give away somewhere the past few days (I was out of town, no net access) I've had Gmail for a while now, but it's the first invite I got. I'm giving it to my best friend, so I'm hoping to get a few more to give away here and on PocketMatrix

mrkablooey

08-26-2004, 02:15 AM

I see them!! I see them!!! YAYAYAYAY!

:alfdance:

:google:

Darius Wey

08-26-2004, 02:34 AM

Contrary to the belief that Gmail invites are related to account usage, I don't think that this is true. I've done a pretty big comparison check with my friends' accounts.

Darius Wey

08-26-2004, 02:35 AM

I see them!! I see them!!! YAYAYAYAY!

:alfdance:

:google:

How many? How many? 0X

ignar

08-26-2004, 03:28 AM

I have 6 invitations to burn. If you are interested, PM me with your email address.

Update: All gone.

bjornkeizers

08-26-2004, 07:20 AM

You're not gonna believe this. I posted that last message of mine yesterday evening. I just woke up, and I got 4 extra invitations!!

juni

08-26-2004, 09:03 AM

Yup, they are blessing us with invites these days :)

Darius Wey

08-26-2004, 10:59 AM

The initial block of invites seems to be in either sets of 1 or 6, and from then on, it just seems random. Oh well...I'm not complaining. 8)

mrkablooey

08-26-2004, 11:12 AM

I see them!! I see them!!! YAYAYAYAY!

:alfdance:

:google:

How many? How many? 0X

I got 5, sent one out this morning to a hopefully grateful PPC thoughts user. :)

timmer

08-26-2004, 01:08 PM

I got 5, sent one out this morning to a hopefully grateful PPC thoughts user. :)

Very grateful - thanks !

Paul Martin

08-26-2004, 11:42 PM

Running out of friends to invite. I've got four right now. Just PM or e-mail if you want one.

CTSLICK

08-27-2004, 02:43 AM

I have 6 invitations to burn. If you are interested, PM me with your email address.

Update: All gone.

ignar ROCKS! Thanks!

Chingyul

08-27-2004, 10:00 PM

Anyone still have some extra invites they wanna give away. I could use one please.

If you do, drop me a pm please.
Thank you,
Dan

js415

08-31-2004, 12:18 AM

OK, I'm going to get in on the craze.

If anybody has an extra, or receives one they do not need, I would be interested in trying it out.

I am sick and tired of Hotmail, which I use when out of town.

Let me know how to get it off your hands!!!!

Thanks,

Jerry

Paul Martin

08-31-2004, 03:21 AM

Send me a PM with your name and e-mail address and I'll send you that invite.

mirkazemisaman

08-31-2004, 06:05 AM

Hi Everyone

I would be very greatful if someone would (pleez) send me an invite to:

(took the address off of this post, thanks to pmradio for his invite)

Of course you may also pm me.

I would really love to have 1000 mb storage as opposed to hotmail's puny 2 mb.

Thanks in advance.