I knew he had a video of one of the I A.M. Radio AM transmitters on YouTube showcasing it's features.
Bruce.
Since being blocked from hibbybuttkicker part of my daily entertainment is gone.
Perhaps one of you who is still able to peer in over there can give a weekly report about what's being talked about.
Why would they hate me, of all people?
That is indeed Bill in those viedos. HB doesn't allow non-paid for email accounts to register typically, I got in before that rule and was able to register with my gmail. I recall Bruce or someone else having that problem and they eventually got registered after emailing Bill.
Over 80% of email users do not use a "paid for isp" email account. And that figure is from a couple years ago, I'm sure it's more now.
If you're using your phone or ipad on a cell provider, which is increasing by leaps and bounds and includes nearly everyone "young" you don't HAVE an "isp provided" email address.
HB is not the only place that has issues with web based email systems, although most others I've seen will let you sign up, but advise you may not get emails from them because they'll go in the spam filters. Web based email is now far safer and much LESS likely to be a source of spam than isp's. Over the past two decades gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc have become VERY good at stopping the sending of spam through their services, and especially good at filtering it from getting to you, too.
I've had my Yahoo account for over 20 years. No issues.
TIB
Spent time viewing the videos linked by Tim above...
Seeing radio equipment lit up and jumping VU meters is the perfect eye-food for radio hobbyists and the sound-tracks were good audio quality minus narration.
They seemed short.
I think the last time we had ISP mail was about 12 years ago, on mom's dialup, but most of the family had Yahoos and Hotmails. Now with phones, it depends on what phone you have, Droid people would use Ggmail along with Apple folks, Windows would be Outlook addresses with the appropriate app.
Maybe "paid for" means when you rent from one of those email only providers? I used to see that offered. Others offer upgrades, like adfree pages and more space in your box if you need it, but it would still be your same spambox account name, and how would a site know you were paying for it?
I agree that spam traps at the major mail providers are pretty good today, I get far less letters from gypsy doctors offering to elevate my membership or increase my transmission range, broadcast radius or improve my peak-to-average density.
Anyone with an att account can have an @att.com email of sorts, or in my case sbcglobal.net (This MIGHT only be for internet customers)
I've had my Hotmail account refused more than once when registering at sites.
Now Outlook offers to remove the annoying "ad pane" for $19.95 a year. Does that count as a paid email service?