alex i would just like to see a link to everyones garage so that you can see who is who beter by checking there profile and clicking on there iclub garage

as for the email... i already have zumnwrx@yahoo.com
edgar,

 

Is this idea still being tinkered around?

 

I voted no, Due to the fact i already have like a quaddrillon email addresses between work and personal..

 

You are probably not the only one who may feel that way BUT overall as a whole it doesn't matter if it affects you personally by "having to get" another email address dont look at it pessimistically because this would actually be good for I-club and there are a lot of people tired with thier old email (probably spammed to hell) and/or are waiting to be able to have free webspace. I voted yes and am all for it. Another great way to promote the system and get a better known name out there. GO ALEX!

 

I think it's a great idea as my only other email addy is an Army one which gets some of its attachments stripped. Not only that it could raise some money for the organization. I voted yes but you're still a sneaky russian.

 

Great idea.....Im in for it....

 

That would be cool as long as someone can show me how to use it in Outlook Express with my other email.

 

I am finishing up setting up the software for this. I will be offering username.i-club.com hosting and username@i-club.com e-mail services for a fee. It will not be as cheap as some other hosting and e-mail services, but I am looking to do it to raise some money for a server and I am not looking for thousands of people to sign up. So this will be a premium service to some people.

 

whats the final desicion...

 

Awesome Idea count me in for sure

 

Sounds cool

 

As some other people mentioned, this sort of thing can be a huge PITA. Setting it up isn't hard ... what is a problem is handling reports of abuse, copyright infringement, harassment, and a _lot_ of "my e-mail doesn't work!" or "people can't view this file!" sort of requests. Usually simple stuff, but when you start getting a fair volume of it, you start wondering if it's worth money you're making off the service anyways. The alternative is to put up some help/info pages, ignore the requests, and get branded as "one of those webhosting providers who has crappy customer support".

I think you've got a great market here, for people who are willing to _support the site_ and get some webhosting / e-mail addy in return. But I also think you'll be surprised at just how many challenges there are. Be sure to setup a message board where people can help each other with problems.

Short version? Good idea, but the amount of time involved may surprise you... (and yes, even taking into consideration you have the experience of supporting the board). I'd definitely say run with branded options, but stay away from trying to compete in mainstream, e.g. spam filtering.

I have a fair bit of experience in this field, have seen it done the right way and the wrong way. Far be it from me to advise you on a business plan, just some feedback on day-to-day operations aspect.

 

Are you looking for a one time fee or a monthly thing?

 

i already have too many emails....but if i didn't i would def want an i-club one. I think it's a good idea!