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Late last week I posted a TARGET in which I asked people if they still considered email a "killer app," an application that was irreplaceable in their lives. Then I enjoyed the resulting email about email as many friends and colleagues responded! The response was overwhelmingly positive. Reasons were: - It comes to you rather than you having to go to it, as with a blog, MySpace page, etc. - It can be archived easily, unlike IM or texting - It allows one to edit, think through responses, and carefully compose rather than quickly dash off comments. - It can be tagged, organized in folders, and otherwise saved for future reference. - It is something that just about everybody knows how to use. - It is great for keeping up with relatives, distant friends, etc. who may not be "into" other modes of communications. These were some of the most common attributes that people still like about email. I agree, and think that all the different ways of communicate that we presently enjoy occupy different niches in needs and none will supplant the other in the near future. I really thank everyone for your comments, and for affirming what I did think was the case. Thanks again, mabell -- ********************************************* "Try curiosity!"--Dorothy Parker ********************************************* Dr. Mary Ann Bell Associate Professor, Library Science Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX drmaryannbell@gmail.com lis_mah@shsu.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------