We have moved
2019-10-30 by Ben Stuyts
Hello, Last status: all contents of the PolySix group have been moved over to https://vintagekorg.groups.io/g/Maillist Members, photos and files have been
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Re: [PolySix] Polysix / Vintage Korg email address change.
2019-10-24 by Florian Anwander
Hello ... Spammers usually do not unveil, that they are sending in masses. They definitely will not use a sender like maillist. (In fact the only spam that is
Re: [PolySix] Polysix / Vintage Korg email address change.
2019-10-24 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>
I have a BellSouth email address. BellSouth was purchase by ATT a long time ago but our email addressing didn’t change. ATT uses Yahoo mail servers.
Re: [PolySix] Polysix / Vintage Korg email address change.
2019-10-24 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>
Aren’t you a bit afraid that something called “maillist” will automatically end up in the spam folder for many people? I would vote for calling it
Polysix / Vintage Korg email address change.
2019-10-23 by Ben Stuyts
Hello all, Tomorrow around noon (CEST / UTC+2) I will change the email address of the new list on groups.io from PolySix@VintageKorg.groups.io to
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-20 by Ben Stuyts
A quick update: I got a notice from groups.io that the transfer is actually taking place and this might take a few days. You should all get
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by Phillip Haley
Fantastic...Hopefully we can migrate all the content...Yippee.. Phil On Saturday, 19 October 2019, 23:25:19 BST, Ben Stuyts yahoo@stuyts.nl [PolySix]
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by Ben Stuyts
We did it! The fundraiser succeeded. I upgraded to a premium plan @ groups.io now, and I have set the migration in motion. I do not know
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by Phillip Haley
Yup! On Saturday, 19 October 2019, 21:15:55 BST, Ben Stuyts yahoo@stuyts.nl [PolySix] wrote: Yup! Ben On 19 Oct 2019, at 21:12,
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by Ben Stuyts
Yup! Ben ... Yup! Ben On 19 Oct 2019, at 21:12, backshall1@bellsouth.net [PolySix] wrote: I just replied to an email from Phillip
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>
I just replied to an email from Phillip Haley on the new group. It seems to be working! From: Ben Stuyts yahoo@stuyts.nl [PolySix] Sent: Saturday, October 19,
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by Ben Stuyts
Hi all, Just a quick update: we’re already at €70, thanks! In the mean time I’ve been pimping our new home at https://vintagekorg.groups.io/g/Main
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>
I have Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express, so not really a problem. They just sometimes block random online payments and I have to call them to
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by Ben Stuyts
By the way, you could paypal to my private account and I can lower the goal on gofundme by that much. Contact me off list for that. It’s just a little bit
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by Ben Stuyts
No, as far as I can tell you have to be a certified charity campaign” to receive Paypal donations. Only options are: • Visa • Mastercard • Discover
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>
Is there no Paypal option on GoFundMe? Don B. From: Ben Stuyts yahoo@stuyts.nl [PolySix] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2019 7:59 AM To: Yahoo PolySix group
Fundraiser is UP
2019-10-19 by Ben Stuyts
Hi all, I put up the fundraiser for the migration to groups.io. More details here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-vintage-korg-synth-groups-on-yahoogroups
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by grantbt@jps.net
... I totally agree with Florian. It s horrible to search for content, combines and sells your demographics and is overall ethically poor. Even
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Already on it 🤓, I’m working with this script now: https://github.com/IgnoredAmbience/yahoo-group-archiver
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
I believe there are some 3rd party options that will download everything if that s what you want to do. A quick google search found a couple options. Yes, but
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Good point, thanks. Ben ... Good point, thanks. Ben On 18 Oct 2019, at 20:39, backshall1@bellsouth.net [PolySix] wrote: There are
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>
There are some groups that are big enough and busy enough (YamahaDX, korgpolyex) that would probably be better on their own. From: Ben Stuyts yahoo@stuyts.nl
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Or maybe even VintageSynth…. why restrict it to Korg? Or would that be too broad and loose focus? (The reason I’m asking of course is because I have that
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Yes, the files and photo’s are still available. I have a script running that’s archiving them (and retrying, and retrying…) as we speak actually. Just to
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Please no. Although I’m on Facebook (and on the groups you mention), this is a horrible solution imho: - Presentation of message threads is horrible. - No
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
That is an interesting idea, Florian. VintageKorg!
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Thanks Jed! Very generous of you!
Fwd: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
I have groups ongroups.io. It works so much better than yahoo. I m not sure if it s worth paying the $110 for the transfer. If you decide it is, I suggest
RE: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Sylvester Leontiadis
I’ve found in Facebook a lot of synthesizer info, service and other manuals and info that still remain there (in file section) after a decade or so. From:
RE: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Sylvester Leontiadis
Yes, the Yahoo Groups was serious.. From: PolySix@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 18, 2019 5:27 PM To: PolySix@yahoogroups.com
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>
I can’t say that I like the idea of using Facebook for anything, but a combined MonoPoly, Polysix, Poly-61 group makes sense for us. There are many technical
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Florian Anwander
Sorry, but i think FB is not an option for any kind of knowledge base. Am 18.10.2019 um 16:19 schrieb Tony McAdam swamp.gigs@googlemail.com ... --
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by hr.public@lonningdal.net
Thanks for clarifying Ben Fun fact about Mark Fletcher and groups.io. It seems he also originally started what Yahoo now are putting to rest.
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>
Some of them could definitely be combined. There is a korgms2000 group but nothing much happening there this year. The korgpolyex group (for Poly-800, EX-800)
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Tony McAdam
This Facebook* Korg Polysix, Mono/Poly & Poly-61* Group has a files section etc. currently under 600 members. It s a user group but repairs questions get
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Florian Anwander
Hello, I am the admin of the Korg MonoPoly group. I am faced with the same problem like Ben with the Polysix group. I checked the amount of messages and found
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by Jed Jorgensen
I m in for $50. Let me know where to send it. Thanks for organizing, Ben! Jed On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 4:31 AM Ben Stuyts yahoo@stuyts.nl [PolySix]
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Hi Hans, This would be a one time thing only. Groups.io requires a one year premium plan to do the migration. After that, we can go back to
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by hr.public@lonningdal.net
From experience I fear any attempt to collect annual fees will gradually die. I fear anyone taking on the task will end up eather give up or having to bear
RE: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by Hamblin, Scott
Well good on you for making the effort Ben. Happy to do my bit in support. Let me know when it’s ready to go…! From: PolySix@yahoogroups.com
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Thanks Scott, If we can get a few more, I’ll set it up. I was looking at gofundme.com , and it doesn’t seem too bad. They only charge
RE: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by Hamblin, Scott
Thanks Ben, I am willing to get the ball rolling with a $10 USD contribution, We just need ten more…? From: PolySix@yahoogroups.com
Re: [PolySix] Fundraiser?
2019-10-18 by Ben Stuyts
Hi Scott, Yes, it would be great if people could contribute. I could put up a gofundme page, or directly via paypal (probably cheaper). That would allow us to
RE: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-18 by Hamblin, Scott
Hi Ben, Are you calling for contributions..? I’d be happy to consider any ideas you could share.. From: PolySix@yahoogroups.com
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-17 by Ben Stuyts
Yes, but that is a manual thing. One file or photo at a time. You can only get a complete archive for your own yahoo account. Not for a group. Ben
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-17 by jpb@gmx.at
I think you should be able to download all files from the group, perhaps they could be accessible on some free cloud service: https://help.yahoo.com/kb/
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-17 by Ben Stuyts
Correcting myself: you need a premium plan PER GROUP. So there is no cost sharing possibility. Initially I thought I could get a single premium plan for my own
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-17 by Ben Stuyts
Hi Florian, No, I have set the new polysix group on Groups.io up in the same way as this one: I (or any other moderator) have to approve new members first. And
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-17 by Ben Stuyts
Hi Florian, Basic use with limited storage and features is free, and as far as I can tell it does not need to be for open source. However….. if you want to
Re: [PolySix] Yahoo Groups shutting down, Polysix group will move.
2019-10-17 by Florian Anwander
Also the topic Edit email addresses & *confirm members* is not available for the free version. If I understand it right, then those groups would be open