emails

[izzieamy]

what are the advantages and disadvantages of using email ?

Many thanks <3

[barry1010]

Advantages:
Free
Quick
Can be sent to multiple recipients
Can be easily forwarded by recipient
Can attach files

Disadvantages:
Can be sent too quickly with no chance for a second thought
Can be sent to multiple recipients
Can easily be forwarded by recipient

[ChuckFickens]

just to add to barrys list,

Disadvantages
they are not a guaranteed method of communication

Which a lot of people don't realise, they seem to think just because you send an email the other person will 100% definitely receive it.

[johnny7]

Got this question a lot when I was doing my marketing course.

Advantages - Email helps the environment by saving on printed paper, far cheaper than sending physical mail, hundreds/thoudands simulataneously, takes up less space than physical mails, emails can be read anywhere in the world if you email provider is web based.

Disadvantages - Spamming is easier and cheaper to carry out, easier to accidentally delete than physical mail.

[rojash]

"they are not a guaranteed method of communication"

I had a client once who contacted me about suing the Internet cos some of his e-mails weren't being delivered ;-}