Gmail woes
I'm increasingly disenchanted with Gmail. And it just got worse. Here's a message I received a little while ago:
This account has been locked down due to unusual account activity. It may take up to 24 hours for you to regain access.I'm probably in trouble over #4. I am a heavy e-mail user — especially so today, as I am doing some heavy multi-tasking while working on a story. I make no apologies, and I'm not going try to troubleshoot my problem. At least not at the moment.
Unusual account activity includes, but is not limited to:Please note that if you find your browser continually reloading while attempting to access your Inbox, it's probably a browser issue, and it may be necessary to clear your browser's cache and cookies.
- Receiving, deleting, or downloading large amounts of mail via POP in a short period of time.
- Sending a large number of undeliverable messages (messages that bounce back).
- Using file-sharing or file-storage software, browser extensions, or third party software that automatically logs in to your account.
- Leaving multiple instances of your Gmail account open.
- Browser-related issues.
If you feel that you have been using your Gmail account according to the Gmail Terms of Use, you can troubleshoot your problem by clicking here.
Labels: Gmail, technology
posted by Dan Kennedy @ 1:32 PM
4 comments
4 Comments:
I'm not a gMail fanboy, but have found it a very useful tool, so I'm suggesting this only in case you haven't tried it.
Switch to IMAP from POP and the #4 problem should become a non-issue, even with very heavy use.
I access my gMail IMAP from an iPhone and several Macs all day long and have it grab mail from three other accounts to filter for spam, so it gets a good workout and I've never gotten any such warning.
-dan h
Dan: No, it's Rule #4 I've run afoul of. I use Gmail strictly on the Web. I've always got multiple windows open, and I think I confused the poor thing. But thanks for the idea ... I've been considering IMAP, and I'm glad to get the endorsement.
That's curious. I almost always have gmail running on two (sometimes three!) different computers at the same time and I've never run into problems.
I find that gmail's spam filtering is head and shoulders above any other free email service. I'd hate it if it started locking up on me for 24-hour periods.
Like dan h said - switch to IMAP. I'd also advise switching to a real mail client(like thunderbird). Preferably one that doesn't attract virues(like Outlook)
Post a Comment
<< Home