Shared Email box

[Gerard]

Man! You’ll need more than a syncing solution to go through your day. Back to the drawing board.

I think running a mail server with a DL would work best...unless there’s some sort of “app for that” add on that’s already been developed.

 

[WST16]

On a second thought. Forget about running your own mail server man. Not a good idea

 

[WST16]

I think running a mail server with a DL would work best

Don’t despair. Let’s keep looking.
Help him, help him.

 

[fredbert]

Like they say smart people don’t remember stuff they can look up, this leaves storage space in the brain to for critical thinking.

See, SEE! I told you it wasn't ineptitude! I'm smart! Hello ... er ... helllooooo?

 

[fredbert]

The basic thing you can do is flag mail (sometimes called follow-up) as it comes in and then a smart filter that looks for flagged mail. Only remove the flag when it has been fully actioned. In OWA you use rules to add categories (coloured flags), likewise in Mac mail.

I'm pretty sure the Mac mail flags were visible in different Macs using the same home IMAP account.

 

[WST16]

I think @fredbert is onto something here. What about forwarding email based on rules. Not sure if this is possible with the usual clients (maybe a mail app)
When an email arrives from such and such, forward a copy to the Mrs for example.
Is that possible?

 

[fredbert]

When an email arrives from such and such, forward a copy to the Mrs for example.

And add a message at the top, such like: "I'll let you sort this out..."

 

[WST16]

Ehm, I think this thread is going in the right direction :p
Let’s sleep on it and see if we can come up with something.

 

[WST16]

Take a look at these since you‘re using gmail. I hope it works.

How to Easily Forward or Redirect Messages in Gmail Using Filters

Gmail's powerful filters allow you to forward or redirect email that meets specific criteria to another account. Here's how.

www.lifewire.com

How to auto-forward specific emails in gmail? - Tom Jepson

Learn how to set up Gmail to forward emails from certain senders to another email account in 7 very easy steps.

www.tomjepson.co.uk

 

[Gerard]

And add a message at the top, such like: "I'll let you sort this out..."

I briefly setup a forward based on a rule to test. It would accomplish the objective for some, but not all cases. When an email comes in subject ‘statement from landscaper’ it’s then forwarded to her. Potential problem with this is the numerous forwards with attachments filled up the sent folder with attachment used storage space.

 

[WST16]

Do you get that many bills and attachments?! Are you living in Buckingham palace?!
Rhetorical question. Ignore.

And I thought we nailed it (I've actually hung my hammer back) and was about to call for a cookies celebration at the lounge

Looks like you're going to activate plan B. The "install Mail Server" plan. God have mercy on all of us.

 

[SynoMan]

I'm using eM Client and you can set rules to filter emails.

 

[fredbert]

Is this in Gmail? I used that for years and there weren't any sent copies. Create a filter and then forward to one of your registered mail addresses. It's more of a redirect than a forward.

If you have the option in whatever mail client you use to use redirect mail rather than forward then use redirect. What OS and client are you using?

 

[SynoMan]

 

[WST16]

@SynoMan, staff member, administrator, moderator,

Gerard wants a filter to forward from certain senders and not to have sent copies in the sent folder for these forwards or redirects (need copies in sent folder for everything else).

Can this em client super duper thingy do that?

 

[Gerard]

Do you get that many bills and attachments?! Are you living in Buckingham palace?!
Rhetorical question. Ignore.

And I thought we nailed it (I've actually hung my hammer back) and was about to call for a cookies celebration at the lounge

Looks like you're going to activate plan B. The "install Mail Server" plan. God have mercy on all of us.

It’s not much, and something that’s probably no big deal. It’s just weighing pros and cons

 

[SynoMan]

Sorry, I've read it too quickly I guess...

I think it's possible if you create a rule like that:

Haven't tested. That client is free for two accounts, so you maybe someone can test it.

 

[Gerard]

Is this in Gmail? I used that for years and there weren't any sent copies. Create a filter and then forward to one of your registered mail addresses. It's more of a redirect than a forward.

You actually are probably correct on this. I setup the forward address yesterday. Next is to create a test filter and send from another email account. I think I’m now vaguely recalling that there IS NOT a sent copy kept.

 

[WST16]

Cookies?!

 

[Gerard]

On a second thought. Forget about running your own mail server man. Not a good idea

What are the negatives/disadvantages/hardships with running your own mailserver?