Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Puttin' on my Mail Goggles


Google- creepy though your power may be, you are my hero. What some are considering to be a hoax (it's not), Google has announced Mail Goggles!

Mail Goggles
A series of simple math questions required to be answered properly before sending any e-mail messages in case you are in an "altered state of mind"

AKA, Google's way of making sure you don't send that drunken tearful e-mail to your ex, or that seemingly sexy, slurred love note meant for your boyfriend to your dad.

The default setting activates this feature late nights and weekends, but for those who prefer inebriation at more unconventional times, you can set the feature to activate whenever you want. To activate it in Gmail, go to Settings, then Labs.

I see at least 1 potential problem:
If I can send immaculate, grammatical correct texts to my mom while wasted in a dark bar, then I can probably answer 4x3=? over e-mail. However, that pause necessary to answer those questions may cause me to think twice before sending.

But, I don't care. I think it's fun. There must be more information out there regarding this tool out there, but alas work calls. What do ya'll think?

4 comments:

Sylvie said...

I think that is hilarious. That is all. Nice find!

Libby Issendorf said...

I think it's a beta test for a Text Goggles feature in Google phone...

Monika Frech said...

yes, please! next, i want the "you forgot the attachment you talked about" reminder. no more embarrassing second emails to teachers and supervisors...

Monika Frech said...

oops: http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-in-labs-handy-intern-tweaks.html

 
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