Re: diverting messages to specific mailbox

2013-06-03 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, This should have been totally workable using rules in Mail on the Mac by choosing these options respectively in the Criteria area: • "From", "Contains" and entering facebookmail in the Edit field. I agree that GMail is less than friendly at getting around. It's not impossible by any means

Re: diverting messages to specific mailbox

2013-06-03 Thread Traci
Hello, funny this topic has come up. I was just trying to create this exact rule via my Mac. I could not get the messages to move to the mailbox. I'm guessing the problem was I wasn't using a complete from address. I wanted all messages from facebookmail.com to skip the inbox and go to a Fac

diverting messages

2013-06-02 Thread jean parker
Thanks Tim and Alex. You have both been very helpful. I think I can manage making the change on the mac and not bothering with gmail. I only use one machine so no worries about syncing anything. Thanks again, Jean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: diverting messages to specific mailbox

2013-06-01 Thread Alex Hall
I never considered that approach, thanks for the idea. I like the idea of the gmail site controlling everything simply because it is the "hub", so if my Mac is not on for a while or I switch machines my rules remain in place. Still, your suggestion does have advantages, namely easier setup and n

Re: diverting messages to specific mailbox

2013-06-01 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, If you use any mail with the iMap protocol, it is just as easy to use the rules that are a part of the Apple Mail app. When you use iMap, the mailboxes you create are available on all your devices including Mac, PC and iDevices that you've added that same eMail account to. Also, these wil

Re: diverting messages to specific mailbox

2013-06-01 Thread Alex Hall
Well, I see you have gMail, so I'd do it on the website. The advantage of this setup is that the message rule(s) apply to messages on the server, meaning they get sorted into folders on any devices you connect to your account that support IMAP. For instance, I have a few email lists go to an App

diverting messages to specific mailbox

2013-06-01 Thread jean parker
Hello: Could someone provide clear steps for diverting mail for a certain address to a dedicated mailbox? Many thanks, Jean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, se