Email-only Providers?

Amiralul writes "I feel that having GMail or Yahoo email domains on my business card isn't really a professional touch. Yes, I do have a work-domain email address, but it lacks IMAP and it's rather non-responsive from time to time, so I choose not to depend on it for the time being (the previous mentioned free services are actually more reliable). Besides buying a domain and using Google Apps on it (which isn't actually intended for home users), I was thinking on having a domain of my own and choosing a commercial email provider that should provide just that: email (POP3, SMTP, IMAP, with a decent storage space). I don't need storage for my website, I don't need an ugly web interface (if provided and looks decent, maybe I'll use it, but it's not a must-have). If it's free, it's ok, but it doesn't bother me if it has a decent monthly or annual fee. So, do you Slashdotters know any providers that would satisfy my email-related needs?"

My domain

[MyLongNickName]

example.com is where I would go.

Seeking Advice?

[phorest]

Just ask Sarah Palin! c/o [e-mail]

How should I quench my thirst?

[hobbit]

I'm getting really thirsty, and wondering what to do about it. Besides drinking fluids (which are generally used by professional athletes), what do Slashdot readers think I should do about my problem?

Re:use gmail?

[Free the Cowards]

Yes, but that was stupid.

Re:Real men host their own e-mail

[Areyoukiddingme]

That's right! Thank you for understanding.

Though I would hope that what I was proposing is actually within the skills of many a slashdot reader... like, something similar to what they do for a living, even.

Do you know where I can get a buffalo?

Re:Seeking Advice?

[kellyb9]

Don't blame Palin, Alaska just got the tubes for the internet a few years ago.

Godaddy Mail's Benefits are Subtle!

[Anonymous Coward]

Godaddy is the most wonderful mail server. You see, their spam filter blocks all my customers' e-mails. So, I don't have to do any work. The only problem is it leaves me with a lot of free time during the hours of 9-5. Fortunately for me, Godaddy's spam filter also let's all those viagra and penis-extension and stock tips come through to my inbox so I can fill those empty hours responding to the offers. So, Godaddy is working out well for me.

Re:How should I quench my thirst?

[smoker2]

Just fucking gargle it !

Re:use gmail?

[billcopc]

You've just described every single Ask Slashdot, ever. It's always "How I can do something any way but the right way ?" with a side of "How can I do something that makes absolutely no sense"

There are obvious solutions to the OP's problem, he/she just doesn't want to follow common sense. Slashdot is not the place to ask this question, when there are many excellent forums that specialize in hosting.

In 2008, failing to Google should be a felony.

Re:use gmail?

[Gewalt]

Use of "fixed that for you" shall be considered proof that the user is a perfect genius.

There, Fixed that for you!

Re:use gmail?

[Free the Cowards]

Wow, that joke is great! Nobody has ever come up with that one before!

Re:Yahoo! Mail

[Schmendr1ck]

Again, having ****@gmail.com helps weed-out those with unreasonable expectations who might be more headache than they are worth.

I have a funny feeling that you'll be getting a lot more "business offers" in the very near future.