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I see we will continue to be able to post messages to the list after the cutoff date, but won't be able to post content to the website.

You guys probably already know this but somehow I missed it.

For dummies like me, I found the following at Yahoo:
Will I be able to use Yahoo Groups going forward?
You'll still be able to communicate with your groups via email and search for private groups on the site. In addition, admins will continue to have limited access to group settings and administration tools. '

'The original purpose of the groups was to foster a gathering place for discussion and building of a knowlege base. At the end of this year this will no longer be true. All that will remain is a chat board with extremely limited access. A move like this by a corporation like Yahoo can only mean a shift to a better revenue bearing alternative is scheduled for a debut in the near future.
Here is all of that links info:
Understand what's changing in Yahoo GroupsYahoo has made the decision to no longer allow users to upload content to the Yahoo Groups site. Beginning October 28 you won't be able to upload any more content to the site, and as of December 14 all previously posted content on the site will be permanently removed. You'll have until that date to save anything you've uploaded.What features will go away?FilesPollsLinksPhotosFoldersCalendarDatabaseAttachmentsConversationsEmail UpdatesMessage DigestMessage HistoryWhat will happen to the site?The Yahoo Groups site will continue to exist, however, all public groups will be made private or restricted. Any new group members will need to request an invite or be invited by an admin. Admins will still be able to manage various group settings, though some functionality will be limited.What will happen on October 28?On October 28, you will no longer be able to upload any content to the site. To share info with members of your groups, you'll continue to be able to do so via email.How can I keep my Yahoo Groups content?Photos and files can be saved right from the Yahoo Groups site, or you can download your data from the Privacy Dashboard. Will I be able to use Yahoo Groups going forward?You'll still be able to communicate with your groups via email and search for private groups on the site. In addition, admins will continue to have limited access to group settings and administration tools.'