I did not know anything or even care about Goodmail one way or the other until the earlier article. Then I went and read their poorly written rebut.

GoodMail Quote FACT: Small business and non-profits will not have to pay for something that used to be free.
First of all, no one has to pay. The service is optional. First class email has not suffered with the introduction of priority and Express Mail. With CertifiedEmail there is literally no change in the ability of Internet users to participate however they desire, nor will any user incur any new charges. Optional offerings, such as CertifiedEmail, allow ISPs to provide better and better services to those who chose them, and in turn provide a higher degree of safety to their members.   

This was taken right from their site and one has to question their own ability to proof read. I have read all their points and it sounds so much like the garbage brought to you by the ad-aware companies. I never had any intent in bringing goodmail in the fight it is they who are joining this fight which honestly they could have stood outside of easily as they are focusing on a completely different line of business than AOL and Yahoo.

This all reminds me of the days when Piss tests were optional. Thats right no one can force you to take the test, just do not apply for the job. You have your rights so what is the problem? In the case of any of these companies they do and can do what ever they want. Why on earth anyone cares whether AOL goes broke with this logic is beyond me. As for Yahoo well the name says it all. AOL can spout this stuff for years, and no matter how long they talk is just babble and another way to make a buck! By not simply putting a white-listing ability to their users is nothing short of ransom.