Google now has groups.

Maybe you knew this already, but Google recently announced that users can now form email list groups in Google Groups, which is in beta. Though the set-up is [presumably, as I have not yet joined or started a group] similar to the rest, its features do incorporate Google technology. The press release indicates the following:

• Create groups: Create, join and search email-based mailing lists, and designate your group as public (anyone can read the group's messages on the Web) or restricted (only members can read, respond or start new conversations).
  
• Dynamic conversations: Postings to all Google Groups mailing lists and Usenet lists appear within seconds and are indexed within minutes.
  
• Enhanced user interface: Track and mark topics using the "My starred topics" feature, and view postings by message summary, title, or conversation view.
  
• Email notification: Receive individual messages or read daily email summaries to participate in discussions via your inbox.
  
• Easy searching: Users can easily search for information within a group or across many groups.
  
• Relevant text ads: Google Groups displays only targeted ads that are relevant to user searches or the content on the page.

Look for invitations to groups I'm starting soon! And let me know what you think of the service if you try it!