How E-mail and the Postal Service are the Same or Different

This short blog is aimed to explore the what is the same and different in regards to E-mail and traditional post. This is also meant to get one to think about how E-mail has evolved from a jargon heavy construct to a more user friendly system that most people are familiar and comfortable with using.

Similarities

• Both are responsible for sending and receiving messages known collectively as mail
• Mail, whether physical or electronic, can contain different forms of media such as letters, pictures, or even files
• Both are delivered to a location depository known by both as inboxes or mailboxes to a unique address for each participant.  

Differences

• In the real world, errors are easily identified and corrected in regards to addresses or directories. (if one uses incorrect spelling on an envelope, the postal service may still find where it needs to go whereas mistyping a web address could send ones message anywhere). 
• In regards to the postal service, one always receives hard copies; However, in regard to E-mail, one always receives soft copies. (i.e. a six-pack of root beer is about 912 calories and is enjoyed by this blogger immensely, a virtual six-pack of root beer gives me no calories and makes me want a root beer. Also don't bother comparing Girl Scout cookies to Google cookies).
• In favor of E-mail, messages get sent almost anywhere, instantaneously. (there is a reason why the postal service is considered Snail Mail).
• When sending mail over the internet, costs are usually non-existent but with mail, costs can range anywhere form a 10 cent stamp to a large amount depending on size and weight (this is where shipping comes from).

If  these similarities and differences stir up any ideas or if you feel like adding your own, feel free to leave a comment.