The reason I hate hotmail is how much spam you get. I really don't use it, only that I opened it to get msn messenger to talk to some friends on the net. I haven't given out the address to anyone at all, but I get like 20 spam mails a day. Obviously, it's through hotmail itself selling addresses.
Yahoo is ok. wotmania is good in the same way. earthlink is good, but I get it because I have the internet access through them. I plan on changing to another provider soon, though, because they're kinda expensive.
I recommend pop servers, though. It's nice to use Eudora etc...much more organized way to do mail. I used to have an email address through my college before I graduated and I really liked having that.
LaSombra
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin
<3 Joe
*lurves her rock*
* Aes sedai to Great Lord of Chaos *