[C320-list] Mailing List or Forum

[Jack Russ]

Keep current format.
Jack Russ

> From: allan.field at verizon.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:38:08 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mailing List or Forum
> 
> While I support the current format for the same reasons that have been
> articulated so well in previous posts, I am absolutely thrilled that Simon
> weighed in with his thoughts on this.  Your Board is always seeking
> engagement from the membership on potentially better ways of doing things
> and new concepts that keep the Association vibrant and relevant.  Some of
> those ideas will stick, others won't but unless the membership is engaged,
> we have no idea what resonates with and is important to the membership.
> Keep 'em coming and thanks Simon!
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - 808
> Columbia, MD
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sulewski
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 1:00 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mailing List or Forum
> 
> Folks,
> Let' keep in mind KISS - Keep It Simple & Succinct!
> 
> The e-mail format provides rapid replies with many opportunities to develop
> increased understanding with broadly informed input....and eventually the
> posts end up on the website in the forum format after all, correct?
> Rick
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Hare
> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 8:35 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mailing List or Forum
> 
> Hi Simon,
> 
> This has come up several times in the past 10 years as an alternative.
> There are some great benefits of a forum.  In fact you can read all these
> postings mirrored on our own c320-list google group forum!  They are
> searchable but may require a google account to access.
> 
> Our website has a discussion forum system that we tried once but it turned
> out that the answer rate was very poor for questions posted there since you
> had to be logged in and have a website account to participate.
> 
> Yahoo groups and google groups are options for main participation but also
> require extra logins (not that this is a show stopper).  The other problem
> there is that preserving our content is not guaranteed.  They can dump it or
> limit our history at any point.
> 
> One issue with forums that isn't always obvious is that we would rely on
> people logging in and following the discussions to find and then respond to
> the unanswered questions. That might take days for an answer to come back
> for your question. On the other hand, if people subscribed to the forum
> posts by email they would know someone asked a question and could respond.  
> 
> So either way, it comes back to email in order to have quick responses which
> is the thing I personally find most valuable.
> 
> To help the email clutter problem, our list has is a special subject header
> added to all messages from our list -->   [c320-list] 
> 
> With this, your email program can automatically move all incoming messages
> from this list to a folder just for c320 list traffic that you can read /
> search at your convenience without cluttering your inbox.
> 
> This is just my opinion and ultimately we will try to do what the group
> wants so we appreciate hearing from members on this and any other things
> people have in mind.
> 
> Cheers!
> Jeff Hare
> #809 Woodbine II
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Jul 15, 2012, at 6:03 PM, Jane & Ken <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> > Speaking of no brainer, the e-mails from the 320 group average less 
> > than
> three per day. Granted, some days there are ten or more but some days zero.
> Kinda averages out.  The days when several e-mails arrive it is due to a
> question that folk have an opinion or useful information they wish to share.
> > As stated, "the leadership will respond" and as Chris indicated, most
> sailing forum media are a bit less personal.       Ken, 
> > 
> > --- On Sun, 7/15/12, Simon Rock <simonrock at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > From: Simon Rock <simonrock at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mailing List or Forum
> > To: "'Chris Burti'" <clburti at gmail.com>
> > Cc: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Date: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 4:10 PM
> > 
> > 
> > There are some huge benefits:
> > 1. All information is kept together by topic 2. Information is easily 
> > searched (so the same questions are not asked) 3. It doesn't flood 
> > your email program 4. Easier to manage, you can rank replies, set 
> > notifications by topic 5. Use of public and member only areas - helps 
> > encourage people to join to read the members areas.
> > 
> > You are right, the leadership will respond. Hopefully they will 
> > examine the advantages and see it's a no-brainer.
> > 
> > Cheers
> > 
> > Simon Rock
> > 0428 175510
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris Burti [mailto:clburti at gmail.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, 15 July 2012 12:23 PM
> > To: Simon Rock
> > Subject: RE: [C320-list] Mailing List or Forum
> > 
> > The subject comes up, but there hasn't been the kind of demand to 
> > drive the need to make that move.
> > 
> > I don't know if we really would benefit. Personally, I have virtually 
> > deserted the sailing forums that I am subscribed to as it is a bit 
> > like subscribing to a digest format. It just seems less personal to me.
> > 
> > Ultimately, our leadership will be responsive to the needs and wishes 
> > of our group.
> > Fair Winds,
> > Chris Burti
> > From: Simon Rock
> > Sent: 7/14/2012 7:35 PM
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > Subject: [C320-list] Mailing List or Forum Hi, Over the past few days 
> > the mailing list has been very busy.
> > On several other groups I use, once the mailing list got really busy, 
> > it became easier to move across to a forum only setup.
> > This had many advantages (easy to search, all info is grouped, 
> > accessible from computers, iPhones, iPads, Tablets, etc), and really 
> > no
> disadvantages.
> > With Apps like Tapatalk, people still have great access to the info 
> > from their mobile devices.
> > 
> > But it does mean people have to change the way they access the info. 
> > But we are all smart enough to handle this small change.
> > 
> > Is this something the association management have considered?
> > 
> > 
> > Simon Rock
> > Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
> > 
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