[C320-list] Mailing List or Forum

[Gary Magnuson]

I like Jim's comments.....   Since I use this information resource, I 
will adapt to what ever form it takes as long as it's quality and 
timeliness remains and is the easiest for those who have volunteered to 
make it happen.  Thanks!!!

Gary Magnuson
#205
Time A Weigh


On 7/18/2012 8:57 AM, jim brown wrote:
> Sorry but I've been out and haven't read all the pros and cons on this subject. One consideration I didn't see mentioned was how much time and effort it is to maintain a forum vs. an email list serve (as you can tell I happily use both but know nothing about the set up and maintenance of either) The decision  should include consideration of the time and effort of Jeff and others more involved than I am in making this great resource available now and in the future in whatever form is appropriate.
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> Jim Brown
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> ________________________________
>   From: Simon Rock <simonrock at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 5:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mailing List or Forum
>   
> Hi Everybody,
>
> Some great feedback. I wonder if all those people that have said things like
> "email is better, email is faster, forums are impersonal, etc", have
> actually used a properly setup and run forum. Forums have improved, and with
> addons like Tapatalk (which offers immediate and automatic access to forums
> from mobile devices), it has made forums as quick and easy as the email
> list, with the all the added advantages that a central system offers.
>
> A forum and email system offer the same level of information, and the tone
> of the discussion is dependent on the members.
>
> The C36/375 associations forum use has grown since they installed the
> Tapatalk, with the email discussion system slowly reducing.
> And like the C320 association (there are no more boats being built), the C36
> association is growing and I believe the improved information delivery
> system the forum offers is part of the reason.
>
> I am not advocating change for changes sake. I suggest that before people
> make a comment on what they prefer, they at least look at the two
> alternatives (and not base their opinion on an older forum).
>
> Cheers
> Simon
>
> Simon Rock
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