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Re: [CQ-Contest] Is it time for a new cq-contest forum format?

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Is it time for a new cq-contest forum format?
From: Tom Osborne <w7why@frontier.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2015 10:52:47 -0800
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Hi Barry

Wouldn't real-time posting be an invitation to spam, etc? I know it doesn't happen on 3830 but that is not a reflector where conversations go on. like on this one. Mostly just score reporting. Sometimes we really need a moderator. 73

Tom W7WHY


On 12/19/2015 7:29 AM, Barry wrote:
Sorry to interrupt the "please copy" discussion, but...

I wonder what everyone thinks about transitioning this 1980s-style email list over to a modern web-based forum format such as vBulletin?

Advantages:
-Real-time posting, so that someone's question doesn't get 15 almost identical replies caused by the multi-hour delay from the time a post is made until it is approved for distribution -An easier way to follow a topic, seeing all previous, relevant posts on the topic in a logical sequence
-An easier way to follow a topic, as each subject is in its own thread
-Easy access to archives and search
-Ability to easily skip threads/posts that don't interest you.

With all the tech-savvy people that participate here, I'm surprised this hasn't been addressed before, or has it? The 3830scores web site was a great improvement over the earlier 3830 list. Why not the same for cq-contest - your thoughts?

Barry W2UP

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