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? Advant
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 reportin
Hi Barry: Personally, I don't need ANOTHER web site or bulletin board I have to check. The "push" interface is much easier for me to deal with for all the Ham Radio reflectors I monitor. 73, Mark, KD
I wonder what everyone thinks about transitioning this 1980s-style email list over to a modern web-based forum format such as vBulletin? vBulletin board is a steaming pile of php. https://www.exploit
I generally prefer email lists vs. on-line forums. An on-line forum requires that I go someplace on the web to find the conversation. I have to be running a browser and I have to point that browser t
I for one, if it went to a web page based format. I'm gone, I'm done, I'm outta here. Just like a web based E Mail I would stop all e mail completely if I had to go with a web based e mail system. Ul
Except that this is a moderated list. Dave AB7E I wonder what everyone thinks about transitioning this 1980s-style email list over to a modern web-based forum format such as vBulletin? Advantages: -R
Forums can be moderated, too. Barry W2UP Except that this is a moderated list. Dave AB7E I wonder what everyone thinks about transitioning this 1980s-style email list over to a modern web-based forum
I usually like Barry's suggestions but this one I am not on board with. I absolutely hate getting my e-mail through the internet. I have Microsoft Outlook set up with several folders and folders so t
Like many others who have commented, I dislike web-based email and would likely not keep getting this list if that was the only way it was available. My email client has no problem sorting the conver
Yes, but then it wouldn't be real time, and likely more of a hassle to moderate. I would have thought that was obvious ... Dave AB7E Except that this is a moderated list. Dave AB7E On 12/19/2015 8:29
There are a few reasons why I prefer a reflector over a web-forum: + It's easier to follow multiple reflectors in an email interface than it is to via it multiple web sites. + Email filtering is gene
I have been, and am, on a couple of those on-line forums. I have always preferred the e-mail format. It's simpler and faster to use. When I'm out on the road, I occasionally have to use a landline co
While I'm happy with the status quo I'll mention several alternatives: - Google Groups. Works exactly like an email reflector but allows users to optionally use a web interface for posting, reading,
Author: Michael Schulz <mschulz@creative-chaos.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:30:15 -0800
All the advantages you mention are already available to you right now. Turn on threaded view in your email client (e.g. Outlook), enable direct posting vs. approval etc. Archives are there as well ri