[CQ-Contest] Is it time for a new cq-contest forum format?
Barry
w2up at comcast.net
Sat Dec 19 20:57:53 EST 2015
Forums can be moderated, too.
Barry W2UP
On 12/19/2015 12:22, David Gilbert wrote:
>
> Except that this is a moderated list.
>
> Dave AB7E
>
>
> On 12/19/2015 8:29 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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