[TowerTalk] time to modernize the reflector

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

As a Groups.io list owner SteppIR  and others.  There can be as much 
moderation as necessary and what is nice when a topic is closed for 
discussion it can actually be close and BS post that have nothing to do 
with the list can be easily removed, making it far easier to search for 
relevant information.

I am unsure if there is a way to bring over the archives.  K5TR is very 
competent and if he agrees I am sure that he can help with the process.

Groups.io groups also allow people to view using only the web and many 
people really like that option.

There are no real negatives other than a temporary upsetting of things.

Steve, if you need or want additional help I am happy to help.

W0MU

On 8/25/2019 11:12 AM, k7lxc--- via TowerTalk wrote:
>>    You're asking to transform an email list into a forum.  This dramaticallychanges the content and discourse, effecting the S/N ratio.
>>    Email is great as it allows well thought out and reasoned messages on asubject.  I can reply when I want and it's direct.  A forum is subject tocensorship and pettiness which is all to common in amateur radio today. Mywords can be changed and edited by anyone with database access.
>      Excuse my ignorance but I don't see the distinction between the two. The Mailman lists like this one all have administrators that can moderate the list which means that some stuff doesn't get posted (censored) based on their particular agenda. The contesting reflector is moderated while TT is not.
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>      It sounds like there are some minor (?) problems with groups.io but IMO the benefits far outweigh the problems.
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> Cheers,Steve    K7LXCTT ADMIN
> PS - Someone mentioned no ads on groups.io. While there aren't any commercial "ads" on TT, I don't discourage anyone from posting about some offer that may be of interest to TT'ers. After all, over half of what's discussed has to do with buying something.
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