Peter Flynn wrote: > Berhan SOYLU wrote: >> I think we need a community message board. Nowadays, there comes nearly >> 20 mails per a day...mail group is so primitive for this..Is there >> anyone who knows why we don't have o message board like phpbb, smf or >> something like etc...? > > I can only speak for myself but the last thing on earth I want is a > web-based message-board. I want the messages to come to me, not me have > to go to the messages. The forms-based mechanism for replies is horribly > clumsy on all the ones I have used, and the repositories don't thread > properly, and people fill up their messages with all kinds of fancy HTML > formatting. > > 20 mails a day is nothing. I can filter them, killfile a thread if > needed, and keep the ones I want for reference -- on *my* disk, so I can > refer to them whenever, rather than relying on someone else's server. > > No problem in having it both ways, with the list replicated to a BB > front-end like LISTSERV, with a proper searchable archive and a form for > posting. But please let's not drop the email mechanism: it's too valuable. > I too prefer the mail interface to any web forum or board I've seen. The disadvantage of email is if you come late to a discussion - and that could be addressed by a good searchable, threaded archive. But what about a mail to nntp gateway? Usenet (remember news, anyone) is a good server-based system with client caching for fast access. And dialup users can pick the threads they want to download. Just a thought. Also, if you're using mail to keep track of busy lists, a good client is important. Any suggestions? -- Paul
