[KLUG Members] have we ever considered running a forum?

[Tony Gettig]

Quoting "Robert G. Brown" <bob@acm.org>:

> On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 12:20:45 -0400, Tony Gettig <tony@gettig.net> wrote:
> >.... 
> >Then the knowledgebase of this fine group would be accessible anytime from
> any 
> >browser, not just an inbox. Well, it kind of is now with the list archive. 
> Um, it either is, or it is not, Tony. :)
> This is, by your writing, not a compelling argument in favor of a forum.

OK, I confess! It is! :)

> 
> >There are other features too like download areas, surveys, and links.
> Which we develop in any case, as needed.

And actually, that's probably the best argument for NOT moving to a 
forum...control over what is out there. phpnuke is nice and all, but it's a 
big system with it's own security issues at times. If you write it yourself, 
you know it inside and out.

It should not be construed that I am in favor of moving to forums, but rather 
I was just raising some of the possible pluses. Personally, I prefer an email 
list because just about any wireless device out there has email support, 
whereas web browsing on a handheld device rather stinks, IMO. And wireless is 
important around here. :)


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Tony Gettig
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