Re: [MLUG] MLUG Meetings: Are They Really Important?

[Rick Buford <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

I think there's a real functional difference between the list archives 
and a real bulletin board.  A bulletin board promotes a more casual 
browsing of the information where the mailing list is actually directed. 
The archive is just that, an archive of what we're talking about on the 
list. Personally, I'm not sure which would be more interactive. We could 
be more anonymous  with a bulletin board, which might keep the spam 
harvesters away. I've gotten so much benefit from being part of this 
list, I'll hang out wherever you guys go =)

just my $0.02

Rick

yoda wrote:

>Isn't that the mailing list archives, though?
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>"It's not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to know the letters." - Vanna White
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>On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, Rick Buford wrote:
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>>I second Neil's idea of a bulletin board. Excellent idea.
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>>Rick
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>>Neil Bradshaw wrote:
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>>>This is something that I've been meaning to bring up for a while. Someone
>>>blatantly put it into words for me and it really made sense: the mailing
>>>lists thrive because we are a community which primarily interacts with one
>>>another through our computers. Our use of computers is what drives MLUG.
>>>Therefore, is it really so wrong to not meet often?
>>>
>>>What I think we should do is have a meeting once every two months or so
>>>just to focus on direction and goals. Presentations are nice, but let's
>>>face it: everyone has too much going on to prepare one. Those who don't
>>>are either lazy, unmotivated, or so-so with their expertise. There's
>>>probably other reasons but that's not the point of this e-mail.
>>>
>>>Maybe a new approach to MLUG, one which is oriented around the web site,
>>>mailing list, and maybe a possible bulletin board, would be better. The
>>>bulletin board would be better than IRC for ease of use (web browser vs.
>>>IRC commands) and so that casual conversation won't depend on everyone
>>>being online at the same time.
>>>
>>>That's just a few thoughts. Add what you will. Flame me and feel my Wushu.
>>>My Chi is strong.
>>>
>>>Cheers,
>>>Neil Bradshaw
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>>>"Seishin ittou nanigoto ka narazaran."
>>>      
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