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

[Stephen Montgomery-Smith <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

I think that the reason why I wouldn't like a bulletin board is that it would be 
one more thing for me to check.  I like the idea that I can find all the 
interesting MLUG conversation in one place (the mailing list).  And I do find 
quite a few discussions on MLUG to be interesting, even those that I do not 
participate in.

The MLUG mailing list is really unlike anything else I have experienced.  First, 
people tend to be friendly and helpful, even to newbies.  Secondly, the list has 
just the right amount of off-topicness.  And thirdly the off-topic discussions 
are often very interesting.  Another thing I like is that sometimes I am even 
capable of answering the technical questions (usually the programming 
questions).  Another thing: when I wanted to buy a stereo system, and I had no 
idea what or where to go, I really couldn't think of anywhere else to ask, but 
you guys really came through for me.

I guess what I am saying is that I really like the present set up, and I don't 
it to change too much.

Stephen




Rick Buford wrote:

> 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?
> >
> > "It's not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to
> > know the letters." - Vanna White
> >
> > On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, Rick Buford wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >> I second Neil's idea of a bulletin board. Excellent idea.
> >>
> >> Rick
> >>
> >> Neil Bradshaw wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> 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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> >>>
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