[pct-l] PCT-L now in forum format

[Ron Cluster]

Hey Scott,

I'm having a difficult time trying to come with a reason for copying all the messages from someone else's email list and putting them in a forum format.

Drawbacks that I see:

1) Causing confusion, especially to new members
2) Message threads disappear after 90 days
3) Replies on the forum do not go to the list (This will be VERY confusing, wouldn't it be better to not allow posting to this new forum at all?)
4) I thought you already had a PCT forum, so you're competing with yourself. More confusion.

Advantages that I see:
1) *Maybe* an easier to read format but this is certainly outweighed by #2 & 3 above.

Care to explain your reasoning behind doing this? Otherwise I'm sure the list members here will come up with some assumptions about your reasons. Personally I'd rather have the explanation come from you.

Snowplow


On Aug 21, 2011, at 6:09 PM, PCT List wrote:

> For those who have asked to see the PCT-L in forum format, now you have it:
> http://postholer.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=29
> 
> Anyone can view the forum. Registered postholer.com hikers can respond
> to messages in the forum, but they will not be sent to the PCT-L.
> 
> All emails sent from the PCT-L (starting 2 days ago) are in the forum.
> They are organized by subject. Any EMail without a subject line is
> omitted. At this time, messages will be kept for 90 days. That may
> change later.
> 
> -postholer
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