[meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online forum format?

[Gary K. Foote]

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I would like to understand why so many of the members here prefer
not to use forums.

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An excellent question. I've often wondered the same since forums allow pictures of our 
treasures and we all know how much we like pictures.  Yet this list, like other early-adopter 
lists I belong to, have a life of their own.  If I had to state a reason I'd speak a simile;  

Being the '800 pound gorilla in the room' creates prestige and draws the best talent to itself.  

This list is that 800 pound gorilla. There's a lotta talent here and a lotta knowledge to be 
gleaned.  Who wouldn't want to be here?

Gary