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

Thu Feb 21 19:53:47 EST 2008

  Hi Art,

  I appreciate this List and all that you do.  This is my main source of information concerning the subject of meteorites.  The service that you and the collectors/dealers/hunters do is invaluable.  I do hope that you follow through with plans to create a forum so that those who want to participate at that level, can do so.  I've moderated a Yahoo forum for about 6 years.  I find it much more user friendly that the List.  In any event, keep up the good work.

  Regards,
                 Greg Lindh

> Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:40:43 -0800
> From: blurtheline at gmail.com
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> CC: Impactika at aol.com; bobadebt at ec.rr.com
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an onlineforum format?
>
> Hi Everyone;
>
> First of all ... Anne, it was great seeing you as well (and Geoff,
> Steve(s), Mike, ET, Sonny, and many others!) along with all of your
> wonderful meteorites!
>
> Now, I'll respond to David's initial post, both from a personal
> preference standpoint and as well as from a web admin's standpoint.
>
>>From a personal standpoint I have to agree with Norbert and Darren;
> while I do use several forums I get much better use from the mailing
> lists I belong to. It seems that no matter how hard I try I can't seem
> to make myself go back to the forums on any regular basis (I often
> post a forum topic and then forget I did - not seeing any replies for
> weeks). I know that many forums have features built-in to handle that
> type of thing (e.g. topic subscription, notification, etc.) but I just
> don't seem to use them (and I am pretty tech savvy). Probably the old
> dog/new trick thing that John mentioned.
>
>>From a web admin's standpoint, I would actually rather have the
> conversations going on in a forum as they would be easier to manage,
> as well as easier to monetize (and help pay for hosting, etc.).
> Meteorite Central actually started out as a forum ten years ago but
> never really took off in that format.
>
> I think the long-term answer is something similar to yahoo groups,
> which kind of uses a forum as the "backup" to a mailing list. I am in
> the process of integrating the current mailing list with the forum
> that is on Meteorite Central. It's an involved process and I don't
> have an ETA on completion. The way it  work is that emails sent
> to the list and posts made to the forum will do basically the same
> thing, so members who like the emails wouldn't see any difference, but
> members who like the forum format could use it that way, along with
> the added features a forum would offer. I'll keep everyone posted
> regarding progress.
>
> In the meantime, I hope that everyone continues to enjoy the mailing
> list, as well as all the other resources out there!
>
> Best Regards, Art
> http://www.meteoritecentral.com
>
>
> On 2/21/08, Impactika at aol.com  wrote:
>> In a message dated 2/21/2008 3:37:53 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
>> riffraff at timewarp.de writes:
>> Hi Del & Greg,
>>
>> If you visit the meteoritecentral site (the home of this list), and check
>> your own subscription settings you will notice that there is an option to
>> deactivate email delivery for times such as vacation - it's just one click,
>> and you won't have to wade through hundreds of emails after your return. And
>> then there is the digest mode, and much more. Yeap, mailing lists did evolve
>> during the last decade, and they are surely not "out of time" ,-)
>> To me, being part of this list is like walking into my favorite pub after
>> work. I often meet old friends, make new friends, and I'm free to
>> participate in discussions, and I'm free to relax or to listen to all the
>> meteorite gossip going on. Sometimes there's even a good deal to be had, or
>> firsthand information on new finds and falls that would be hard to find
>> without having to search the net for hours and hours. And if I don't like a
>> post or a thread there's always the good old delete key.
>> Forums can be neat, for sure - but they are usually more like that modern
>> type of bar with separate rooms where some folks get together at this, and
>> others on that table. Most of the meteorite forums I've visited thus far are
>> lacking the chaotic but familiar charm of this list. Thanks to Art for all
>> his efforts to keep this good old list up and running!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Norbert
>> --------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Exactly, Norbert.
>> Very good comparison. I like the email format too and have no problem
>> following some threads, and ignoring others.
>>
>> Maybe we should also try to remember that this is Art's List, and we are
>> guests.
>> And that information, news, gossip, fellowship (and even disagreements)
>> comes to us with very little effort from any of us.
>> Only the use of the Delete key every now and then. OK! yes, sometimes the
>> highly repeated use of the Delete key.
>>
>> Thanks Art, nice seeing you in Tucson.
>>
>> Anne M. Black
>> www.IMPACTIKA.com
>> IMPACTIKA at aol.com
>> Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc.
>> www.IMCA.cc
>>
>>
>>
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