[AZ-Observing] Re: Yahoo Group
- From: "Chris Hanrahan" <chris.hanrahan@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:03:09 -0700
An astronomy club I maintain my membership with (back in IL) does not have a
mail-list/freelist so they utilize a Yahoo group. I set it up to fwd posts
to my Outlook which saves me from logging in to Yahoo to check postings.
It works great for sharing all sorts of data (not just images). As Dick is
willing to drive this bus, let's roll it out and see where it goes. Worst
thing that can happen is that it doesn't serve the purpose as well as
initially thought and it is abandoned. Best case - we get yet another great
chance to share info/data/etc and learn something new from this great
amateur community.
Chris Hanrahan
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[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken Sikes
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 4:50 PM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Yahoo Group
Here was Richards original post:
"I've been mulling over the idea of starting a Yahoo group for SAC. This
would not replace our current e-lists, but would supplement them."
Tom stated:
"The "AZ" in AZ-Observing stands for Arizona, not Saguaro Astronomy Club.
It was never intended to be a SAC discussion list. That's why SAC-forum
exists. In fact, this discussion of a SAC forum shouldn't be taking place
on AZ-Observing at all, and yet here I am perpetuating it."
The AZ-Observing list is for ANYONE that wants to subscribe, therefore any
club be it SAC, EVAC, PAS, or DFAC can be mentioned or discussed in the list
as they are in Arizona, so Tom is not guilty of perpetuating anything. The
original intent of the lists be it AZ-Observing, SAC forum or SAC Board is
to convey information. That is what a Yahoo forum would do as well, not
replace or cause the demise of any of the lists.
Look at it this way, a Yahoo forum might increase the interest in astronomy
as there are many many very talented members in all the valley clubs.EVAC
does a great job for public education, DFAC is doing a great job on public
awareness of light pollution, SAC is great on members star parties. PAS is
the oldest club in the valley and is the parent club of ALL THE VALLEY CLUBS
!!!
What Richard purposes is a supplemental list that is another tool to promote
astronomy. From what I have seen on the new format of the newsletter I
think Richard is on the right track plus he is willing to take on the
responsibility of the forum. Lets back him and move forward on this issue.
This will more than likely cause upset for some of the hardcore members, but
remember time move on and those that cannot perish.
My opinion
Ken Sikes
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