Ralph well summarizes my perspective. Ralph Wilson: "I simply don't work in a "web forum" mode. I won't take the time to peruse web forums to pull information. I like information being pushed at me where I can quickly assess "read" or "delete" and move on. If it were to move to a web based forum, frankly I'd "fall off"... I've gone inactive on several other forums that have gone web-based. If I had to surf to each of these forums to get info, I'd spend half my day bouncing from one to the next. I don't have that kind of "free" time." Thank you, -Ivor -----Original Message----- From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ralph Wilson Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 11:07 AM To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: Si-list: the next format ?? My two bits. Ralph Wilson Alcatel-Lucent On 2/17/2012 4:24 PM, Ray Anderson wrote: > 1) Do you see moving to a web-based format as a positive > development or problematic from the user's perspective? > problematic - I simply don't work in a "web forum" mode. I won't take the time to peruse web forums to pull information. I like information being pushed at me where I can quickly assess "read" or "delete" and move on. If it were to move to a web based forum, frankly I'd "fall off"... I've gone inactive on several other forums that have gone web-based. If I had to surf to each of these forums to get info, I'd spend half my day bouncing from one to the next. I don't have that kind of "free" time. > > 2) If the list were to move to a web-based format is it important > to retain the option of posting messages via e-mail and receiving list > traffic via e-mail or could that option be dispensed with? > > Definitely retain. See #1. > > 3) If a web-based solution needed to host a limited number of > non-obtrusive si-related advertisements to defray operating costs do > you see this as a major issue? > > Not an issue. > > The solutions currently under consideration are NOT Facebook, Yahoo > Groups or Linkedin based, but would probably entail a state-of-the-art > Forum type application running on a reliable commercial server fully > backed up with wideband net connectivity. > > > > Your comments are welcome. > > > > -Ray Anderson > > (si-list admin) > > > > > > > > > > > > This email and any attachments are intended for the sole use of the named > recipient(s) and contain(s) confidential information that may be proprietary, > privileged or copyrighted under applicable law. If you are not the intended > recipient, do not read, copy, or forward this email message or any > attachments. 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