RE: (clug-talk) Website and Forum?

[Andrew Barnes]

Title: Website and Forum?

What you propose is what a forum or mailing list is, unless I missed something. -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 8:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: (clug-talk) Website and Forum? I think there'd a benefit in having a referrals page, where people could refer Linux Developers/admins, etc.  That would offer a one-stop location where people could be referred for support when neccessary.  Everyone could list their strength and it could go from there.   Thoughts?   Kev.     ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrew Barnes To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursd ay, December 05, 2002 11:34 AM Subject: (clug-talk) Website and Forum? I'm not sure if this is the right place - if not please direct me to the proper list. At last night's meeting, the issue of moving to a UBB forum was broached.  I wondered if there was more interest for this as there's benefits to be had - less chance of spam, IMO easier t o refer someone to a forum thread, more static viewing so a guest can browse and get the feeling of the community, moderation if necessary...  I have used phpBB - it's both free and quite good. I am unfamiliar with how CLUG is exists on the webserver though - I got the impression that it is people sharing their bandwidth by providing hosting.  Is that correct?  The reason I ask is that I wou ld like to inquire if I (or someone) could redesign the website.  I mean no disrepect to the efforts that have gone into what currently exists, but the layout is rather antiquated and doesn't lend to easy access.   I think the site would attract more if it were easier to browse, and the content on the main page was a little more active - more Linux related news amidst CLUG news for a portal effect.  Not looking to re-create Slashdot but it adds to why someone would go to the site.  My intention or suggestion would be to move to a PHP/MySQL etc. setup in the interest of adding email newsletter support, polling, accounts for site administration like news posting and backups.... The forum would provide even more of a backend to the site, with the ability to discuss news topics etc. and allow newcomers easy access to view the community. Are these good ideas, or am I stepping on toes? Andrew