Well, given that we set up the javaflexcoders list and the phpflexcoders list
and they get some traffic but not a lot, I don't know how actively we'll
promote. As far as assigning moderators, I don't want to take that on. Set up
the list, run it for a while, see if it takes. In the meantime, as I've said
all along, I'm going to continue working with the team at Adobe as we try to
move our forum infrastructure to a much better place. Long term I think having
that system which can operate with multiple sections, multiple email addresses,
nntp support, visibility into what's been answered and what hasn't, user
ratings, etc is the right thing to do and I'd rather invest my energy towards
that.
I'm not going to do anything to prevent anyone from setting up whatever list
they want. Folks do it all the time, there's a Flex list on houseoffusion and
that attracts some CF folks. There is a Google list that still gets a few
posts a month. Those Java and PHP lists that I mentioned, or the weborb stuff
that you've mentioned. Our team was needed to get flexcoders off the ground,
but I think we're far enough along that guaranteed Adobe presence is not a
requirement for a successful list.
Matt
On 6/19/08 7:52 PM, "Anatole Tartakovsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I guess, the majority of the group tends to like the way things are now. That
is hardly surprising given initial posting that most people who do not like the
current solution would unsubscribe.
It also came to the light that enterprise developers have some restrictions in
selection of the client (email) software and problems with getting too many
messages. It is also obvious ( by monitoring the messages for few month back)
that the questions on "enterprise" topics are rarely followed and some design
questions are answered on a different level then the original question. As a
result, we see fewer of such messages lately. Potentially, enterprise part of
Flex business might not be getting fare share of attention.
So, here is the question - if we create separate list to see the need for
enterprise list - would Adobe be willing to include links to it in the usual
places/promote it/assign moderators?
Sincerely,
Anatole Tartakovsky
Farata Systems
On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 6:01 PM, dnk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On 19-Jun-08, at 2:03 PM, brucewhealton wrote:
Maybe we need groups for different users at different experience
levels. I think this list is so big that it is hard to find a
response or thread, especially when one posts a question and wants to
find out if someone responded. I have to look and look to see if I
can find that thread anywhere, and it gets confusing when one sees so
many similar, though different threads. I'd like a feature to show me
threads that include messages where I've posted comments, questions,
or etc.
I tend to be one that prefers one list, and monitoring all things.... (I like
to see what is out there and what else is going on with the tech on all
levels). However with a little thought about this, the reality is this, if it
stays as one, most are creating rules to manage or delete, etc. anyways. If we
split, the same applies in some form or another. no one will ever be happy on
all levels.
So if the powers that be decide to split, go for it.... I will just subscribe
to all the relevant ones I wish to monitor and organize how i want (probably
all dumped into a flex folder as it is now). But it gives those who wish for
more relevance more power to do so. Either way I can sort and have the exact
same info in my inbox. It just gives those who want a more targeted inbox the
ability to do so. My only suggestion is to not over split. Pick your 5-10 (or
what ever the magic number seems to be) and go for it.
It is all a matter or preference, but one way (to split to a point) seems to
offer more flexibility.
Not even $0.02...... but....
dnk
