Dear Minneapolis-Issues Participants: As of this Tuesday (12/13), I hope to close the existing Minneapolis- Issues Forum.
Don't worry - we're only making some technical changes. We will reopen on Thursday (12/15), using new software. There are lots of improvements, and a few things you'll have to get used to. The list will be moving to an opensource software product called Groupserver. E-Democracy.Org has been using Groupserver to host our new Issues Forums in the UK for about 2 months now. We think it's ready for "prime time." Some of the noticeable improvements you can expect with Groupserver: 1) Two posts per day will be automatically enforced. It will be impossible to post 3 times in a day. (No more temptation). 2) Much-easier-to-read digests and much easier to read on the web. 3) Participant profiles on the web site (voluntary). 4) The profile means your name and neighborhood are automatically appended to each post - no need to remember to do it every time! 5) Links in every post to the posters' online profile. 6) Links in every post to the archive of that topic or discussion. 7) Ability to post via the web. 8) Easier to read archive - organized by topic. And more ... For a number of technical reasons, we'll ask participants to move themselves to the new software (I'll be available to provide online support to those who need it - just email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Instructions on making the switch will follow in a separate email ... Best wishes, David Brauer List manager REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
