Peter/Bill... One "strategic" change item for consideration is to allow the S list to accept attachments (photos) as well as the current postings in the "photo" section. Several other Yahoo RR groups I belong to have changed to allow this new format from Yahoo. It really has helped members to easily show/share models, prototype photos, etc. and has truly energized these groups. There's lot's of discussion and new postings, something nobody expected to happen. We had a lot of discussion on these lists about changing and now everyone is happy that we did.
One simply emails the list with the photos attached and Yahoo does the rest. They appear on the specific posting and in a special "attachments" section just like the existing "photos" section. Just a thought now that Yahoo has this capability and it has worked so well elsewhere. Bob Hogan --- In [email protected], Pieter Roos <pieter_roos@...> wrote: > > Hi All; > > First off, thanks to Dick Karnes for hosting the regular Yahoo group meeting > at the convention, and taking the time to compile the resulting comments for > us. > > There have been "rules" in effect for the group as long as I have been a > member. They are sent out to the new members when they are accepted for > membership, and are available to anyone in he "new_member" entry in the Files > area of the web site. Per the meeting request, we will send out a modified > copy to all members once a month. Bill and I have updated the text a bit. If > you have questions or concerns, please contact us directly. > > We can make additional changes as required or if folks feel something is > seriously lacking in the current presentation. Also please give us some > feedback after a few months on how you feel about the regular reminder. > > Bill and I will review the group "Mission Statement", AKA the front page on > the Group site, in the near future and see what changes should be made. I'll > take the opportunity to remind people that we do change the picture there > periodically, so you might find it interesting to go to the group via the web > site on occasion, even if you normally get messages via email and go directly > to the files or photos to view content there. > > > Pieter E. Roos, S Scale List Co-owner > > > Below is a preview of the Monthly message: > > > > Hello Fellow S Scale List Members, > > This is a monthly reminder for the Yahoo S Scale Group. The rules are simple. > > This list is ONLY for discussion of 1/64th scale model railroading and > related topics. Anything to do with American Flyer trains except within the > context of converting them for scale operation is not considered on-topic. > For discussion of American Flyer and other toy trains, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/s-trains/ > > We request that you follow a few simple rules of courtesy to help keep the > list FUN for all members; > > - Please sign your first and last name at all times so that we all know who > you are. > > - Your mother probably told you not to discuss religion or politics in polite > company, that goes double for this list. > > - Keep your notes "on-topic". NO computer virus warnings. > > - NO profanity. It is not needed for discussing trains; it does not add > value or enjoyment to reading the list. > > - NO flaming; if you are joking, please indicate by using <G> for "GRIN", or > use a smiley; 8<) > > - When you REPLY, edit the previous message so that you re-send only what is > needed to provide context for your message. > > - Use proper grammar and punctuation so that we can easily read your notes. > > - The posting of items wanted or for sale is allowed at any time, not just on > a specific day of the month. > > - Once an item for sale or wanted post is sent, please send all further > correspondence privately. Do NOT use the group email to complete the sale. > > -Please change the subject line title if you are replying to a group message > and have changed the subject content. This will keep the group archives in > order if the subject title reflects the content as they are sorted and > searched by the post title. > > - Be sure that YOU have updated anti-virus software running on YOUR computer. > - This group does not allow attachments such as photos to be distributed via > the group email. You must post attachments in the photos or files section. > > - Have fun! > > Thank You, > Bill Lane > Pieter Roos > Group Co-Owners > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
