The way such an archive attracts people is through searches for specific topics. When they find a mailing list, they start to see it as a source of information, and will join for the convenience in some cases.
The site in question needs better spam protection, is all. It's not terrible as it is. We are more likely to be exposed through flaws in the mailing list software, and there's nothing any of us can do about that (unless you feel like fuzz-testing the code). --- "Paula Stern (WritePoint)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > With a public archive system - it's true it attracts > readers, but > does it really attract members? Why join (and open yourself to more > spam) > when you can read the messages without joining? At least if you don't > plan > on taking part in the discussions? http://technical-writing.dionysius.com/ technical writing | consulting | development __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
