At 2:03 PM -0400 6/9/01, Rick Adams wrote:
> Paul wrote:
>
>
>> TIPS seems to be working extremely well as it is currently
>> configured. I'd resist the pressures from the IT people to
>> implement some sort of package whose primary purpose is
>> running a Web-based bulletin board type discussion group,
>> with traditional listserv functions as an afterthought. I've
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>> had all sorts of access problems with lists that have done
>> this (and heard the complaints from others on these lists).
>
> I have to disagree with you to a point on that, Paul. I manage
>over 40 lists and have tried both email-only and web-only systems (both
>of which are available in packages that don't have the kinds of problems
>you describe above--they were _designed_ as listservers)
Rick--
That was my point!
It _can_ be done properly, but sometimes isn't.
>and ended up
>selecting a system that offers _both_ interfaces. The ability to post to
>a list on the web, versus only by email, means that a list member can
>post (and read messages) from public terminals and other computers that
>they can't receive email on (unless they use a web based email address,
>of course, which no one here on TIPS does as far as I know). That's a
>pretty nice advantage, particularly when you consider that well designed
>list managers with web interfaces (I use Lyris personally, but several
>exist) are just as efficient (and full featured) as the traditional
>"Listserv" when it comes to the email list functions.
>
> I _do_ agree that a web only interface is a pain--and stifles
>open discussion. But if Bill is able to implement a web/email interface,
>it would certainly add new resources to TIPS that would benefit
>everyone.
>
> Rick
>--
>
>Rick Adams
>Department of Social Sciences
>Jackson Community College
>Jackson, MI
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>
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