Hi all, The list traffic is growing daily. This is a very good sign, as it shows the list is being used and information is being shared - which is our mission.
While some people are used to high-volume lists, there are many who prefer low volume lists. But can we please everyone? Hopefully the answer is yes. The Discussion Room -------------------------------------- The Discussion Room is designed to redirect some traffic off the list, while keeping the general flow of information on the list. It is not a second list. It is not designed to take over from the list. It is not designed to take away from the list. Is it a done deal? -------------------------------------- No, we are testing the process for four weeks and then we will determine if it will be a valuable addition or a waste of time. Nothing will be decided without the groups consent. How does it work? -------------------------------------- Some threads seem to generate more replies than others. High-reply threads will be moved off the list into the discussion room. The theory is that people who are still interested in the topic can follow it or participate in it in the discussion room. Those who are not interested in the topic will not receive additional emails. Who will move a thread to the discussion room? -------------------------------------- We are testing this system, so we are only going to give all core WSG members access to move a topic across to the discission room at this stage. However, if the system is successful and approved by group members at the end of four weeks then we will give ALL members access to post topics in the discussion room. How will it be done? -------------------------------------- Any of the core group can decide that a topic is getting long winded. At that point they can simply log into the discussion room, copy the original post into a form and upload. Each discussion room post will have a unique address, so this can then be posted back to the group. If a core member moves a thread off the list to the discussion room they will send a email to the list like: "This thread has now been moved to the discussion room: [address] Please do not reply to this thread on list. All comments should be made in the discussion room." The important thing here is accepting that the system is being tested and agreeing to co-operate with the process. If a thread has been moved to the discussion room, there is no point if members keep replying on list. Where is it -------------------------------------- http://discuss.webstandardsgroup.org/ Can I comment on it right now! -------------------------------------- Yes, we are inviting comments from all members - in the discussion room: http://discuss.webstandardsgroup.org/archives/000005.htm Please do not reply on-list to this email. Feel free to contact us offlist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Russ and Peter ***************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help *****************************************************
