russ - maxdesign wrote: > Yes, we have discussed forums vs lists on several occasions. Each solution > has positives and negatives. The general consensus is that a forum is not as > effective for sharing and learning as a list - forums are more passive and > people are possibly less likely to go there unless they have a problem.
To me, there are 0 advantages to web forums. > Lists are more immediate, and they do not require members to go elsewhere to > take part. The WSG list is living proof of this. We have an active list with > a fantastic bunch of knowledgeable people answering questions and having > interesting conversations. With two significant exceptions (1-links from search engines; 2-one particular forum for which I've never found a counterpart elsewhere), I never visit web forums. The one I do use is a constant reminder how unfriendly web sites can be, particularly forums. When the mods here move a thread to the forum, for me it's over. I've not been there yet, and have no plans to go there, ever. -- "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity." Colossians 4:5 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://members.ij.net/mrmazda/auth/ ***************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help *****************************************************
