Mailing List/K Factor - Mail List Alternatives...

[Keith Black]

There is a poll on the Yahoo Groups site asking what the future of the NSRCA
list should be:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nsrcadiscussion/

Keith Black

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Black" <tkeithb at comcast.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: Mailing List/K Factor - Mail List Alternatives...


> Chris, Eric, et al,
>
> I agree whole heartedly about the limitations on the NSRCA mailing list.
>
> Options:
>
> 1. The NSRCA could invest in (or find free) forum software to build and
run
> our own forum.
>
> Pros: Complete control and not dependent on anyone. Ability to only admit
> who we wish to admit. (not that this is ever of often used)
>
> Cons: Costs in dollars for software and man hours to maintain. No exposure
> to massive numbers of new users.
>
> 2. Use an existing free service to host a private forum such as the Yahoo
> Groups site that I have already setup. Check it out at:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nsrcadiscussion/
>
> Pros: Free, no server costs for NSRCA. Much more functionality than the
> current list, ability to read messages in a forum layout or in a mailing
> list format that works identical to what we currently use. Ability for
users
> to upload pictures, files, search, etc.  Ability to conduct online polls.
> Exposure to massive numbers of new users, but not necessarily users
focused
> on R/C. Ability to admit only who we wish to. Limited man hours to
> setup/maintain.
>
> Cons: Site is owned by an outside source, we're limited to the
functionality
> and limitations provided by the site (which BTW is already better than
what
> we have). Have to get a Yahoo UserID.
>
> 3. Move the official NSRCA forum to RCU.
>
> Pros: Free, no server costs for NSRCA. Awesome functionality including
> excellent ability to share pictures for the aforementioned build threads
and
> how-to's, powerful search engine, personal file/picture uploads, etc.
> Ability to conduct online polls. Focused exposure to massive numbers of
R/C
> enthusiast. Virtually no man hours needed to maintain, other than a
> moderator.
>
> Cons: Ownership - site is owned by an outside source so ultimately we're
not
> in control. Completely open site so we can't limit to only those we want
> (not really an issue). We're boosting someone else's business by bringing
> our traffic to their site. They could disappear one day and we'd have to
> find another solution. More people would see some of our stupid arguments.
>
> Keith Black
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris Moon" <cjm767driver at hotmail.com>
> To: "Michael Laggis" <fishgod at pobox.mtaonline.net>
> Cc: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 6:12 PM
> Subject: Re: Mailing List/K Factor
>
>
> > I agree this is an old way old doing things.  I don't know about the
> > NSRCA's web server and its costs and limitations, but I know there is
> > software out there (some free) that we could put onto the NSRCA's server
> > and have an RCU type forum there w/ posting of pics etc.  Maybe our web
> > team can look into this??
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > Michael Laggis wrote:
> >
> > >My true and honest belief is that using a mailing list for sharing
ideas
> and
> > >information is obsolete.  With the free resources like RCUniverse where
> > >people can post to threads, add pictures, do searches makes getting
20,30
> > >and 40 email a day pretty useless.  The only reason for using a mail
list
> is
> > >for people that only have an email account and no access to the
internet.
> I
> > >would have to say that number is close to nil.
> > >
> > >Instead of complaining about the list,  stop using it and start using
> > >RCUniverse.  Content there can be seen by pattern and non-pattern
flyers.
> > >Contest reports with pictures can be posted, build threads with
pictures
> and
> > >descriptions will stay there and can be searched and used by anyone in
> the
> > >world.  Ideas can be shared with not just the NSRCA community but with
> > >Pattern Flyers throughout the world.
> > >
> > >As for the K-Factor, When and if I receive my paper copy I have already
> > >downloaded it.  It could be made electronic only and if someone again
> does
> > >not have access someone could print it out and give or send it to that
> > >person.
> > >
> > >Again, these are personal opinions, If it is something that someone
feels
> > >really passionate about they should peruse an NSRCA vote on the subject
> and
> > >follow the results.
> > >
> > >
> > >Michael Laggis
> > >
> > >
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