JetPilot
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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 Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 6:02 pm Post subject: Matt Dralle – Why are we using this antiquated system ??? |
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With all the talk lately about the size of file attachments and the bandwidth they take I have to ask why are you still using such an antiquated system of an email list. The email system wastes a huge amount of bandwidth by sending everything to everyone subscribed to the list when the fact is most of it is never read. The other problem with the current system is that threads are continually being broken apart as people get the subject line off by one character which really takes away from some of the larger threads. There is also the issue of people always having to worry about “cluttering” the list. The current email list system has so many limitations and drawbacks that users are constantly having work around them, even though some may not realize it.
Everyone with a computer now has Internet Explorer and the ability to use the forum format, it is time for us to join the modern world and all use the forum format. It will save you a huge amount of bandwidth, by only having to send picture and video files to those that want to see them, and it will also solve the problem of large pictures and attachments clogging up peoples email. The forum format will make it easier for people to post, and read all the subjects in a logical, well organized manner. There is every advantage to moving us to a forum only format with very little downside.
Many people never like change, and some people here are so used to the email system, that they will not like the idea of anything different even if it is better. We should not let them hold improvements, they will come around once they get used to a better system and we will all be better off. The current antiquated email list hurts us all by its inherent limitations and stifles the potential of your forum. You have a great thing going here, but it could be so much better. I just wonder why you don’t bring us up modern standards here on the list like every other forum in the world.
Michael A. Bigelow
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