Re: [chat] Just wondering

[Peter Hardy <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 07/13/04 15:01, Matthew Palmer wrote:
> On Tue, Jul 13, 2004 at 09:52:58AM +1000, Malcolm V wrote:
>
> > One positive for a message board is that it would lower the entry 
> > barrier for some potential sluggers.
>
>
> Because subscribing to a mailing list is excruciatingly difficult.  <grin>

*shrug* Some people just prefer to use them.

It's not so much a matter of difficulty, just personal preference. 
People (admittedly only a small number) just aren't getting involved 
because they can't interact in a manner they like/are used to.

> > Another is the easier access, no need for a configured email reader 
> > connected to a specific account, just a web browser.
>
>
> Since there are no shortage of free web-based e-mail programs, I don't think
> this argument is particularly valid.

I'll take a forum over hotmail any day. :-P

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Pete