Good point, I forgot about the lack of Web access with the V8 list.
As a mailing list, though, it works well.
Over the years I have tried the Digest form with a few lists, and have
always found the individual messages to work better, even when I would have
1,000 to 2,000 messages after a week or so of being gone. Sorting by message
made them quicker to go through than any digest I ever tried.
Ron Porter
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Strobel [mailto:theamcguy@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 6:44 AM
To: TechSHO@topica.com
Subject: RE: List Unity
I don't see anything wrong with 2 lists. If you do merge then merge so
that you have both internet and e-mail access. Just e-mail access makes
it difficult for others outside the community to find us if they do a
search, and IE access is handy for those at work that do not want to
clutter up the inbox or do want or can not have non business type mail
in the inbox. I personally find this site a lot more informative than
SHO-Times. Not that SHO-Times is bad, but I get it via digest and find
I skip a lot of non-relevant stuff. I read this site via the web, msg
per msg and find I can stay up with it with a minimum amount of time
invested. Plus it keeps my inbox clean. It's easy to post, just click
a radio button and it's free. What's not to like? #1 rule of mechanics
If it ain't broke don't fix it ;-) I sure wish the V-8 list was more
like this list. I have joined that thing 3 times but just can not get
used to the msg by msg format. Never could find a digest mode. I'm in
no matter what but IE access sure makes my life a lot simpler. My 2
cents.
Bill Strobel
Fayetteville, NC
1992 Ex-Police Unit White/Gray Cloth
1993 MTX White/Blk Leather All Stock!
1995 Taurus GL Wagon Deep Emerald Green/Mocha
The World's Largest SHO Library Over 75 ft.
of Ford Manuals & Related Factory Literature
Pertaining to the 1989-1999 Taurus SHO
van Oss wrote:
>
> Okay I'm open to suggestions about hosting. Please chime in, especially
>
> folks who know about the tech issues. But I strongly feel it's time to
> bring the SHOtimes and TechSHO communities back into one.
>
> Personally I agree with Ron that an email list-server remains my
> preferred
> format for this community. Let's hear from others.
>
> If hosting on V8SHO.com is the answer, or any other host, let's hear
> about
> options. Let's move forward. Thanks.
> VO
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> I tend to agree with you. Part of the issue is where to go.
>
> Topica allows some attachments and non-text messages, but Topica gets
> goofy
> every now & then.
>
> Autox.team for SHOtimes has been pretty reliable, but it is pure
> text-based,
> and is touchy to message size.
>
> I would suggest getting away from both of the above and getting on the
> server that hosts the V8 list (or one like it), so as to allow HTML and
> attachments. Sure, it costs a few bucks, but there has been good
> response
> for donations when the V8 list needs operating funds.
>
> I still like the mailing lists better than forums, and I'm on a good
> half-dozen forums.
>
> Ron Porter
>
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