[HCRA] Change this list to Yahoo?

Mon Apr 26 14:49:18 EDT 2010

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

-----Original Message-----
From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Mike N0HI
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 1:51 PM
To: hcra at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [HCRA] Change this list to Yahoo?

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If you are having trouble getting people to sign up for and use this list,
which requires only sending a message to subscribe at mailman or using the
webform, you are probably going to see an absolutely massive drop in list
subscribers when they have to sign up for yahoo and then find the group
and then sign up and then wait for the confirmation email and then figure
out how to use it.  Just because a few of us have done it or could do it
doesn't mean everyone out there will.  I also do not understand the need
to move this list.  If a photo/attachment is of such interest to the
entire membership that it is being sent over the list, maybe it should
just be up on the website.  Furthermore, I'm still not convinced that this
list won't accept attachments as my n0hi at mailman lists do (and it's the
same version of mailman on the same server at ka9fox's place -- possibly
even on the same machine).

Just my $0.02.

-Mike N0HI

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> Hello everyone,
>
> I've probably mentioned this to other board members, but I guess it won't
> hurt being repeated here.  I experience with Yahoo Groups has been very
> good.  I belong to a number of Amateur Radio specialty groups and find
> them
> useful.  The Web site seem to function well and the extra features can be
> very useful.  I would encourage the move to Yahoo as long as it isn't
> going
> to place an undue burden on our Web master, KK1W.
>
> 73,
>
> George, KC1V
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave" <wa1dc at charter.net>
> To: "'HCRA Email List'" <hcra at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 11:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [HCRA] Change this list to Yahoo?
>
>
>> ______________________________________________
>> -------Hampden County Radio Association-------
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>>
>> Hi all, I was wondering if the club had come to any decision as to
>> whether
>> or not to change over or tandem up for a while a new list/group like
>> Yahoo?
>>
>> I think Jim's idea to bring additional media possibilities to the group
>> would be nice and did not want to see the thought die on the vine.
>>
>> Yahoo is a nice choice with the natural extensions to other things like
>> Facebook ,flickr photo sharing, and even messenger.
>>
>> I do not know if this is a board decision, or just majority rule,
>> however
>> I
>> would like to cast a vote for Yahoo.
>>
>> Jim, I am not an expert here, but if you need help with this in any way
>> I
>> can assist, please let me know.
>>
>> Dave -W1FAB-
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Dave
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 11:10 PM
>> To: 'Jim - KK1W'; 'HCRA Email List'
>> Subject: Re: [HCRA] Change this list to Yahoo?
>>
>> ______________________________________________
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>> Just another idea to throw into the mix;
>>
>> If you are looking to expand the options available to you in group
>> activity
>> such as sharing photos, you may want to also review Google's buzz that
>> is
>> a
>> new part of their gmail.
>>
>> http://www.google.com/buzz?hl=en
>>
>> There is a quick video link there that gives a rundown on the features
>> available to you.
>>
>>
>> I think HCRA as a club should embrace these new technologies opening up
>> for
>> social networking and mail groups.  Think about it, ham radio was
>> probably
>> one of the first mediums for social networking that was available to
>> people
>> outside of their local communities.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave -W1FAB-
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:hcra-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Jim - KK1W
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:14 PM
>> To: 'HCRA Email List'
>> Subject: [HCRA] Change this list to Yahoo?
>>
>> ______________________________________________
>> -------Hampden County Radio Association-------
>> -----------e-mail list (reflector)-------------
>> ______________________________________________
>> Hey gang,
>>
>>
>>
>> I've been bouncing around the idea of moving the HCRA email list over to
>> a
>> Yahoo Group. Moving to Yahoo would give us additional features not
>> available
>> at qth.net. These features would include attachments, pictures, files,
>> etc.
>> Do you think these new features would be an worthy addition to the email
>> list?
>>
>>
>>
>> I am looking for feedback, opinions, and comments - positive or negative
>> -
>> about the change.
>>
>>
>>
>> Whether or not we move the group it would really be nice if more of our
>> 100+
>> members made more use of the list. It is a fantastic platform for
>> technical
>> help, club activity announcements, tales of successes/challenges and
>> more.
>> The value of the list goes up geometrically by the number of actual
>> posters.
>> So don't sit on the side lines, chime in and add to the chatter. The
>> more,
>> the merrier.
>>
>>
>>
>> And a good way to start - let the list know what you think about a move
>> to
>> Yahoo!
>>
>>
>>
>> '73.
>>
>>
>>
>> Jim
>>
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