Re: browser interface to forums please?

On Saturday, March 25, 2017, Tim Clarke <tim.clarke@manifest.co.uk> wrote:

> On 25/03/17 16:25, David G. Johnston wrote:
> >
> > One constraint is that the current email based flow cannot be
> > disrupted.  Adding on a fully integrated forum-like GUI does have some
> > demand.  I don't see it being met if the it needs to be custom
> > written.  Therefore, do you have any suggestions and examples of
> > communities using such a system?
> >
> > As it stands we have a kind of read-only forum in our archives.  It
> > would be nice if there were a form at the bottom of the page that
> > would let you post - or even "send email to me so I can respond".
> >
> > In short, there is always room for usability improvements.  You'll get
> > a better response if you focus on those since and explain why.
> >
> > David J.
>
> google groups would support both methods of access imho
>
> I'm not suggesting its a good thing - perfectly happy with just email
> myself and searching the list archives if need be.
>
>
Becomming reliant on a third-party host is a non-starter.  Nothing about
the present system is so deficient that status-quo would be a less
appealing option.

David J.