[SEL] Curious

[Arnie Fero]

Hi George,

My two cents worth is that those who prefer the web-thread-based style
primarily post on Harry's.  Those who prefer the email style post on SEL
or Old Engine.  SOME even prefer the British newsgroup style.  8-))
And some even post to all of 'em (at least from time to time).

I think the main difference is that with the web-based you have to go to
the info and search it.  With the email version, it comes to you in an
undifferentiated flow, made even worse by the fact that folks rarely
change the subject lines.

I visit a number of the web-based forums on a number of topics; Harry's
for engines and a bunch of others that are firearms related.  I usually
scroll through the list of threads and only open a couple that might
interest me.  I miss a lot that way and I also rarely develop any feel for
who the characters are on that forum.  For that reason, I do like the
email versions.  To each his own I think.

I really don't see any unique value in adding a web-based service to ATIS.
Harry's seems to be perfectly adequate in that regard.

See ya,  Arnie

On Thu, 3 Jan 2008, Best, George wrote:

> I'm curious as to why people haven't been using the new ATIS forums.
>
> Is it because Harry's Smokstak already provides that service and no one
> sees a need for another?
>
> I know that many years ago these email lists were handy because some
> people (like myself) had email, but didn't have internet access.  I have
> internet access now, but in the beginning of ATIS I only had email.
>
> Curious as to whether anyone on the list still only has email access.
>
> I still like the email list as you can often get responses quicker.