Re: mailing list alternatives

[KWKelley02@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 5/20/99 8:05:18 AM, erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<<  I would think there is no rush. Joel
said he is paid up until the end of the
year so who knows what will be the best
free or cheap service in 6 mos.
>>

The "new" group services are free and in my mind are better in that they 
offer more options.  Why wait for better service?

For me, particularly when I am traveling or very busy the flurry of e-mail 
can be oppressive.  I have found having the option (anytime) to switch from 
the regular e-mail flow to the digest mode or the web viewing is very 
desirable.  

Given that the new services don't cost us anything why not switch now for a 
better product.  You can also set up surveys with this service.  Any member 
can pose a question or survey to the group who can then vote for a tally.   
This can make the group more  interesting and also save everyone from having 
to read (if they don't want to) everyone's vote on a simple but interesting 
statistical question. 

Also each e-mail is numbered for quick and easy reference and you can go back 
and find any old e-mail(s) from way back.  I am so relieved and pleased that 
my other group is using this service - wish this one was too (very soon).   

As you can see I feel strongly about this.   If we were in the group I could 
set up a survey node and we could take a vote.    Best,  kk