Arrrg!!   I say we make 'im walk da plank!!  Arrrg!!!
On Oct 31, 2015 10:23 AM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
wrote:

> Many emails can be set to thread view.  I use gmail in thread view.  Easy
> to follow a particular thread or to ignore it.
>
> Dennis C.
>
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2015 at 7:54 AM, Janko Puls via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Stu and everyone,
>>
>> Did you ever consider switching the list into a forum?
>>
>> I really enjoy reading this everyday, here is so much shared knowlegede
>> and enthusiasm, but it's a pain in the neck to actually read.
>> These are some problems with the actual list:
>> - When you clip everything off, it is hard to see what you exactly
>> answered.
>> - If you leave the whole thing on, it is simply undecipherable.
>> - If you try to search for someting, you get way too many double, triple
>> quintuple hits because of these copies.
>> - This list is the only recipient where I have to switch my email
>> formatting off, or can's include a picture.
>>
>> A forum could organize all thisd so much better
>> - You can follow the threads, expand or compress them to your hearts
>> content and stay on topic.
>> - You answer exactly what and where you want to answer.
>> - It builds a searchable archive all by itself.
>> - If you don't want to go on it every day, subscribe to a newletter
>> digest.
>> - You have a consistent layout which makes reading and searching so much
>> easier.
>> - It is even easy to see if there was a there already a thread, link ist,
>> add photos (just think wiring diagrams, sail plans, manuals etc.)
>>
>> Some samples:
>> http://www.cruisersforum.com/
>> http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php
>>
>> from other vocations:
>> http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcboard.php
>> http://saabworld.net/forum.php
>>
>> I am aware that the text-only has an advantage when you are far out at
>> sea otr high up oin a mountain and everxy bit counts. But let's be honest,
>> most of us reading the list probably sit at home with a PC, Mac, tablet or
>> smartphone and don't have to count the bits anymore (except the are
>> Bitburger Pilseners).
>>
>> I am pretty much under water these days but am happy to look around for
>> some free solution (yes, we even used one of these at a newppaper website).
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Janko
>> 1980 C&C MkI Messing About
>>
>>
>> --
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>> A photo book by Janko Puls.
>>
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>>
>>
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