I understand that for some people the mailing list is a far better thing. May
be for some other, a forum is better.
Why not having both? Running a forum does not exclude continuing with the
mailing lists and could add users and developpers who find more easy coordinate
through a forum.
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Perhaps there is some middle ground in that support could be improved to
make the mailing list archive a bit more forum like and allow posting to the
mailing list from the pages on which the mailing list messages would be
published? It wouldn't be that different except perhaps the flow and display
I fully agree with Jonathan - the mail lists that have gone to forums I've
dropped off. I can check the mail lists quickly, easily, filter as necessary
and get what I need without having to sign on and wade through a bunch of
posts. If people really want forums setup a forum and let those who
