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==Hey, why don't we use a forum?== | ==Hey, why don't we use a forum?== | ||
Forums tend to encourage long and impenetrable threads and "ME TOO"s. They also require multiple levels of moderation, and an overhead keeping threads and boards organised. | Forums tend to encourage long and impenetrable threads and "ME TOO"s. A web interface requires deliberate visiting (so forums die out quickly), an email gateway makes things hard to follow (posts can be edited), and a dual interface encourages a disconnect between people using email and visiting on the web. They also require multiple levels of moderation, and an overhead keeping threads and boards organised. | ||
==Top posting is the way, why are people so awkward here? == | ==Top posting is the way, why are people so awkward here? == | ||
