[SDL] why not use a bbs instead of the mail list.

[Alvin]

On Monday 08 January 2007 14:18, Bill Conan wrote:
> hello guys,
>
> i'm wondering why we don't just use a bbs or a forum istead of this mail
> list? 'cause, the mail list is too old fashioned and so inconvenient, it is
> a big kerfuffle to post here.
>
> if SDL insists on mail list, then google group is a much better
> choice. it is free and more powerful.
>
> cheers

I always have my email client open, so a mailing list is more convenient for 
me. I find when I have to use a forum, I always forget to check it. Most 
forums have an email notification on activity which essentially is like a 
mailing list (i.e. getting an email stating that someone said something) but 
without the convenience of saying what that "something" was.

I also like newsgroups since I use Kontact as my email client (kontact has an 
integrated news reader).

Just my 2 cents.

BTW, what is a bbs ;)

Alvin