Tom, Tony, Roy, et al.,
One of the big benefits of using the wiki for these discussions, in my
opinion, is that if a thread starts up that I have no interest in, I will
be able to "unwatch" that page (and it's daughters). What a boon this
could to my overflowing inbox!
I had all PIUG messages going to a separate folder for a long time, hoping
to read them "later," but "later" seldom happened and I was missing a lot
of good stuff -- while still running against my inbox size limits due to
the bulging PIUG folder. I look forward to the day that all of the
discussions move to the wiki, where I can be selective about what I want to
see, but still stay in contact.
There are many other nice features. Thank you, Tom, for explaining them
so well in your Webinar.
- Photos of the correspondents lend a nice touch, easy to "see" who is
speaking -- (and I'll feel more confident of names at the next annual
meeting)
- Consistent formatting. The notes we take the trouble to format well will
be seen as they were composed -- not garbled by competing email systems.
- Easier thread following, as well as searching for that tidbit I remember
reading a while back -- all while connected to the same site.
- Attachments: We've done without these for so long that we forget how
much we could use them
- Directories and folders make it easier to find useful content
Yes, it would be nice if we could pick and choose, according to individual
preference, but that won't work. Right now, if I posted this note on the
wiki, I would miss the majority of the PIUG audience. So, if we don't all
convert, it won't work. I'm hoping people will be willing to give this new
option a try. Just a little effort to sign and get it going -- many
benefits to come.
Pat Dedert
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