Who wants a forum?
Should DCFCPUG.org add a forums page?
Our user group quickly amassed an impressive number of members, and the first meeting had a surprisingly good turnout (thanks to lots of help from industry stalwarts). But, are users looking for forums here? Or are the Apple, Creative Cow, 2-Pop and other global forums enough to scratch everyone’s itch?
Personally, I see potential for a forum containing discussions about the local scene, and maybe filling in some holes left open by the bigger forums (which can be impersonal on occasion). That said, nothing is more pathetic than a page full of forums that sit fallow - populated only with a few lonely posts by the moderators, who try desperately to invite debate.
So, forums or no forums? Please vote by adding your Comments below.
Mike Greenberg wrote:
I’d like a forum but if we have one we NEED the ability to post attachments (~4mb limit?) so we can show examples and highlight problems.
That’s what apple’s site lacks.
Posted on 18-Jun-08 at 9:01 am | Permalink
Stace wrote:
I go to the COW for tech stuff (seems to be the largest pool) but for anything that’s specifically local, such as gigs, meetups, equipment sales, etc - I’d think it would be a good idea.
Posted on 18-Jun-08 at 9:39 am | Permalink
Alex Plank wrote:
A forum is a great idea. Maybe an email discussion list would get more use.
Posted on 19-Jun-08 at 4:57 am | Permalink
Eric Wenocur wrote:
Absolutely, but not a forum, an email list! Yes, everyone gets too many emails already, but the immediacy is very useful when questions arise. For example, if someone has a technical problem I can answer, I won’t be of any help unless I happen to log into the forum and read the messages…
I don’t have time or inclination to cruise forums regularly but I do read emails!
– Eric
Posted on 07-Sep-08 at 1:24 pm | Permalink
CreoleInDC wrote:
A forum would be great!
Posted on 07-Sep-08 at 2:41 pm | Permalink