[missing-sync-palmos-talk] Re: List question

[Walter Ian Kaye]

At 07:27a +0100 08/05/2006, Chris Ridd didst inscribe upon an 
electronic papyrus:

>On 5/8/06 6:40, Martin <missingsync at quantentunnel.de> wrote:
>
>>  Make one of those forums like all the other companies do. With avatars,
>>  search function, etc.
>
>Please don't; those interfaces are probably *the* worst way to communicate
>threaded conversations.

I prefer the kind of bulletin boards that do *not* thread. Fixed 
category/topic so the board becomes one of those "living FAQ"-type 
resources. Threaded boards may be more organic and fun for shootin' 
the breeze, but they are totally useless as any kind of technical 
resource. (I miss GEnie.)

>This mailing list is working Just Fine.

And also, with emails saved on your own computer you can look up 
answers even if you're away from a 'Net connection. :-)