Please accept my apologies if you read my last words as no one posted on a forum other than the administrator. You are certainly
correct, that would be a waste of time then as it would be nothing more than a blogger now wouldn't it?

A forum is a little more secure in the fact that it's harder for one to join than a mailing list (typically) in that people can not
just create a yahoo account (Or other webmail based system) and get access. So, in the case of the mailing list here, we turn on
moderation and no one can post unless their posts are approved. That stops the spam, but puts a strain on the moderators has has
been evidenced in the past here.

I'm a proponent of Forums because it allows you more flexibility. But I didn't say I was going to leave this mailing list (Sorry,
didn't want to get anyone's hopes up! (grin)) just because I like forums more.

If you wish to know more, try one of two things Amanda. Come to the WoL website and take a look or write to me in private and we'll
discuss it further.

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World of Letterboxing Community - Carpe Arcanum Arca!
"A world of difference awaits.........."
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At one point last year somebody set up a forum called the
Letterboxing EZ board. I do not recall who initiated this, but it
is a very nicely designed site as far as forums go. A handful of
people signed up and there was a fair amount of activity late last
summer/early fall, then it kind of faded off and it doesn't appear
there is much going on over there any more. This is strictly a
discussion forum, there is no associated database of boxes.

I am not advocating forum over Yahoo! talk list, I am fine with
either. But the forum format does have some real advantages -- the
compartmentalization allow for separate regional boards and separate
boards based on topic all at one place, rather than having to sign
up for 25 different Yahoo lists. You have the ability to track
responses to your posts via e-mail without getting a mailbox full of
messages that do not pertain to topics of interest.

Perhaps it was just an idea before its time? If you are not
familiar with the forum format, check it out here:

http://pub205.ezboard.com/bletterboxingnorthamerica

SpringChick
(who is in no way affiliated with whomever set up this forum)


--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "samanark"
wrote:
> So let me get this straight? on forums the public does not post.
> So what is it? You (the administrator) just put up what you want
to
> say? I don't get it.
> How do you have a conversation when you are the only one talking?
>
> -Amanda from Seattle