WOOSH list

[MadHatter]

One of the items on the January agenda will be the wooshlist email service, since we now have the forum up and running and both facebook pages do we really need to keep the wooshlist running?

[chadrog]

You're gonna make me join facebook yet, aren't ya...

[Ltvscout]

One of the items on the January agenda will be the wooshlist email service, since we now have the forum up and running and both facebook pages do we really need to keep the wooshlist running?
There are two WOOSH FB pages? I only knew of one.

[MadHatter]

There are two WOOSH FB pages? I only knew of one.
Yes, Scotty created "WOOSH Rocketry" a Facbook "Open Group" and prior to that Russ created "WOOSH Rocketry" a Facebook "Page"

It's sorta like herding Cats....

[scsager]

Personally, I prefer the forum, but I know I'm out numbered. I have FB, but I rarely use it.

The argument for the email list was/ probably still is/ that it is delivered, and that is more convenient for some members.

For me, I don't get email on my phone - I always use my computer. It's just one or two clicks more to logon to the forum (than to open email). So the forum is not a problem for me.

One thing the forum has going for it - more organized threads. The emails can get really disjointed with off topic replies. That's why I prefer the forum, just my 2 cents. :D

[MadHatter]

Personally, I prefer the forum, but I know I'm out numbered. I have FB, but I rarely use it.

The argument for the email list was/ probably still is/ that it is delivered, and that is more convenient for some members.

For me, I don't get email on my phone - I always use my computer. It's just one or two clicks more to logon to the forum (than to open email). So the forum is not a problem for me.

One thing the forum has going for it - more organized threads. The emails can get really disjointed with off topic replies. That's why I prefer the forum, just my 2 cents. :D

I prefer the forum as it allows Email notifications to new threads etc.. it can be set up in the user CP. I hear you with the organization of threads, I see many Emails where someone coat-tails onto an existing thread with a way-off topic message, It can still happen on the forum but is lees than likely.

[MadHatter]

You're gonna make me join facebook yet, aren't ya...


Resistance is futial :D

[BillandKids]

I would like the fb group to go away. As well as the email list.

The forum here does have a option to subscibe to each group or each thread. If you sub to the group, you will get daily emails with the summary of new posts under the topics. You just need to click on the forum you want emails for and go to the tools and choose subscribe.

[jamjammer53150]

How do you make this fourm email you?

[Ltvscout]

How do you make this fourm email you?
By default, any thread you create or reply to you are automatically subscribed to that thread so you get emailed whenever anyone else replies to it.

Should you want to subscribe to a complete forum so you get an email whenever anyone creates a new thread or replies to one you'd do this:

Go to whichever forum you want to "Subscribe" to. For instance, say you want to subscribe to this forum to get emailed whenever someone writes in it. Go to the Woosh Biz forum. At the top of that forum you will see a dropdown menu item called Forum Tools. Click on that and choose Subscribe to This Forum. You're all set! You could also choose to subscribe to individual threads vs the whole forum as well. Remember, if you create a thread or reply to an existing one you're automatically subscribed to it.

[Sather]

I would like the fb group to go away. As well as the email list.
I agree to an extent... I think the facebook twins are redundant with each other AND the forum, and it can go away. I'm about ready to drop FB at any time, out of security/privacy issues, and for the amount of drivel it bothers me with. In addition, FB lines everything up chronologically, which doesn't always fit our needs. But, I think the email list still has a place and do not wish to lose it. Yes, the forum can email you, and threads are better at keeping thought topics organized, but threads can just as easily get off-topic and/or hijacked. And the potential exists for anyone to read and respond to forum threads, so they can be taken out of context and the potential for drifting off-topic is much higher. Also, they are permanent, so keeping it organized or finding an old reference becomes exponentially more difficult.

The mailing list is a unique tool for several reasons... I tend to leave emails that I need to act on in my inbox as I reminder, emails are "pushed" to me wherever (in the world) I may be, are easier to get and reply to (no signing in required), and it is a private list. The same thread on an email, distributed only to members, can occasionally have an inside joke or poke. The computers in my workplace block internet access, specifically forums, but not my email. I have no problem with the mailing list going off-topic, as that is part of what it is good for... Rocketry, like fine dining, is a communal activity, meant to be shared. I tend to think of them in different settings... the mailing list is a gathering of friends in an informal setting (kegger), while the forum is your High School yearbook (which your mom and/or kids are gonna read). IMHO, a build thread, event schedule, or contest rules would be appropriate for the forum, a question, joke, or time sensitive issue would be better on the mailing list.

[Russ]

Being a relatively new member, my comment would be that whatever type or types of communication is decided on that it is accurately described to new members so they can become a part of the group easier. Perhaps it was my own lack of understanding but my first impressions was that Facebook was the means of communication. So I opened a Facebook account. After not seeing any real dialogue, I found out it was this Forum. I signed up and have learned a lot but I havent seen a lot of club dialogue. I then found out it was the e-mail, which I got onto and then was able to hook up with everyone. I just recently found out that there was 2 Facebook pages.

I did like the feedback of Sather, as I also have numerous sites blocked at work. However, I do get the e-mails. It has become something that I look forward to at lunch is to see if there was any club dialogue. Depending on my location ( my employer has 5 facilities that I go between) I may stop at home and hop on to the Forum page.

Looking forward to the launches this month and the first meeting of the year.

Russ Westergaard

[Sather]

Being a relatively new member, my comment would be that whatever type or types of communication is decided on that it is accurately described to new members so they can become a part of the group easier.

That is a GREAT idea, Russ. Thank you. While there is a wealth of knowledge in the WOOSH pool, it is not always readily available, or apparent where to find it. For example, my first WOOSH event was at Bong, so I didn't know the sod field was BYO pad. (Fred was kind enough to take me under his wing and share his controller that day. :) ) I will put together a one-page "Welcome Wagon" info sheet to give new members, to be included when they get their membership card... lines of communication, contact info, general big picture stuff. Any ideas for other things to be included?

P.S. This thread has now officially gone off-topic. But that's okay... ALL conversations do. It is just more obvious when they are written down vs spoken.

cheers. Sather