on-Rev and use-Rev

[Jim Ault]

On May 29, 2009, at 9:37 PM, Colin Holgate wrote:
> On May 30, 2009, at 12:07 AM, Mark Wieder wrote:
>> This is another of those threads that pop up every few months or so.
>> While I certainly agree and add my "me too" to the list, I seriously
>> doubt that anyone in the mothership cares. Or pays any attention to
>> these threads at all.
> I'm confused now. on-rev has only been around for a few weeks, so  
> how would talk of it be around a few months ago? And are we talking  
> about getting forum messages as emails? That's already how I get  
> these ones.
>

This is a mailing list, and about 18 months ago the runrev.com site  
(or some other domain) established forums to handle the various  
topics, such as newbie, database, graphics, what-Rev-should-have, etc.

Occasionally it will seem that a thread will never end, yet only be of  
interest to a very few, thus, "wouldn't it be nice to have a forum  
that would put all the newbie content in a place they can find it"

The downsides are that the everyday use of this list fits into the  
workflow, rather than a forum you need to visit and do searches or  
copious navigation.  I only go to forums when I have to do research,  
not stay informed.  Fortunately there are those who post to forums  
with enough good content that they do become a resource.

My opinion is that some organization that wants to catalog good  
conversations and help content should collect this information and  
organize it to boost their ability to help new users.

Different style for different people.

Jim Ault
Las Vegas