[plug] Forum Software

[Mark J Gaynor]

Arie, You are so right, but that is what clubs do. Some do it better than
others, PLUG just needs to change its game plan and that is happening
right now. There was a lot said at the meeting on Monday that has been
noted and being digested now.

KEEP CLEAR - Committee at work!

As they say 'watch this space'! 

Mark
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On 25/07/2007 at 1:59 PM Arie Hol wrote:

>On 25 Jul 2007 at 3:14, Mark J Gaynor wrote:
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>> I would support the idea of a gateway as well, we need to cater to both
>> camps.
>> 
>> Most forums only that I have seen fail in their mission over time if
they
>> are not managed well.
>> 
>
>I agree with mark.
>
>Forums are fine if they they managed/administrated correctly.
>
>>From my experience with PLUG over the last 6-7 years :
>
>97% of the work load is carried by 3% of the members, and it always seems 
>to be the same members.
>
>These people have lives to live as well, no wonder people lose interest
>and 
>fade away.
>
>I think the people who do a lot of work for PLUG are already doing too
>much 
>as it is  - do we really need to increase the workload of the willing 
>minority ?
>
>This is not a typical ailment of PLUG alone, it happens in many clubs, 
>groups, associations and organisations. This is often why many similar 
>interest groups die off or tend to go underground and become very 
>exclusive.
>
>There is one major difference with Linux user groups, this relates to the 
>difference in the level of "skills" between the people at the "top" and
>the 
>people at the "bottom" of the skills range. 
>
>This difference can be very  divisive, when it comes to group politics.
>
>Most newbies start of with curiosity, some get bitten by the Penguin and 
>prosper and grow to become very capable  as Linux users, but not every one

>has the ability or desire to become a hacker or a guru of some sort. 
>
>My 15 cents worth.
>
>Regards Arie
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