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Subject:Re: New platform-www.vanagon.us.com?
From:Mike Elliott
Date:Tue, 20 May 2008 09:59:14 -0700

I have no opinion either way, but would like to know the reasons why
email might be better-suited for this community.

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On 5/20/2008 9:45 AM Allan Streib wrote:

> "Stuart MacMillan" <macgroup@COMCAST.NET> said:
>
>> One suggestion is to move to a supported platform like www.vbulletin.com
>> <http://www.vbulletin.com/> .  This platform requires hosting, but the
>> software is not expensive:  $160 license fee, and $30 a year for updates.
>> Support is also available for extra $$$.  Horror of horrors, we could even post ads!
>
> Count me as a strong vote AGAINST moving to any kind of web-based,
> forum/bulletin-board format.  Email is best for this kind of community.
>
> Allan
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