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Currently, there is an internal discussion (rather heated, at times) going on about how some community members prefer to communicate via listserve versus using a BB/forum.

Adamant listserve users prefer the email-based "push" model. They "hate" the forum interface, claiming they don't have the same interaction with threads and that the forum model is too "open" for abuse by posters.

BB/forum users prefer the browser-based "pull" model. They find the listserve push of emails overwhelming to their inboxes and would rather browse topics to filter which ones they choose to participate in, or just view.

While the UBB can "push" via RSS, can a user "push back" like they would in a listserve, by replying like an email? How?

While the listserve has a browser-based interface to search archives, browse topics/threads, and even respond, is it just a matter of the specific listserve software and version that gives it such a clunky, ugly, "non-web" interface?

The debate seems to be complicated by the (in)ability of each of the technologies to offer facsimilies of the other's functionality and UI.

Also the question is open to the value of keeping both modes of communication around. Why maintain two separate, incompatible communication databases (and software platforms)? Which one is "better"? Which one is "future-proof"? Which one offers the greatest value? Can one platform offer the best of both, depending entirely on the user? Are both necessary in order to keep everyone happy, making the IT management just a bit harder? Will the Orioles pull out of this early slump after such a promising start? Are Jen and Brad really apart or together? (hee, hee)

Inquiring minds wanna know...




Jeffrey W. Ouellette, Assoc. AIA
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Does v7.5.x support CommentAPI for RSS feeds?


Jeffrey W. Ouellette, Assoc. AIA
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Nemetschek Vectorworks

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Does anyone know of Mac and Windows (or cross-platform) RSS reader solutions with commenting/responding support?


Jeffrey W. Ouellette, Assoc. AIA
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nope.. you're gonna need a developer or someone @ ubbdev to make it happen for you..


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