[pianotech] A new Pianotech list that works

[J Patrick Draine]

I, too, participate in several Google Groups, and just started one for the
purpose of intra-chapter communication (meeting notices, etc.). I've read
all pianotech list mail on GMail's web interface for several years now.
That said, getting 120 Boston Chapter members to "accept invites", weed out
bouncing addresses, etc. has been an ongoing challenge over the past two
weeks. And plenty of folks wanting to know why they can't do this or that
(options I opted the list out of etc.).
Rome wasn't built in a day,
Patrick Draine
Billerica, MA

On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 4:06 AM, John Delacour <JD at pianomaker.co.uk> wrote:

>
> I have set up a new mailing list / group as a demonstration that without
> the expenditure of a penny a mailing list can be created that actually
> works.
>
> You can join the group either by going to the group page:
>
> <http://groups.google.com/group/pianotech>
>
>
> or by sending a blank email to:
>
>      pianotech+subscribe at googlegroups.com.
>
> In this case you will receive an email containing a link to validate your
> subscription.
>
> Once you have subscribed, I believe you will receive a welcome message.
>
> The list is set to distribute all postings to members as they arrive, but
> you have options in the web interface to receive a digest or a summary if
> that's what you prefer.
>
> A searchable archive exists on the web of all postings to the list.
>
> I am subscribed to several lists that have switched to Google Groups and
> there never seems to be any problem with any of them.
>
> The only slight annoyance I have with Google groups is that you are not
> sent email copies of your own postings to the group, though you will see
> them in the web list.  If you need to include your own postings in your
> local archive you can send a Bcc to yourself.
>
> I don't regard Google Groups as the ne plus ultra of list servers but it is
> pretty good.  If enough people join, I will consider moving the list to a
> genuine LISTSERV server, which allows more options, including the ability to
> bounce html mail and mail that contains to much quoted material.
>
> JD
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