<html> <body> Paul, Along the line of what you are saying, the issues around this, the 'old' list, specifically its continued viability, are, for the most part, separate from the theoretical advantages and disadvantages of the web-forum model. Likewise, those theoretical pros & cons are somewhat distinct from the success or failure of HL to successfully effect that model.   It's hard to make a comparison between something simple that works (though perhaps not for long) and something that's hot and fancy, but, in the opinion of many, does not. To the extent that NOT expressing a preference for the old list might be taken as a negative or perhaps disinterest, I would have to join in its support.  In reality, if its technology truly is outdated, I'd like to know that it's there, at least until such time as a suitable replacement is in-place and thoroughly tested.  As per RonN's admonition,  I will exorcise "learning curve" from any further contribution of mine to this   discussion. David Skolnik Hastings on Hudson, NY At 01:11 PM 12/21/2011, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Please understand that I'm not attempting to actively promote the new forum, but you can set yourself up to have it send you emails for each post. You can reply from your email client and do everything like the old list -- with the unfortunate exception of posting and viewing attachments. Those are the only times I ever have to sign in to the forum. Paul Bruesch Stillwater, MN On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Tom Gorley <<a href="mailto:tomgorley88@sonic.net">tomgorley88@sonic.net</a>> wrote: <dl> <dd>I, too prefer the old list.  If I read an email I want to save, I can just immediately drop it into one of my saved mail folders.  One step and it's done.  And retrieval is just as easy. <dd>  <dd>    ---Tom </dl></blockquote></body> </html>