Mon Jun 2 20:15:15 1997 - Message No. 978
From: Michael Dipper

Subject: Re: Other ways of communication


Hi,

On Mon, 2 Jun 1997, Claus Liebenberger wrote:

> This should not ( and cannot ) replace the ATIc mailing list, but it would
> be a nice way to discuss problems with more interaction. (shorter
> comments). It is possible there, to send short (eXpress) messages to other
> users and a club for hot discussions is also available.

Though I appreciate your offer, I would suggest to use irc for direct
"man-2-man-talk". irc is a world wide service, nearly everyone should be
able to get the client software and you are independent of telnet-sessions 
breaking down suddenly. Usage is widely known. Just opening another board
on a BBS imho produces only double postings, because if someone can't get
the answer in one list he tries the other, too.

So, perhaps we can find a common time to meet on irc #atic. Please send me
your suggestions, I"ll try to find a good compromise.

My conclusion would be to use the mailinglist for technical
questions.
Everyone should check out the FAQ, if it was answered before.
For atic's talk you may use irc.
Additionally I"ll try to send meeting stuff, etc. directly to the
participating members, so that the normal mailing list isn"t influenced
too much.

If thats still not enough, we should think about our own newsgroup :-)))
(meant serious !        alt.fan.atic ???   alt.drugs.xrv ??? )

At least I am not a fan of non-standard systems, so I prefer the three
internet services mail, irc and news.

--- Micha ---

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