From ee17495dd9a61fef5257d92f8298afcaefabc5cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tef Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:40:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Suggest Github as Mailing List #175 --- running_a_group.html | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/running_a_group.html b/running_a_group.html index 13661d6..35bee08 100644 --- a/running_a_group.html +++ b/running_a_group.html @@ -24,6 +24,10 @@

Consult the group about best times

Finding a good time for everyone is difficult, if not impossible, but you should make an attempt to use tools like doodle to find times that work best.

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Use GitHub as a mailing list

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GitHub has worked well for us in planning meetups and answering questions. We've avoided tradtional mailing lists, because of spam, and general lack of moderation. With GitHub, discussions tend to stay on topic, we can close, and reference issues. We've found that creating an account, setting up notices, is just as annoying as a traditional mailing list. We also don't get email on the first of the month.

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Be mindful of tool barriers

Git and IRC are great tools for collaboration, but not everyone is familiar with them. We want to include and encourage participation from people with all backgrounds, so knowledge of these systems shouldn't be a prerequisite.

Be available in other mediums so people can get help if they need it.