The Alaska Poetry League
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 3:49 am
The Alaska Poetry League needs a forum!
My reasons why:
1) Forums are easy. To set up and to use and to modify
2) Forums get people involved. It's hard to meet people and network. A forum gives the membership a chance to start something and share ideas - And idea sharing is good.
3) Forums move fast. You may not know the next great Slam poet is lurking on your forum. Until she posts something - way freakin cool. The web is moving so fast now and web page and email simply won't cut it.
4) Forums allow for discussion among peers. The groups work best when communication happens everywhere. Are we all trying to communicate?
5)Forums provide a history of a group. Frequently Asked questions can be addressed.
6)Forums are decentralized. It's a great way to let people help themselves. Self Service information! Got a question? - Ask it. Got an answer? - give it.
7)Forums are great for lurking. I don't know about you, but I'm shy. I can't just come to the show and not know any body. I need to read up and find out what's going on - Who is there? What have they written? What do they think about the... whatever is going on? What projects are they working on?
.... well that's seven reasons.
The short answer is that forums build, strong vibrant communities. If you want one, get one...or post a reply here and away you go.
cheers,
newman
My reasons why:
1) Forums are easy. To set up and to use and to modify
2) Forums get people involved. It's hard to meet people and network. A forum gives the membership a chance to start something and share ideas - And idea sharing is good.
3) Forums move fast. You may not know the next great Slam poet is lurking on your forum. Until she posts something - way freakin cool. The web is moving so fast now and web page and email simply won't cut it.
4) Forums allow for discussion among peers. The groups work best when communication happens everywhere. Are we all trying to communicate?
5)Forums provide a history of a group. Frequently Asked questions can be addressed.
6)Forums are decentralized. It's a great way to let people help themselves. Self Service information! Got a question? - Ask it. Got an answer? - give it.
7)Forums are great for lurking. I don't know about you, but I'm shy. I can't just come to the show and not know any body. I need to read up and find out what's going on - Who is there? What have they written? What do they think about the... whatever is going on? What projects are they working on?
.... well that's seven reasons.
The short answer is that forums build, strong vibrant communities. If you want one, get one...or post a reply here and away you go.
cheers,
newman