[FX.php List] Server Move & List Housekeeping

[Malcolm Fitzgerald]

Hi Chris,

I like the fact that this list is focussed on FX.php. It is a low volume
list, with a supportive community. Please keep it going.

Malcolm

On 22/07/2016 1:20 AM, Chris Hansen wrote:
> Hey Folks,
>
> In the near future I am going to be moving to a new server.  And as long as I'm moving, I thought it might make sense to consider different options for the list.  Of course, even on a new server I can leave the list "as is", but as there's not a lot of traffic, and most people here are likely on other FM-related web lists, I thought it a good topic for discussion.  So here are the options that I've considered so far; let me know if you think of others:
>
> 1) Leave the list "as is" on the new server.
>
> 2) Switch the forum to something like Google groups (either email or discussion group based).
>
> 3) Shut down the list and ask people to migrate to another list (I would come, of course, but we might lose some people.)
>
> There are variations on the above (e.g. Google isn't the only provider of group/list services) but I think that covers the main options.
>
> What does everyone think?  What would you all prefer?  Again, I don't mind leaving things as they are, but with a server migration, I thought it made sense to take advantage of the situation if there is something that people like better.
>
> Thanks for making this such a great community!
>
> Best,
>
> --Chris Hansen
>   FileMaker 7/8/9 Certified Developer
>   Creator of FX.php
>   "The best way from FileMaker to the Web."
>   www.iViking.org
>
>
>
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