What are the pros and cons of email lists versus discussion boards?
Pro's:
-You get sent an email to notify of a reply or update
-You can have a copy of each message in your desktop email program
-Their can be certain members with administrative rights (also a con)
Con's:
-Inbox may become clutered with replys from list
-Need to give your email out
-You may just view a discussion and not have to participate
I really prefer the discussion board as well...it is much better to discuss without the formality of sending an email. It feels less formal...? I really can't see myself gettig involved in too many email lists at this time. However i joined the internetstudies list for contacting the class easily and quickly. I think email lists would be more appropriate for work related information, to send out meeting times and policy changes, stuff like that.
I prefer being able to visit the discussion board and find out what i need to and then leave and not have the connection that i have with an email. It just seems conveniant that it all remains on the web and i can contribute and take information less formally than email.
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