conversion to blog?

[archytas]

There are various places one can set up a website blog now without expert skills.  Google seems to be leaving this format behind and I haven't really recovered from the new group format.  I wonder if people would have a quick look at Naked Capitalism (not what I have in mind on content) as an example we might consider.  Basically, it's just a few links, cute piccies, book plugs and the odd article (good one today from Lambert Strether on modern monetary theory) as some cross-posted stuff.  We could migrate to somewhere like WIX and do something like this on our interests.  We could keep a 'group' ethos.  We might update once a week rather than daily.  We'd need a wider set of mods.  Anyone else interested?

[Gabby]

May I ask what kind of fancy format you expect Google to provide you with to help you recover from whatever the new group format did to you? And could you please specify your interests that you say are ours? And how exclusive would you like our group to be? Which tool do you want to use to control our postings coming in at the time it suits you best? Thank you in advance for your clarification.

[Molly]

Well, a group blog effort would make this experience more dimensional.  We could post videos and pictures, comment on each other's posts as conversations, and build the widgets together like the book shelves.  I haven't seen it done but like it in concept.  I don't know how it would keep the conversation private, if that is what you are going for.  I for one am willing to try.

[Molly]

and I like Naked Capitalism's policies.  Usable content!

[archytas]

There would be no need to migrate ME really Gabby.  I would have thought 'something useful and worth trying for you' likely to get somewhere near my own thinking.  If people here fancy a go, we go with that fancy.  Expression rather than control and group rather than personal on what control of content/anti-spam we need.

[archytas]

Thanks Molly.  I'm not sure on the private nature.  Usenet has lost a lot of connectivity - I think I actually feel more on our old groupiness than privacy.

[Molly]

The software used by Naked Capitalism allow for people to be taken on and off moderation. Is it free?

[Jamis Sietch Tabr]

Hello, I'm new to this group and I don't know if I could be of any real help as you've been a group for a long time without me. All I can say is that blogging will not let you rest on a weekly basis. I think that dates and the chronological entropy that ensues will oppress the group natural pace. I still fancy those days of the BBSes with message bases, download areas with textfiles series though I never participated in any ...

[archytas]

You can do this for free on Wordpress.

[allanh]

That's not a good deal as it does not give an ongoing conversation mode.
Most if us have facebook accounts. And private groups can be set up.

I am not opposed to paying either.. we can have a lot of control there.

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[Molly]

Well, I think the blog format with an original post, and then comments afterward, may allow the same conversation that happens here. The original post would allow pictures and videos, although the comments may need to display links.  I'd be willing to give it a try if it would bring about more contributors.  Naked Capitalism seems to have a pretty good system for weeding out the trolls and trouble makers.  Of course, if we don't have consensus, I'm OK either way.

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[archytas]

Welcome Jamis.  You may be right.  We are now a bit too hidden away in here for my liking though.  

[allanh]

Gee bbs  talk about archaeology.  9600 baud mine was fast Bailey used to take care of it suppling the computer and phone lines. That was years ago..

But seems like when  yahoo shut down their webpage service I looked into it again  seems like it can be done within the internet's service using the internet instead of ohone lines.. was kind of fun
 good idea. And welcome to the group.

 

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[allanh]

Just g
Downloaded  group message board for my phone it seems to have potential draw back is it requires android..  ;o (
But may be a solution and or a combo blog for promotions.. 
Can be membership only also wit admins..

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[allanh]

I could not naked capitalism .. but I am using my phone.  Word press has some requirements to view it.

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[Jamis Sietch Tabr]

Thanks for welcoming me to the group Allan. I previously spoke about message bases then... the next thing if you're man enough to deal with the spam is phpBB. You just have to create a forum and devise the different sections. Check http://www.phpbb.com/

[Richard Blay]

Will this conversion be like processing sugar cane into sugar?

I don't think we've hidden ourselves 'enough', I'm not suggesting we should though. How did Jamis found us?
Welcome Jamis.

On Jun 1, 2014 9:11 PM, "Jamis Sietch Tabr" <metaa...@rocketmail.com> wrote:
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> Thanks for welcoming me to the group Allan. I previously spoke about message bases then... the next thing if you're man enough to deal with the spam is phpBB. You just have to create a forum and devise the different sections. Check http://www.phpbb.com/
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[allan]

Me too, I am wondering how I found ME to start with.
I did find a group bulletin board for android. My problem is I have not been able to login or create a group. Can give admin passwords and members pass words...  It is on a server, it would be nice if we could put it on our own server.. I Havre a friend with 3 actually.
Wonder if I can get my old code writing skills back.
Bought a singing bowl at a fair.. found out it is of the highest quality. Wow and I thought a bowl was just a bowl.

[Mardi]

Well guys,
I've been away for quite some time. In the fall my work gets pretty intense with 10 hour days often and sometimes more. So now the school year is over and I came back to see what you all are chatting about. But it seems the latest discussion is about folding up or moving on to another format. Can you let me know what is happening?

Another group I enjoyed chatting with moved to a different website and format a year or so ago and I never could figure it out or get used to it. Let me know if you move and how the new format works.

[allan...@gmail.com]

That's my problem too, I like the email format.
I remember the ICQ but I don't think it will work, I found a group bulletin board but I have not even been get it to start up.

Maybe I can talk to Hans who has a couple of servers,, maybe he might have a solution. A bulletin board with picks can be cool.
 

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[Molly]

Good to see you again, Mardi, glad to have your back.  We haven't planned a move yet.  Just exploring options.