[HLUG] Herefordshire Digest, Vol 2050, Issue 1

Wed May 24 12:44:13 UTC 2017

I would attribute quite a few problems you have with the list to your
subscription to the digest version of the list. Individual emails are a lot
easier to keep track of

On 24 May 2017 13:36, "Kevin Dontenville via Herefordshire" <
herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:

> Personally I find the list a pain - as I may have mentioned in the past ;-)
>
> It is not properly threaded for me and with so much repeated content and
> indentation in the digest it makes conversation hard.
>
> I have started using Wire Messenger (Google Play and
> https://wire.com/en/download/ and https://github.com/wireapp/
> wire-desktop/wiki/How-to-install-Wire-for-Desktop-on-Linux ) as a simple
> group message platform, works on desktops, browser and mobiles, makes pics
> easy, syncs across devices and is encrypted and Open Source. It also does
> video and audio if ever needed.
>
> I am not a fan of facebook and twitter is not the right fit for group
> chats. Whatsapp and the like are not OS and old style forums dont seem to
> work for the way people interact these days (tried it with other people
> groups!).
>
> To get the group more active/useful it needs to be easier and more
> accessible to connections at the time need answers/help/contact arises and
> to get discussion happening about what would be nice to have. We also need
> an even wider range of ages perhaps?
>
> On wire I am @donty if you want to try it out or have other ideas.
>
> My time to come to events is somewhat limited at the moment so a
> simpler/cleaner form of interaction would help me contribute more.
>
> K
>
>
>
>
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> 1. May meeting tomorrow (Julian Robbins)
> 2. Future of the Herefordshire Linux Users Group ... (Julian Robbins)
> 3. Re: Future of the Herefordshire Linux Users Group ...
> (Geoff Bagley)
> 4. Re: Future of the Herefordshire Linux Users Group ...
> (david winterton)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 14:38:46 +0100
> From: Julian Robbins <joolsr1 at gmail.com>
> To: Herefordshire Linux Users Group <herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk>
> Subject: [HLUG] May meeting tomorrow
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> Hi
>
> Sorry for the late notice.
>
> I will send further details later on today. Will be at the Courtyard as
> usual.
>
> I think we also need to look at having a proper meeting based on a topic,
> perhaps at the Grange as before ..
>
> Suggestions on topics welcomed
>
> Julian
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 22:42:47 +0100
> From: Julian Robbins <joolsr1 at gmail.com>
> To: Herefordshire Linux Users Group <herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk>
> Subject: [HLUG] Future of the Herefordshire Linux Users Group ...
> Message-ID:
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>
> Hello
>
> I really want the Herefordshire LUG to continue and get more active but the
> recent interactions, number of people attending meetings, mailing list
> postings etc are dying.
>
> I sent a request a few hours back suggesting that we (I ) put on an event
> for the group with a get together around a topic, like we've done before
> quite successfully at the Grange in Leominster and in Hereford at a number
> of venues.
>
> So far there's been no response at all - nothing ... nada .... Members
> always say they want to learn more and have more talks and demos than in
> our normal meetings so I'm surprised at the total lack of any response to
> this. I know it's nearly summer and the weather's nice, but responding to
> an email only takes a few minutes at most something we all could do if we
> wanted.
>
> As I say, I really don't want the group to fold through lack of interest,
> I'm keen to build it up again and I'm hoping this might elicit more of a
> response than many other postings recently.
>
> I've asked if we should move away from a mailing list as we have now, but
> generally the (few) responses indicated that was fine and to stay as we
> are. I'm happy to use or build another tool if it would help ..
>
>
> There will be a meeting tomorrow as I will be going. It will be at the
> Courtyard at 7.30pm upstairs on Mezzanine as usual.
>
> I would like as many members as possible to come along even if you can only
> be there for a short while, or alternatively if you can be available online
> so we can discuss things further about restarting the group and providing
> more impetus and what folk really want out of the group, and *more
> importantly* what they can put IN.
>
> I just I hope I'm not the only one attending tomorrow ..................
>
> Julian
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 24 May 2017 07:20:00 +0100
> From: Geoff Bagley <geoff at geoffbagley.plus.com>
> To: herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [HLUG] Future of the Herefordshire Linux Users Group ...
> Message-ID:
> <b634e9b0-26f3-ab32-2d1b-99ae58b53c8f at geoffbagley.plus.com>
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>
> Hi Julian.
> I wish you well in your efforts to revive the Hereford LUG.
> Sadly, I can no longer drive, and am now unable to attend ANY LUG.
> I still enjoy any email info.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Geoff-on-wheels.
> Malvern Wells.
> Debian User.
>
>
> On 23/05/17 22:42, Julian Robbins via Herefordshire wrote:
> > Hello
> >
> > I really want the Herefordshire LUG to continue and get more active but
> the
> > recent interactions, number of people attending meetings, mailing list
> > postings etc are dying.
> >
> > I sent a request a few hours back suggesting that we (I ) put on an event
> > for the group with a get together around a topic, like we've done before
> > quite successfully at the Grange in Leominster and in Hereford at a
> number
> > of venues.
> >
> > So far there's been no response at all - nothing ... nada .... Members
> > always say they want to learn more and have more talks and demos than in
> > our normal meetings so I'm surprised at the total lack of any response to
> > this. I know it's nearly summer and the weather's nice, but responding to
> > an email only takes a few minutes at most something we all could do if we
> > wanted.
> >
> > As I say, I really don't want the group to fold through lack of interest,
> > I'm keen to build it up again and I'm hoping this might elicit more of a
> > response than many other postings recently.
> >
> > I've asked if we should move away from a mailing list as we have now, but
> > generally the (few) responses indicated that was fine and to stay as we
> > are. I'm happy to use or build another tool if it would help ..
> >
> >
> > There will be a meeting tomorrow as I will be going. It will be at the
> > Courtyard at 7.30pm upstairs on Mezzanine as usual.
> >
> > I would like as many members as possible to come along even if you can
> only
> > be there for a short while, or alternatively if you can be available
> online
> > so we can discuss things further about restarting the group and providing
> > more impetus and what folk really want out of the group, and *more
> > importantly* what they can put IN.
> >
> > I just I hope I'm not the only one attending tomorrow ..................
> >
> > Julian
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 24 May 2017 08:57:53 +0100
> From: david winterton <davidwinterton at gmail.com>
> To: Julian Robbins <joolsr1 at gmail.com>,
> herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [HLUG] Future of the Herefordshire Linux Users Group ...
> Message-ID:
> <CAMvHhbu5cBytrMmysQjr7EJQ5eFQdyHSUBKOtKnunaVfN8FgAA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> Hi Julian,
> Just received your mail, my internet connection is playing up.
> On my to do list, ( as it has been for a while) when I finish the bathroom
> is to replace my computer with a server, to connect everything, ( and be
> able to put it out of sight)
>
> On 23 May 2017 22:43, "Julian Robbins via Herefordshire" <
> herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:
>
> > Hello
> >
> > I really want the Herefordshire LUG to continue and get more active but
> the
> > recent interactions, number of people attending meetings, mailing list
> > postings etc are dying.
> >
> > I sent a request a few hours back suggesting that we (I ) put on an event
> > for the group with a get together around a topic, like we've done before
> > quite successfully at the Grange in Leominster and in Hereford at a
> number
> > of venues.
> >
> > So far there's been no response at all - nothing ... nada .... Members
> > always say they want to learn more and have more talks and demos than in
> > our normal meetings so I'm surprised at the total lack of any response to
> > this. I know it's nearly summer and the weather's nice, but responding to
> > an email only takes a few minutes at most something we all could do if we
> > wanted.
> >
> > As I say, I really don't want the group to fold through lack of interest,
> > I'm keen to build it up again and I'm hoping this might elicit more of a
> > response than many other postings recently.
> >
> > I've asked if we should move away from a mailing list as we have now, but
> > generally the (few) responses indicated that was fine and to stay as we
> > are. I'm happy to use or build another tool if it would help ..
> >
> >
> > There will be a meeting tomorrow as I will be going. It will be at the
> > Courtyard at 7.30pm upstairs on Mezzanine as usual.
> >
> > I would like as many members as possible to come along even if you can
> only
> > be there for a short while, or alternatively if you can be available
> online
> > so we can discuss things further about restarting the group and providing
> > more impetus and what folk really want out of the group, and *more
> > importantly* what they can put IN.
> >
> > I just I hope I'm not the only one attending tomorrow ..................
> >
> > Julian
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