[OSM-talk] more specific than "re: contents of talk digest..."

[Tom Carden]

On 19/06/06, Oliver White <streetmap at blibbleblobble.co.uk> wrote:
>
> but regarding the forum, why not just start a discussion at:
>
> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/General_discussion
>

We've kind of had this conversation before.  People already using the
mailing list and the wiki cannot and will not see the point of a
forum.  Discussing the pros and cons of one on either of these
platforms won't get a sensible response from the 'pro' side because
they don't like email or wikis!

And honestly, why should I have to indent replies and sign posts on a
talk page?  Forums take care of all of that.  I'd use one, if it was
properly set up and well maintained... I agree with Richard that given
its newbie focus it should share sign-on with openstreetmap.org (as
should the wiki, which I believe supports auth plug-ins - anyone?)

Horses for courses,

Tom.