Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:13:32 -0600 (CST)
From: <samlubell at verizon.net>
Subject: [WSFA] Re: Concerning the draft of WSFA minutes; WSFA lists
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>

>So, is *Keith* "using" a wsfa.org address, or is *WSFA* using keith's list,
>at his invitation, to have a place for members and ex-members to chat?

The latter.  The address of this list is WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net.  There may be a wsfa.org address that automatically forwards to this list but that could and probably will change.

>We'll need someone to take over Keith's
>duties as contact, webmaster, etc.  (

The secretary is in charge of all club publications.  He can delegate any of these including the website to others.

>How is it better for WSFA to take on the task of running its own list,
>rather than piggybacking on Keith's (so long as his invitation to do so
>remains open anyway)??  I've heard no valid complaints about Keith's
>management of this list...he's done a fine job, and I doubt we are going to
>find a better or cheaper alternative anywhere.

Simply that a list controlled by WSFA is subject to WSFA's control.  If the club decides we want a moderated list or a members-only list, or for the list to be closed for a month to stop flamewar tempers, we can on a list we control.  But we'd have no power over a list run by a third-party on his own equipment.

Absolutely, Keith has done an amazing job on this list.  It's spam free, allows any current or former member to post using a variety of addresses, and has no advertising.  The issue is not Keith, it's just a matter of control.