[gobolinux-users] Gobolinux Forum?

[Carlo Calica]

On 5/27/07, Lucas C. Villa Real <lucasvr at gobolinux.org> wrote:
> On 5/27/07, Carlo Calica <carlo at calica.com> wrote:
> > On 5/26/07, Lucas C. Villa Real <lucasvr at gobolinux.org> wrote:
> > >
> > Lets wait the weekend to raise specs for the forum.   Basically a list
> > of requirements.  That way we can avoid having a bunch of tries at
> > different packages.  I'll start it off.
>
> Ok.
>
> > * Email gateway:  Nice to have but not a huge priority.  Better to
> > have something simple rather than confusing.
> >
> > * Project something we can hack in (language/framework).  More
> > important for individuals supporting this.  Keep this in mind before
> > implementing something.
> >
> > * RSS feeds.  Very common but should be useful.  Ability to view at
> > varing levels.  For instance, Forwarding an article to
> > devs/mailing-lists.
> >
> > * Interface with our look.  Basically interface with our web dev.
> >
> > * Being able to view as a nntp would be VERY nice.  I LOVE gmane
> > because of their nntp feed.
>
> * Being able to switch between lightweight and standard (fancy) modes.
>
> * Some kind of spam control, as spammers can easily subscribe and feed
> the forum with garbage.
>

* some form of WAP interface.  I'd love to be able to use this on my phone.

> > Further process:
> >
> > Because moderators forward articles to the mail list, -users basically
> > becomes a  support service to the forum moderators.
>
> Yes. The traffic on the -users list might flow in parallel, though,
> given that some users might feel more comfortable using it. This kind
> of interaction based on forwards seems to be a smart way to integrate
> both worlds.
>

Depending on the level of integration.  At the very least new threads
can be posted on the list (I hope).


-- 
Carlo J. Calica