Wow! What mailreader are you using? (My conscience is saying "it
doesn't matter! Whatever it is, I are going to spend more time setting
it up than I will save. Stop it, and get back to your project
report!", but when have I ever listened to my conscience?)
> A newsgroup would be more high-profile. Mailing lists must be sought
> out, whereas newsgroups are easier to stumble across.
Agreed.
> Newsgroups are much more efficient for a large readership, mailing
> lists are much more efficient for a small readership.
Agreed
However, because of the first point, it may well be that the
additional profile we get would lead us into a large enough readership
to need a newsgroup, so it is difficult to base a decision on this
point. Let's not forget the huge advertising effect of everyone
starting up their favourite newsreader and getting "rec.unicycle - do
you wish to subscribe?" on their screen.
> I usually prefer newsgroups, but I think I like this better as a
> mailing list. I wouldn't vote NO though. I could easily go either
> way.
As I conceded in a message on the list, there is a strong argument
against rec.unicycling due to the likely increase in noise. I
certainly don't grudge anyone who feels it isn't worth it. It is a
difficult decision.
However, Beirne's description of the set-up with a moderator could
leave both "factions" happy. Have you considered that?
Regards,
Julian