How to add a new provider to the specific provider forums?

trussrod · 17 Mar 2021, 05:42 AM

Besides FastMail, runbox and gmail

Berenburger · 17 Mar 2021, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by trussrod

Besides FastMail, runbox and gmail

Little chance.

trussrod · 17 Mar 2021, 07:18 AM

This forum seems a little abandoned

Outdated software, outdated copyright notice... It would be good if someone took over this with a new attitude

**ReuvenNY** · 18 Mar 2021, 12:31 AM

Edwin, the site admin and owner is the only person that can do it. Having said that, it's very unlikely to happen.

pjroutledge · 18 Mar 2021, 09:23 AM

I've been thinking about this recently too.

Is there an extant more modern (and maintained) alternative to emaildiscussions.com?

Would enough of the current and most frequent members of emaildiscussions.com shift to an alternative if one was available?

Would an 'emaildiscussions' mastodon server be a good alternative?

FredOnline · 18 Mar 2021, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pjroutledge

Is there an extant more modern (and maintained) alternative to emaildiscussions.com?

The obvious alternative is Email Questions, and it is running up to date software.

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Originally Posted by pjroutledge

Would enough of the current and most frequent members of emaildiscussions.com shift to an alternative if one was available?

The only way that could work is if interested EMD forum members check out Email Questions, register to use, and actively participate.

BTW, for those that don't know, a few years ago (in 2013) I set up a EmailDiscussions Twitter account, when there was a problem accessing the forum, because I didn't want to lose touch with other EMD forum members if the forum disappeared.

Berenburger · 18 Mar 2021, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pjroutledge

Would an 'emaildiscussions' mastodon server be a good alternative?

Reddit?
There is a already an Fastmail community.
https://www.reddit.com/r/fastmail/

pjroutledge · 19 Mar 2021, 08:03 AM

Thanks both, for opening my eyes to several channels I was totally unaware of.
(I see there is already a ProtonMail reddit too.)

digp · 22 Mar 2021, 03:58 AM

if there was enough interest, i can arrange for an alternative discussion board to be set up?

EMD is long overdue a lick of paint and mobile friendly web site etc.

Emailquestions also seems to be abandoned?

trussrod · 22 Mar 2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by digp

if there was enough interest, i can arrange for an alternative discussion board to be set up?

EMD is long overdue a lick of paint and mobile friendly web site etc.

Emailquestions also seems to be abandoned?

I'd be interested. Maybe using Discourse?

somdcomputerguy · 23 Mar 2021, 03:08 AM

I could (and have once or thrice already..) twist my arm into thinking about creating an 'emd clone type' of forum. When I start contemplation though, the ever increase of details becomes astounding.. I mean I've run forums and been a moderator on others before, but I don't know if I want to do it again..

- Bruce

trussrod · 23 Mar 2021, 03:34 AM

I apply for a moderation role if anyone goes ahead with it

popowich · 3 Apr 2021, 03:14 AM

> Emailquestions also seems to be abandoned?

Not abandoned. Google naturally pushed EQ to be more of a one time help desk Q&A type forum while the members here tend to be more regular and dedicated posters.

I'm still around : )

popowich · 3 Apr 2021, 03:19 AM

> 'emd clone type'

Save yourself some pain and pick a new topic.

If you find something interesting I may be able to help.

somdcomputerguy · 3 Apr 2021, 04:08 AM

>> 'emd clone type'

> Save yourself some pain and pick a new topic.

Ok.

> If you find something interesting I may be able to help.

Ok.

17 Mar 2021, 05:42 AM	#1
trussrod Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 34	How to add a new provider to the specific provider forums? Besides FastMail, runbox and gmail

23 Mar 2021, 03:08 AM	#11
somdcomputerguy Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rupert, WV Posts: 844	I could (and have once or thrice already..) twist my arm into thinking about creating an 'emd clone type' of forum. When I start contemplation though, the ever increase of details becomes astounding.. I mean I've run forums and been a moderator on others before, but I don't know if I want to do it again.. - Bruce Last edited by somdcomputerguy : 3 Apr 2021 at 04:09 AM.

17 Mar 2021, 07:18 AM	#3
trussrod Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 34	This forum seems a little abandoned Outdated software, outdated copyright notice... It would be good if someone took over this with a new attitude

18 Mar 2021, 12:31 AM	#4
ReuvenNY Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York Posts: 4,256	Edwin, the site admin and owner is the only person that can do it. Having said that, it's very unlikely to happen.

18 Mar 2021, 09:23 AM	#5
pjroutledge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Oz Posts: 117	I've been thinking about this recently too. Is there an extant more modern (and maintained) alternative to emaildiscussions.com? Would enough of the current and most frequent members of emaildiscussions.com shift to an alternative if one was available? Would an 'emaildiscussions' mastodon server be a good alternative?

19 Mar 2021, 08:03 AM	#8
pjroutledge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Oz Posts: 117	Thanks both, for opening my eyes to several channels I was totally unaware of. (I see there is already a ProtonMail reddit too.)

22 Mar 2021, 03:58 AM	#9
digp Master of the @ Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,304	if there was enough interest, i can arrange for an alternative discussion board to be set up? EMD is long overdue a lick of paint and mobile friendly web site etc. Emailquestions also seems to be abandoned?

23 Mar 2021, 03:34 AM	#12
trussrod Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 34	I apply for a moderation role if anyone goes ahead with it

3 Apr 2021, 03:14 AM	#13
popowich Essential Contributor Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 263 Representative of: EmailQuestions.com	> Emailquestions also seems to be abandoned? Not abandoned. Google naturally pushed EQ to be more of a one time help desk Q&A type forum while the members here tend to be more regular and dedicated posters. I'm still around : )

3 Apr 2021, 03:19 AM	#14
popowich Essential Contributor Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 263 Representative of: EmailQuestions.com	> 'emd clone type' Save yourself some pain and pick a new topic. If you find something interesting I may be able to help.

3 Apr 2021, 04:08 AM	#15
somdcomputerguy Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rupert, WV Posts: 844	>> 'emd clone type' > Save yourself some pain and pick a new topic. Ok. > If you find something interesting I may be able to help. Ok.