RE: newsletter update

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

On Mon, 1 Apr 2002, Hess, Clay A wrote:

> I like your idea about the Newsletter being digital and on the web for
> access....perhaps we could do something like that and then just send a
> postcard to announce the meetings for those that want to use the web.  I
> need input from all of you on the Board...

Hmm, I had decided to just keep quiet about it, but since you're asking,
I guess my opinions are that:

  1, as long as people still want printed copies, you still have to do
     all the work to make printed copies.  As long as people still need
     postcards to notify them about the meeting, you still need to do 
     mailings, and labels, and stamps.

  2, Worse, now we would be adding TWO groups of people, TWICE as much
     to keep track of, and having to produce TWO things every month.

  2, people blow stuff off that you have to go and pick up, like things
     on the web.  Maybe it's different being "one click away".

  3, Aside from the ability to do color, I'm not sure what the web gains
     over print anyway.  With straight HTML, the resolution is lower, you
     have less control with layout.  And if you did want to have improved 
     layout and resolution, you'd end up with a 10 megabyte PDF. which 
     reminds me:

  4, This would now mean that somebody would now have to keep track of
     things like monthly passwords for said "members-only" area on 
     website.  

  6, The reason we had problems with the newsletter has never been because 
     of production woes, it's always been lack of participation.

So in summary, I don't really see an advantage.

  - Erik "Steve"

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Erik Olson
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