Re: Replacing the ML with a forum

From: Stefan Seefeld (stefan_at_[hidden])
Date: 2023-04-26 15:23:27

On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 10:53 AM Vinnie Falco via Boost <
boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:

>
> Pros of Writing It Ourselves
>
> * Uses Python, a popular language
> * Preserved mailing list experience
> * Threaded discussions
> * Customized to suit our needs
>
> Cons of Writing it Ourselves
>
> * More expensive long-term
> * Takes longer to reach feature parity
> * We have to maintain it
>
> Note, the C++ Alliance is covering all of the expenses for development
> so the expense issue is not of particular importance, our priority is
> on getting things done perfectly for users even if it costs a bit
> more.
>

Perhaps there is a middle-way: layering whatever customization you need on
top of existing infrastructure (e.g. Mailman) ? This could even be
submitted upstream, if there is enough common interest, so Boost wouldn't
have to own and maintain it in the long term...

      ...ich hab' noch einen Koffer in Berlin...