[swift-evolution] [Discussion] mailing list alternative

[Dave Abrahams]

on Thu Jan 26 2017, Matthew Johnson <swift-evolution at swift.org> wrote:

>> On Jan 26, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Daniel Duan via swift-evolution
>> <swift-evolution at swift.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I'm actually convinced that I'd rather use an email client. Having to
>> participate in a web app is a regression in my experience.
>
> +1.  I like email way better than web forums for this kind of discussion.

Discourse lets you use email if that's what you want to do.  Nobody
participating is forced to use the web interface.  The difference is
that

a) the web interface is available to those who want it
b) the history of discussions is much easier to retrieve and review

-- 
-Dave