Date   : Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:24:17 +0000
From   : navalenigma@... (Steve O'Leary)
Subject: Retro Software site launch

> J.G.Harston  Wrote
> The whole point of computers is automation. If you have to do> everything
the computer is capable of doing, what's the point of> using a computer?
 
I'd hardly say visiting the forum to read or post was doing everything (but 
your mileage may vary), having to remember to delete your email address 
from these email replies is a constant irk for many of us on this mailing
list, something that a computer could do, but that fact it doesn't does not
stop me using this list, I just adapt a bit.
> > > That's not the case for any forums I've been a member of. All without> 
> exception have the ability to email you when something in a subject your> 
> interested in changes. You can set a setting in your preferences so that
if> you> > So, why can they not email you the actual content then? And let>
you respond to the content by email?
Some forums do email the content, I don't know if the one on the Retro site 
is capable of this or not (Samwise will know this). But replying by email 
is technically possible but as pointed out by Sam it's a security problem 
if people don't have to login to post. And he also mentions work is being 
done in this area to try and solve this. I've not looked at it but i'd guess
they'll put some sort of unique changing ID in the email to identify you
or something like that I would have thought.
 
Why not give it a go though ? I'm aware of and respect the rich knowledge
you have which the website/forum would benefit from. If you give it a go
for a month or so and then decide it's not for you then ok, but at least
you had a go :)
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