[Hidden-tech] Seeking Advice on Creating a Community List-Serv

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+1 for Google Groups. My shared office space uses it. We only have a few emails a month, so I don't know how it compares to more bespoke platforms for larger volumes of activity, but it is free and easy to use. 10 or 15 years ago I went to pains (emphasis on pain) to setup a LISTSERV alternative. Don't remember now if it was open source, free, or just cheaper. It was a headache. They never even launched it, but it certainly would have required regular or occasional admin work. My recommendation is to use a prebaked solution. Depending on what your reasons are for fleeing Facebook, it's worth noting that Google is not really any better from a social responsibility angle. My ¢¢

Greg


> On Jan 24, 2025, at 12:04 PM, Rich at tnr via Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Lindsey,
> comments at 2 levels;
> 1st off, this is not a list-serv, which is a specific service, which this is not, although
> that term has become like xerox, a general term.  
> 
> This list runs on Mailman, on a Amazon server that I support 
> (donations welcome, which I normally remain all at the beginning of the year,
> which I didn't get to yet - will do that this week)
> I've considered but unlikely will offer for other local groups.
> 
> 2) That you want is called a discussion group - as opposed to a marketing mailing list
> like Mailchimp or Constant Contact - or many others.
> Quite a bit here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mailing_list
> 
> I recently had a need for a list I wasn't primary for and picked a google group,
> you can see more about that at:  https://groups.google.com/
> 
> You have a gmail account so you can go and create your own group.
> The only down side of this is any non-google email must be invited it,
> which is proper protocol anyway, but does often get one caught up in reminding
> people to check their spam folders (darn things).
> 
> Email me directly if you can use more help.
> 
> Good luck
> Rich - listmaster HT
> 
> On 1/24/2025 10:38 AM, Lindsey Topham via Hidden-discuss wrote:
>> Hello Hidden Tech Community,
>> 
>> I’m reaching out here since this is the only list-serv I currently belong to, and I’m hoping someone, maybe even the creator of this group, could share some insights on how to set up one of my own.
>> 
>> I’m working on creating a list-serv for wedding vendors in the Northeast. Right now, most of our networking, referrals, and community support happen on Facebook, but we’re eager to establish a platform outside of that network.
>> 
>> If anyone has advice or tips on getting started, I’d appreciate your guidance.
>> 
>> Thank you so much.
>> 
>> Lindsey
>> 
>> 
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