E-MAIL LISTS

For this task, we were asked to experiment with E-Mail lists and compare the differences between E-Mail lists and discussion boards, thinking about some of the pros and cons of one v's the other.
So, lists V's discussion boards. Basically, they are both forms of asychronous communication, which is really helpful for keeping up with the latest posts at your own pace, regardless of your time zone. While both lists and discussion boards are similar in function, discussion boards are much more pleasureable for myself personally. Lists bombard your e-mail account with e-mails from every member who posts, which I found myself deleting right away, as I could go to the List site at a later date to read any posts which peeked my interest.

In our newly created internet studies group in yahoo, i had the opportunity to experience a Moderator status, which enabled me to "thread" posts into a particular order or topic, to help keep the posts in some kind of order. A freedom not afforded to me in the discussion board.Another down side of the discussion board, is the inability to edit posts or delete them at a later date.
I found both lists and the discussion board very time consuming, and I honestly don't see myself keeping up my involvement in any of the e-mail lists i have subscribed too. It may be just my personal opinion, but I much prefer the synchronous communication.