[group-organizers] Mailing Lists: python.org, Google groups, or self-host?

[Ron DuPlain]

On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 4:31 AM, Jeff Rush <jeff at taupro.com> wrote:
> Ron DuPlain wrote:
>>
>> We had our first Charlottesville Python User Group earlier this month.
>
> Glad to hear it!
>
>
>> I would like to hear if anyone has input on hosting mailing lists,
>> specifically if they find a particular advantage to hosting
>> @python.org, using Google groups, or self-hosting a mailing list (e.g.
>> mailman installation).  I don't notice any common trends, poking
>> around the LocalUserGroups page.
>
> The Dallas group uses my own server to host our lists, just due to my not
> knowing about hosting it on python.org.  Nowadays I would host it there to
> provide long-term continuity and archives.  The Google groups interface just
> seems awkward, to me and I know many others as well.  Just my .02.
>
>

That was essentially my thought as well.  I use Google groups for
other activities and like it, but I'm not sure everyone does.

>> Also, to get a new @python.org list, is mailing postmaster at
>> python.org still the way to go?
>> http://mail.python.org/mailman/private/group-organizers/2007-December/000045.html
>> I sent an email over a week ago, and haven't received a response.
>
> Yes, that is the correct way.  The mailing admin team has a backlog of such
> requests because (a) they are moving the mail server to a brand new box and
> (b) a key member of the team is resolving some health issues.  Please give
> them time to work it out.  Because of this delay, they are also looking at
> setting up an issue tracker, so that the submitter and the team can see the
> status of work requests and insure none fall through the crack.
>
> -Jeff
>

Sure, no problem.  My best to (b).  I just wanted to double-check that
I went to the right place.
Thanks for your input,

Ron


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