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Re: Ask HN: Which should I use: Yahoo Groups, Facebook Groups or Google Groups?

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Post by ody »

Tichy wrote: post #7
ody wrote: post #6

You could setup your own NNTP server: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_News_Transfer_Protocol

Nobody has access to NNTP anymore. You could complement it with a web gateway perhaps - what are good open source ones?

NNTP is alive and strong. Google groups includes most usenet groups for example. Yeah, most ISPs don't give out free access any more but just google for "news server access".

Re: Ask HN: Which should I use: Yahoo Groups, Facebook Groups or Google Groups?

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Post by takinbo »

Like @rakkhi said I think it really depends on your target audience. I've setup Google Groups, Yahoo Groups and Facebook Groups before. If you're targeting a more tech-savvy group, then Google Groups is it (non-techy people tend to think it is). For non tech-savvy groups, Yahoo Groups does just fine.

Facebook Groups in my opinion are a no-no even if all your group members are on Facebook and my reason for this is that it doesn't encourage active discussions. You always have to check with the group to know what's going on.

HTH

Re: Ask HN: Which should I use: Yahoo Groups, Facebook Groups or Google Groups?

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Post by Tichy »

ody wrote: post #11
Tichy wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nobody has access to NNTP anymore. You could complement it with a web gateway perhaps - what are good open source ones?

NNTP is alive and strong. Google groups includes most usenet groups for example. Yeah, most ISPs don't give out free access any more but just google for "news server access".

I have tried for a while in Germany, but eventually just gave up. Maybe you have it better in the US.

So what would be a free news server everybody can access? You should be able to name one, the one you are using for instance?

Google Groups - true, but Google doesn't have a free NNTP server, or do they? I admit I forgot that Google Groups are backed by NNTP.

Re: Ask HN: Which should I use: Yahoo Groups, Facebook Groups or Google Groups?

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Post by dageroth »

I am a fan of Wordpress in combination with buddypress. There are tons of plugins to tailor the community to what you like, from Chatmodules, groups, extended profiles, etc. And it is very easy to set up a few pages about the community, rules, etc. All you need is some virtual server to install wordpress. Mine is about 8,95 € per month...

Re: Ask HN: Which should I use: Yahoo Groups, Facebook Groups or Google Groups?

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Post by ody »

Tichy wrote: post #13
ody wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

NNTP is alive and strong. Google groups includes most usenet groups for example. Yeah, most ISPs don't give out free access any more but just google for "news server access".

I have tried for a while in Germany, but eventually just gave up. Maybe you have it better in the US. So what would be a free news server everybody can access? You should be able to name one, the one you are using for instance? Google Groups - true, but Google doesn't have a free NNTP server, or do they? I admit I forgot that Google Groups are backed by NNTP.

I'm in the UK. I use nntp.aioe.org, a quick google brought up www.teranews.com .. hope at least one works out for you.

Re: Ask HN: Which should I use: Yahoo Groups, Facebook Groups or Google Groups?

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Post by carucez »

Starting next month, regular files will need to be stored in Google Docs in order to be accessible -- inconvenient, but better organized.

"Starting in November 2010, Groups will no longer allow the creation or editing of files and pages; the content will only be available for viewing, and only existing files will be able to be downloaded. If you would like to keep the content currently on the pages and files sections of your group, we highly encourage you to export and migrate it to another product. In February 2011, we will turn off the pages and files features, and you will no longer be able to access that content."

http://groups-announcements.blogspot.com/2010/09/notice-abou...

Re: Ask HN: Which should I use: Yahoo Groups, Facebook Groups or Google Groups?

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Post by apexauk »

OoTheNigerian wrote: post #4
AN447 wrote: post #2

GroupSpaces

From my understanding GroupSpaces is ideal for hierarchically structured groups e.g oExecutive to members. This is more like a flattened distributed groups where person to person interaction is the way.

We're working on improving this - in particular reply-all listserv in the pipeline ;) -- Andy @ GroupSpaces
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