On 27 Jun 2017 16:05, TimW wrote:
On 27/06/17 15:55, john west wrote:

Would it be possible to set up an *easily shared* email address or forum
for all members of an allotment.

Essentially it would have to be very *easy* for people to *set up* and
operate, since many of the older members are not very versatile on their
PCs.

Members could then chip in and share helpful suggestions about plants
and the allotment with others. Especially useful since some of the
oldies live fairly isolated lives, living by themselves.

i did think of say a hotmail address we could all share, but the jokers
in the group could step in and alter settings; could they not?

Grateful for any suggestios on an 'easy to set up' solution.


the good old List Server. does that even exist any more?

I think a Facebook page is the preferred way these days. I have
sometimes put a discuss panel on the bottom of a web page but they don't
get used much. I think you can put a FB discussion on a web page to make
a sort of mini forum if you want.

Tim W

On Fb it's called a "Closed Group" and there is one called "UK &
Friends Gardening" already. No reason you can't start one for your
allotment site, as it's a closed group you have total control of who
joins.

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Regards
Bob Hobden