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    Posted: 20 Jul 09 at 7:07pm
It's not difficult to set up yr own forum. We have one
running for www.catamarans.ie.

I agree about the counter productive bit. As a Hurricane
sailor I am always trying to get tips from other multihull
classes but find it diffcult. However, on the
H59 forum we
have things split so that only class members get access to
the juicy bits while casual visitors can still find out
what's going on in the class.
English Dave
Ballyholme Yacht Club

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Posts: 852 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Andymac Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jul 09 at 6:29pm

Fair comment.

I was thinking of the smaller classes i.e. Lightnings that don't/didn't have a forum of their own. Obviously any arrangement would have to be mutually agreed by Y&Y and the CA.

Likewise Y&Y might give moderation / admin to third parties, don't know whether that could threaten the security of the Y&Y site.

There are some 'unofficial' class forums that seem to have taken a greater role than the official CA websites i.e. 'Jard' for the Laser 2's.

In some respects, keeping CA forums (and indeed sailing club forums) for the privacy of members only (yes I know you've paid your subs) could be counter-productive for anyone thinking of  joining up. Even not being allowed to read only can be a bit off putting....



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Most CAs have part of their forum restricted to paid-up
members. The CA forums are moderated and administrated by
those who know their membership and the class. Cannot see
the benefit of Y&Y hosting CA forums.
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Posts: 852 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Andymac Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jul 09 at 5:53pm

Y&Y acting as host for class forum's?

pro's and con's....?
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