[Lnc-business] Why moving the list to Google is a bad idea

[brent.olsen at lp.org]

LP California uses G Suites.  It works quite well, generally speaking.  
Only a few occasional issues.  Personally I am not opposed to this 
switch.

-Brent

On 2019-07-31 11:53, Daniel Fishman via Lnc-business wrote:
> What I am proposing is to move the entire mail service for lists to a
> google group -- not a redirection, reflector or anything else. The 
> current
> system requires an engineer to fix things when they break. The new 
> system
> will not. I believe in turnkey everything that you can. Groups are also
> optimized for both mobile and desktop users.
> 
> Read more about google groups at :
> 
> https://groups.google.com/a/lphq.org/forum/#!overview
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> Dan
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> Daniel Fishman
> Executive Director
> The Libertarian Party
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> On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 11:25 AM Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
>> I’ll dig out the prior emails with details.
>> 
>> But first and foremost, we already have a google list.
>> 
>> On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 9:13 AM John Phillips <john.phillips at lp.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> > I personally do not understand the objection to the change - I do
>> > understand the objection to the change being made by a single person's
>> > decision since it directly impacts the interaction of the LNC and the
>> > members.
>> >
>> > If there is an objection to the change it absolutely should be discussed.
>> >
>> > Caryn Ann if you would indulge me and try to help me understand your
>> > objection I will absolutely listen.  Perhaps it is something than can be
>> > addressed in a way that solves the problems AND addresses your
>> objections.
>> >
>> > John Phillips
>> > Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
>> > Cell 217-412-5973
>> >
>> > On Jul 31, 2019 10:01 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <
>> > lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>> >
>> > It is if the LNC objects.  I, as an officer, on behalf of the member who
>> > is
>> > responsible for getting the bylaws transparency provision passed, am
>> > objecting.
>> >
>> > I trust that Mr. Fishman isn’t interested in implementing something that
>> > will deeply upset some of them our long term dedicated members and former
>> > LNC officers have themselves.
>> >
>> > -Caryn Ann
>> >
>> > On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 8:38 AM Joshua Smith via Lnc-business <
>> > lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Currently, it is not outside of the scope of the ED to change the
>> email.
>> > > At least, not as far as I can tell in the bylaws and policy manual.
>> > >
>> > > -Joshua
>> > >
>> > > On Jul 31, 2019 5:59 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <
>> > > lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Well not really but I don't' think anyone realizes the list is ALREADY
>> > on
>> > > google.  We don't need two google lists.  We need to fix the one we
>> > have,
>> > > and the current google list will have to suffice until then, but Chuck
>> > > Moulton is right to be alarmed we are going to kill off the google
>> list.
>> > > I
>> > > don't think this is an ED only decision and would object to any
>> > unilateral
>> > > decision on his or his and the chair's part.
>> > >
>> > > *  In Liberty,*
>> > > * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
>> > > (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
>> > > communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If anyone
>> > > found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social
>> > faux
>> > > pas) in an actual email, please contact me privately and let me know.
>> *
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > --
>> >
>> > *In Liberty,*
>> >
>> > * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
>> > (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
>> > communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If anyone
>> > found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social faux
>> > pas), please contact me privately and let me know.  *
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> 
>> *In Liberty,*
>> 
>> * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
>> (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
>> communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If 
>> anyone
>> found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social 
>> faux
>> pas), please contact me privately and let me know.  *
>>