> I think this provides a significant barrier to those trying to adopt > the language. While those that are used to mailing lists are fond of > them I don't think the general development public is nearly as > infatuated. People that might consider switching to Django from, say, > PHP or ASP.NET will probably find the lack of forums just another > hurdle in adopting a platform which is intimidating from the outside.
Speaking as a PHP "switcher" (or rather, an adopter since I've no need to actually drop PHP) I cannot see why you think the "general development public" view a mailing list any less fondly than a forum. Personally I was on mailing lists long before I bothered with forums. I certainly don't see any "significant barrier" as signing up for mailing lists is generally far easier than for forums. The django one is just enter email and "go"; too easy! Aside from that, anyone missing a forum-like interface should find some comfort here: http://groups.google.com/group/django-users/topics?hl=en Nick --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Django users" group. To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/django-users?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
