[chef] Proposal: Moving from lists.opscode.com to googlegroups… any concerns/objections?

[Jesse Robbins < >]

Proposal:
We're thinking about migrating the emails lists we've been hosting at 
lists.opscode.com to googlegroups, and I'd love your feedback if you think 
this is a terrible idea.

Rationale:
The reason for this is that I'd rather Opscode put resources into new 
community.opscode.com features & fixes than maintain and enhance the 
listserv.  We don't currently have so many lists or special security 
requirements that justify our own listserv infrastructure.  We would all 
benefit from better search, easier interfaces, and lower friction.

Scope:
* http://lists.opscode.com
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Impact:
Current subscribers will be imported to the new list, so all you will have to 
do is change where you send mail to.
We'll make a static archive of the old posts, and I'll attempt to have 
MarkMail do an ingest.

History:
When I originally insisted (in 2008) we host our own listservs, it is because 
I felt that we would have a proliferation of private lists which would 
require special authentication... and I didn't want to rely on google.  
Almost everyone I have ever talked to about this has told me that was dumb 
and stifling community growth.  

Request:
Please let me know either privately or on list here if you have objections, 
suggestions, etc.  I'll consider them, and adjust as reasonable/appropriate.

Time:
I'll make a final decision next Friday, June 22nd.

Thanks,
Jesse

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