Module 2 - Email Lists

• What are the pros and cons of email lists versus discussion boards?
• Are there certain kinds of communication or purposes more suited to one than the other

I personally like email lists if I have actively seek d out the topic and information. Obviously SPAM is a big problem but done right email lists can be extremely informative. Having information and news relating to a specific niche topic can be quite effective and pleasing to find in your inbox.

Discussion boards I think are better designed for open ended topics or problem solving. People can engage by posting their ideas, solutions and the thread can be discussed in detail, with a full thread history.