Item # 11 - CFC Discussion Boards – Usefulness

[Fred McKim]

Chris: I wonder if we shouldn't wait on that until we see what comes as part of the web site package.

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

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I'll go ahead and make a motion:

That the CFC upgrade its forum software at a cost of $50 USD.

Background: The CFC forum software is quite old and requires a lot of effort to keep spam-free, which new software does by itself. Also, new software will allow for new features such as FEN diagrams built in and possibly a PGN games viewer (not yet confirmed).

If someone will second that, Bob can add it to the motions list.

I second it.

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Chris: I wonder if we shouldn't wait on that until we see what comes as part of the web site package.

Probably in the package the bidder will charge more than 50 for this feature (installation, configuration, tweaking, testing = 1-2 hours (min) * ($50-100 rate))

[Fred McKim]

The point is why not wait and see. If a seamless forum / discussion board is available with the web site, that might be the route we want to go.

I would think the president might rule this motion out of order, for the time being.

[Bob Armstrong]

Hi Chris & Egis:

I will now start a new supplementary motion thread for your motion. It will be :

Motion 2011-C - Upgrade to CFC Discussion Forums

Moved: Chris Mallon; Seconded : Egis Zeromskis

That the CFC upgrade its forum software at a cost of $50 USD.

Background: The CFC forum software is quite old and requires a lot of effort to keep spam-free, which new software does by itself. Also, new software will allow for new features such as FEN diagrams built in and possibly a PGN games viewer (not yet confirmed).

Bob

[Ken Craft]

I agree with Phil Haley's analysis.

[Garland Best]

Uh, guys, do we really need a motion to spend a measly $50?

To me this falls within the mandate of the executive and the office administration to govern day-to-day operations. Issuing motions is overkill.

[Lyle Craver]

Well yes it IS an issue because it is not currently linked to the main CFC web page and thus is inaccessible to most everybody who does not already know about it!

How that is not completely problematical is beyond me.

[Lyle Craver]

By the way I agree with Mr. Best's comment that a motion should not be necessary to spend $50 though support whatever means is considered best to upgrade the software in the way Chris proposes.