[BLDG-SIM] An eQUEST mailing list?

[Brandon Nichols]

Don't worry, I'm not trying to stuff the ballot box.  Just wanted to ask
the question "what about the archives"?  

Following this list (or multiple lists) to me is only part of the value.
Perhaps even more valuable is the archival knowledge base, and its
simply easier to search if all the information is in one place.
Personally I wouldn't mind it a bit if EnergyPlus was combined with this
list, as gigabyes more valuable information would be searchable with the
same query used on BLDG-SIM info.  

We all I think agree that whenever software-specific questions are
raised or answered that the software be identified in the subject line.

There are newbies who don't know, and oldies that sometimes forget this
simple etiquette courtesy.  But please don't throw out the baby
(integrated searchable archive) with the bath water (over occasional
breaches of etiquette).  

Ultimately I think we need a BLDG-SIM Wiki.  Google has a roll-your-own
hosted wiki service in the works (similar to blogger, rumored soon-to-be
released), which may make the topical differentiation issues moot.

Let's think about this a bit before pulling the trigger on a new list
too quickly... unless of course you're tired of reading my posts!

 
Brandon Nichols, PE, LEED(r) AP
Mechanical
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-----Original Message-----
From: BLDG-SIM at gard.com [mailto:BLDG-SIM at gard.com] On Behalf Of Pieter
De Wilde
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 2:38 PM
To: BLDG-SIM at gard.com
Subject: [BLDG-SIM] An eQUEST mailing list?

I would like to support the start of a separate eQuest list. Subscribing
to different groups is not a big deal; I follow the EnergyPlus digest
just like BLDG-SIM. However, especially from a non-US viewpoint, one
sometimes does get the feeling that eQuest is a bit too prominent on
BLDG-SIM (especially when specific messages on its use fail to mention
this in the subject line). Having a dedicated list for eQuest would also
allow more focus for those with an active interest.

Best regards,

Pieter de Wilde
University of Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom


________________________________________
From: BLDG-SIM at gard.com [BLDG-SIM at gard.com] On Behalf Of Jason Glazer
[jglazer at gardanalytics.com]
Sent: 21 September 2007 18:49
To: BLDG-SIM at gard.com
Subject: [BLDG-SIM] An eQUEST mailing list?

Enough people are using the BLDG-SIM mailing list for user-to-user
support for eQUEST that I have been wondering if it is time to create an
eQUEST only mailing list. Please let me know what you think whether you
support or oppose the idea?

Thanks

Jason

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