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== Problems == | == Problems == | ||
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SPAM has been a | SPAM has been a consistent problem in the past and is tricky problem to solve outright. IT is deploying a well-trained Spam Assassin to catching incoming junk mail. SPAM that originates from Google Groups or from GigaNews' side (news.mozilla.org) is outside our direct control at the moment. | ||
=== Google Groups Syncing === | === Google Groups Syncing === | ||
For various reasons, Google Groups has had trouble accurately syncing with the posts from news.mozilla.org, particularly newly created lists , causing confusing and fragmentation. | For various reasons, Google Groups has had trouble accurately syncing with the posts from news.mozilla.org, particularly newly created lists, causing confusing and fragmentation of the project's conversation. | ||
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== Desired Features == | == Desired Features == | ||
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The ability to reliably post from a webpage to a Discussion Forum (as would be expected in a traditional 'Web Forum') is sorely lacking from Mozilla. Google Groups (as mentioned previously) is not always reliable with our forums, and has a distinctly foreign feel. | The ability to reliably post from a webpage to a Discussion Forum (as would be expected in a traditional 'Web Forum') is sorely lacking from Mozilla. Google Groups (as mentioned previously) is not always reliable with our forums, and has a distinctly foreign feel. | ||
Mailman currently can provide read-only archive of messages. | Mailman currently can only provide a read-only archive of messages. | ||
=== Mobile === | === Mobile === | ||
A tablet or mobile-friendly interface, as a growing number of users will be using Firefox for Android, etc. | A tablet or mobile-friendly interface, as a growing number of users will be using Firefox for Android, etc. | ||
=== Improved Moderation tools === | |||
Being able to crowd-source the task of moderation would be a great way to encourage participation and ease the burden of current List Admins. | |||
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== Suggested Improvements == | == Suggested Improvements == | ||
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* Multi-domain support. Allows IT to combine the two separate instances of Mailman, potentially. | * Multi-domain support. Allows IT to combine the two separate instances of Mailman, potentially. | ||
* Persona (OpenID) Support | * Persona (OpenID) Support | ||
* Web interface (Django) | * Web interface (Django) for administration | ||
=== Jive Social Intranet === | === Jive Social Intranet === | ||
http://www.jivesoftware.com/social-business/solutions/social-intranet/features | * Activity Stream | ||
* Microblogs | |||
* http://www.jivesoftware.com/social-business/solutions/social-intranet/features | |||
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== Miscellaneous == | == Miscellaneous == | ||
=== Mozillian Diaspora === | |||
Open Source 'Social Newsfeed' software exists. Should Mozilla pursue hosting Social Network tools for Mozillians (community members and volunteers, plus Mozilla employees)? | |||
* http://diasporaproject.org/ | |||
=== Mozillian Jabber === | === Mozillian Jabber === | ||
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Modern Jabber (XMMP) is a flexible instant messaging system. Mozilla could create chatrooms that synchronize to corresponding IRC channels, but be available over a protocol supported by most modern Instant Messaging clients that new users are more likely to have. This would facilitate easier 1-on-1 communication in a safe and secure way, possibly even making use of @mozillian.org account names. | Modern Jabber (XMMP) is a flexible instant messaging system. Mozilla could create chatrooms that synchronize to corresponding IRC channels, but be available over a protocol supported by most modern Instant Messaging clients that new users are more likely to have. This would facilitate easier 1-on-1 communication in a safe and secure way, possibly even making use of @mozillian.org account names. | ||
* syncs to IRC | |||
* provides secure 1:1 and multiuser chatrooms | |||
* connect with Adium, Messages.app, Pidgin, etc | |||
== Relevant Reading == | == Relevant Reading == | ||