[Dialogue] End of hosting of mailing lists, input requested

[Jo Nelson]

I agree with Karen.

Take care,
Jo

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On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 4:16 PM Karen Snyder via Dialogue <
dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> I would suggest one list called “ICA Dialogue”.  Karen
>
> > On May 25, 2026, at 3:10 PM, Timothy Wegner via Dialogue <
> dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
> >
> > Dreamhost, the host of the dialogue, oe, and earthrise mailing lists,
> just informed me that they are ending support for discussion lists on July
> 21, 2026. This means that unless we act, these three mailing lists will end
> on that date.
> >
> > I want to discuss some options, and I would very much like folks here to
> weigh in.
> >
> > 1. First option is to do nothing, which means that these mailing lists
> will cease to exist on July 21.  Terry Bergdal  has opted to do this for
> his Earthrise list. I am open to ending OE and Dialogue as well.
> >
> > 2. The second option is to find another host for one or both lists. If
> we do this, I suggest one list because the distinction between the two
> lists (originally OE and ICA) has become very unclear. I think one list
> will suffice, the only question is what to call it. Maybe dialogue,
> oe-dialogue, or oe-ica?
> >
> > The OE and Dialogue lists are not very active, but I see at least on
> reason to continue: to provide a way to communicate life transitions to
> the  larger community.
> >
> > Sooner or later these lists would end anyway (I am turning 80 soon), but
> I had assumed they would continue for a few more years. I would appreciate
> input on whether one list should continue past July 21st (and what to call
> it), or if this is a good time  to end both the lists.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tim Wegner
> >
> >
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