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

[Don Bushman]

One list, ICA Dialogue for ease of recognition.

Don Bushman

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On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 2:11 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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