First I'd like to thank you for starting CPAN::Forum. The best way to know if such an idea can work is to try it.

I suspect that it will be especially valuable for modules which don't have a dedicated mailing list: web searches will point to CPAN::Forum as well as to various posts on mailing list archives, and chances are that it will be easier for users to find the answer to an already asked question on CPAN::Forum, saving everyone's time. Essentially it could play the role of a service hosting mailing lists for each module of CPAN.

I think the main concern developers seem to have with it, that it is yet another place to visit to support their module, is greatly alleviated by the fact that they can receive an email notification anytime someone posts on the thread about their module. There also seems to be an RSS feed for each module.

In the end I think CPAN::Forum is an interesting idea, and I don't think it adds that much noise to the already fragmented CPAN support system.

Good luck

In reply to Re: Web forum or mailing list ? by mirod
in thread Web forum or mailing list ? by szabgab

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