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Oliver refers to LCC's use of Yahoo Groups email lists. The lists may not be as accessible as the more popular web forum platforms, but for some contributors the closed community nature of email lists is a plus.
Some of my closest LCC colleagues refuse or are highly reluctant to join open web forums. Mostly but not always older folk. They are largely private people, wish to remain that way, and this must be respected. Yahoo Groups may be antiquated, but they are easily configurable so as to have their archives accessible only by members. Moderation is also relatively simple for those without technical knowledge of the content management systems that underpin blogs and community web forums.
Borough cycling groups are big users of Yahoo Groups, and some of the lists with which I am familiar have public archives. Others are restricted to members only, as is the main LCC Issues policy discussion forum. Part of me would like to see that particular forum viewable by all, but not if it deters some LCC members from contributing. It's not always an easy call.