The use of email soon gave rise to a many to many form of communication known as mailing lists. His methodology is of particular importance. He wants to broaden participation in discussions on this issue to include more of those who can make a contribution. Participation is to be encouraged, but is voluntary. Those with positive and negative comments are encouraged to toss them in.
Participation is to be open-ended.
While supporting philosophical discussions, he urges comments on specifics of evaluation as well. Also those with sporatic contributions are urged to contribute as well as those who will participate on a more regular basis. They were interested in the informal communication that an integrated communication system would make possible. One participant noted that a relatively mature communication medium was becoming available. Another expressed his support for the online interactions as they were helping to demonstrate the real capabilities of this form of communication.