I've tried several things. I'll start with things that I've used but don't like or things I'm not sure of.
I created a website, but it took little time to dislike that. Someone pointed out that my game time and address is posted for the whole world to see. I'm pretty security conscious and don't want an invitation to come rob us. It got inquiries from people I wasn't sure about. So I quit using it.
FaceBook can work, but a lot of people aren't on FB, so it's not a good single solution. Just make sure you restrict it to those who join the group.
My general rule is I don't want invitations going to people I don't know.
Texting works, but I find it cumbersome. It has the advantage of only going to who you know is on your list though. I've used it some.
Email is my primary method. By now I have a name with every email address. Definitely do that! If you don't know what name is attached to the email address, be careful. Google Groups is free but is limited to only 100 people. I did set up a GG for our group, but I supplement with an email list. I found some people can't get the GG emails and I haven't figured out why. Some work places either have some kind of block or some restrictions where people can't respond. For those who have trouble with the GG, I put them on a separate email list and put those addresses in the BCC section. If you send emails, send the list in the BCC section. For me the GG goes in the "To" and the supplemental list goes in the BCC.
An internal work email system could be problematic for several reasons. The powers that be might not like it, but even if they are OK with it, it limits players to those you work with. If that's what you want, that's fine.
In the past, one of the players set up some kind of response on the internet. It was pretty secure and worked well, but I don't know how to do that.
Homepokersystem and Punchbowl sound like they are worth at least checking out.
I created a website, but it took little time to dislike that. Someone pointed out that my game time and address is posted for the whole world to see. I'm pretty security conscious and don't want an invitation to come rob us. It got inquiries from people I wasn't sure about. So I quit using it.
FaceBook can work, but a lot of people aren't on FB, so it's not a good single solution. Just make sure you restrict it to those who join the group.
My general rule is I don't want invitations going to people I don't know.
Texting works, but I find it cumbersome. It has the advantage of only going to who you know is on your list though. I've used it some.
Email is my primary method. By now I have a name with every email address. Definitely do that! If you don't know what name is attached to the email address, be careful. Google Groups is free but is limited to only 100 people. I did set up a GG for our group, but I supplement with an email list. I found some people can't get the GG emails and I haven't figured out why. Some work places either have some kind of block or some restrictions where people can't respond. For those who have trouble with the GG, I put them on a separate email list and put those addresses in the BCC section. If you send emails, send the list in the BCC section. For me the GG goes in the "To" and the supplemental list goes in the BCC.
An internal work email system could be problematic for several reasons. The powers that be might not like it, but even if they are OK with it, it limits players to those you work with. If that's what you want, that's fine.
In the past, one of the players set up some kind of response on the internet. It was pretty secure and worked well, but I don't know how to do that.
Homepokersystem and Punchbowl sound like they are worth at least checking out.
