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Probably... Hopefully they're using org files to sooth some of the pain. :-)

org files work well on Github. I've got an open issue that would make using org files even more usable.

https://github.com/github/markup/issues/473

If this gets fixed, it'll be easier to maintain a blog, site, etc on Github with org files.

If you want to volunteer, we would love help moving away from those systems :) send me a ping: samer@samertm.com

I don't use emacs, but have you considered something like Discourse (usable/postable as a mailing list + a proper modern forum for the less email liking)? Posts can also be made 'community wikis' and have revision history.

We'll actually be switching to Discourse soon :) Believe me, I am no fan of Google Groups.

I didn't know that Discourse had community wikis. Then we can switch off of GitHub too (plus, git is a bit heavyweight for what is essentially a wiki doc :) )

Indeed, promoting Free software would be a very noble side-effect.