Posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 2013, at 3:06:20
In reply to Re: Site makeover » Dr. Bob, posted by Moishe Pipik on August 20, 2013, at 13:48:20
> > I've been thinking, it doesn't need to be either-or. The same posts could be displayed different ways. People could choose the interface they prefer.
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> Sure, but wouldn't a move to one new interface be challenging and expensive (as in time and money) enough?I know, the best is the enemy of the good. I myself like being able to choose, but maybe I should just decide and posters who don't like it can GTFO.
> > I know the culture at other forums is different. Maybe Babble has evolved to occupy a different niche in the online ecosystem.
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> Can you clarify? What niche do you mean?
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> > In a way, Admin is the Politics of Babble.
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> Do we really need it? Why?
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> /tensorIt gives posters a voice. That could be Babble's niche. It could be a forum for people who value having a voice. Or value the administration having a voice. Unlike forums where:
> 2. Admins and moderators ... censor ... as they see fit, without having to explain.
> 3. Users simply adhere to the rules or GTFO.
> 5. Rules [are] written in stone and NOT open for discussion.It could also be a forum for people who don't support (permanent) bans. Which, speaking of politics, is like the forum equivalent of deportation.
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> A link to an external reliable glossary of psych meds would be the simplest thing to do. Such lists are available on many good web sites, and THEY do the maintenance instead of you.
I like that idea. Could you point me to a glossary you consider reliable and well-maintained?
> There are sooooo many psych self-help books and such, that I'm not sure about what might be a useful approach.
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> Moishe PipikI thought voting was a nice approach. That way the selections reflected the opinions of posters. What if there were a new vote every once in a while?
Bob
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