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| *Azarel* |
 Jul 7 2005, 04:33 PM
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I think that perhaps there should be a set minimum requirements in order to contribute to the feedback forum. I mean, look at some of the recent feedback threads. They're from people who either have no posts at all, or from people who don't have that many posts. And some of them aren't even feedback, they're just questions.
For example: "my posts stoped going up." "hacker r us?" "stop post the same topic in two different forums" "haha another one" Why should people who are not even active on createBlog have any say on how createBlog is run? If the changes they want are taken into effect, it won't affect them, the lurkers, but it will affect many of the active users. With a set of minimum requirements for feedback, such pointless topics could be lessened, maybe even avoided. (And people! Stop saying we need more staff! Or that we need more staff doing this or that.  There's nothing staff can do about that.)
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| *mzkandi* |
Jul 7 2005, 04:36 PM
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I agree but what exactly would be the minimum requirements?
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| *Azarel* |
Jul 7 2005, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE(mzkandi @ Jul 7 2005, 2:36 PM) I agree but what exactly would be the minimum requirements? I'm not sure. \: Perhaps a set minimum amount of posts & a minimum time period of being a member.
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| *disco infiltrator* |
Jul 7 2005, 04:50 PM
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maybe just official members?
but, still have it visible to members..just not let them post? |
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| *Azarel* |
Jul 7 2005, 04:53 PM
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QUOTE(headphones @ Jul 7 2005, 2:50 PM) maybe just official members? I thought about that, but there have been credible threads made by regular members. Cases in point:but, still have it visible to members..just not let them post? "livejournal layouts" "official member requirements" Would it be possible to allow only official members to actually create topics, but allow regular members to reply to them? It just struck me that if a regular member really had something important to say, they could PM it to an official member / mod to create a topic in feedback. |
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| *disco infiltrator* |
Jul 7 2005, 04:55 PM
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they could also do that without being able to reply.
i don't think there's any way to let them reply but not make a topic.. |
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| *Azarel* |
Jul 7 2005, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(headphones @ Jul 7 2005, 2:55 PM) they could also do that without being able to reply. I was just thinking that it would be more of a hassle that way though. Take the tabulas thread, for example. If the original poster had PMed someone to make a thread, the thread would be created, opposing arguments would be given (Kiera, Frankie, me, etc.) and the original poster would have to PM someone else every time s/he wanted to refute something. :\
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| *disco infiltrator* |
Jul 7 2005, 05:04 PM
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iunno. i guess then, we just leave it how it is? cause even if it was by post number, that person wouldn't have been able to.
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Jul 7 2005, 06:10 PM
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I totally agreed with you. My ideas are similar to yours but your ideas seem more complex, better, and accurate.
 i made a topic about feedback forum. i wasnt clear at explaining things correctly.
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| *wind&fire* |
Jul 8 2005, 02:32 AM
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just make it minimum post count...
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Jul 8 2005, 03:48 AM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 35 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 157,503 |
Ok then where are we to ask for help?
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Jul 8 2005, 04:26 AM
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What kind of help are you asking for?
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| *mipadi* |
Jul 8 2005, 02:48 PM
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It seems a bit elitist to say that only certain members have a right to contribute feedback. Post count is never a reliable indicator of commitment or interest in a forum; is it right to say that a person who posts 1000 crappy messages has more of a right to contribute feedback than one who posts 25 good posts, and reads every post everyday? I think the system is fine the way it is; yes, you might get some crap in the feedback forum, but I think it's better to err on the side of caution and allow a lot of feedback, no matter how bad some ideas might be, than limit feedback.
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Jul 8 2005, 08:29 PM
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 sunshiine Group: Member Posts: 1,080 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 20,360 |
i agree.. i think minium post count is a good idea
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Jul 8 2005, 09:08 PM
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 say maydayism. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,447 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 26,344 |
QUOTE(suntaxis @ Jul 8 2005, 4:48 PM) Ok then where are we to ask for help?  The Feedback forum is NOT for asking questions about CB. You can try searching for older topics of the same question. If there aren't any, then you can PM a member. Most of them will be glad to help if you ask nicely. 
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Jul 11 2005, 02:26 PM
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 Yawn Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 9,530 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 65,772 |
Yah the feedback forum is not for questions on CB. But the people that just join on this site and have questions and all, immediately go to feedback and think that their questions match the topics in this forum. So they don't think they are really doing anything wrong. They see the "Createblog FAQ's" s the first pinned topic of this forum, so i can understand why they would assume that it's okay for them to post questions. I think it's much better that they post here, then in lounge or entertainment. So unless you make a whole different forum just for questions or whatever, then I don't see where else newcomers can ask these questions.
and the thing about minimum requirements..I don't think thats a good idea. We've only had a few topics in feedback neway that ask questions from a newbie. And they usually get answered right away, and then closed. I don't know if you wanna go through alot of trouble and make a Questions and Answer forum for this site. But i dont' think that limiting members is a good idea. What if someone has a post count of 20, but really has somethan good to suggest, but can't because they don't have enough posts. Which ultimately would probably lead to even more spamming on this site. So i wouldn't worry about these few topics that pop up on the feedback forum. They get answered and closed. Ok i'm done :) QUOTE(mipadi @ Jul 8 2005, 2:48 PM) It seems a bit elitist to say that only certain members have a right to contribute feedback. Post count is never a reliable indicator of commitment or interest in a forum; is it right to say that a person who posts 1000 crappy messages has more of a right to contribute feedback than one who posts 25 good posts, and reads every post everyday? I think the system is fine the way it is; yes, you might get some crap in the feedback forum, but I think it's better to err on the side of caution and allow a lot of feedback, no matter how bad some ideas might be, than limit feedback. ^very much agree with that |
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Jul 11 2005, 02:34 PM
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 when we speak, we breathe Group: Member Posts: 1,635 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,760 |
QUOTE(mipadi @ Jul 8 2005, 3:48 PM) It seems a bit elitist to say that only certain members have a right to contribute feedback. Post count is never a reliable indicator of commitment or interest in a forum; is it right to say that a person who posts 1000 crappy messages has more of a right to contribute feedback than one who posts 25 good posts, and reads every post everyday? I think the system is fine the way it is; yes, you might get some crap in the feedback forum, but I think it's better to err on the side of caution and allow a lot of feedback, no matter how bad some ideas might be, than limit feedback. Your thoughts on this are my thoughts as well. |
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Jul 12 2005, 01:25 PM
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 Another ditch in the road... you keep moving Group: Member Posts: 6,281 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,152 |
i agree with jordan, katie, and mipadi
just because someone hasnt been active for a while doesnt mean they havent been able to spot an issue, or have an idea afterall, they may have been members of another forum, and picked up an idea there which could contribute to CB. keep feedback open |
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Jul 31 2005, 01:00 AM
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 boo Group: Member Posts: 5,512 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 71,765 |
Yes, I agree bout the minimum post count thing. I mean, there are some new members who don't know much about cb but are starting to ask stupid questions.
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Jul 31 2005, 01:08 AM
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 define our lives for us. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 11,656 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 43,293 |
What if someone not that active has this wonderful idea? Then what? They won't be able to post because they're not so active and stuff. Even lurkers should be allowed to post. I mean, some lurkers read these posts and can have some feedback.. o_O
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| *basick* |
Jul 31 2005, 01:12 AM
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i think it is fine as it is. maybe if regular moderators had power to close and move topics in here, unsatisfactory topics could be dealt with sooner.
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