I quite like coming in on the latest discussions. It means I can see which ones have been commented on recently. The category one for me doesn't provide enough information. I would have to go into each category separately to see if there's anything of interest. Too many clicks.
The problem with the popular view is that over time it will become self perpetuating as the most popular will be presented to you the most often and thereby maintain their popularity. Also the oldest posts are likely to be the most popular as they've been around longer to be viewed more. New posts would get relegated and possibly ignored. Also I noticed popularity seems to be based on views. Surely the most popular are those with the most votes?
Why can't the landing page be a user preference? so that each user can choose the way they enter the site
PaulMApphart said:I quite like coming in on the latest discussions. It means I can see which ones have been commented on recently. The category one for me doesn't provide enough information. I would have to go into each category separately to see if there's anything of interest. Too many clicks.
The problem with the popular view is that over time it will become self perpetuating as the most popular will be presented to you the most often and thereby maintain their popularity. Also the oldest posts are likely to be the most popular as they've been around longer to be viewed more. New posts would get relegated and possibly ignored. Also I noticed popularity seems to be based on views. Surely the most popular are those with the most votes?
Why can't the landing page be a user preference? so that each user can choose the way they enter the site
Statistically, in my field it's been established that people are more likely to "trust" the site behind an SSL certificate than one without one. . .so I was thinking this may help new members get over their fears of either joining the site (I've had a few contributors who haven't joined citing "privacy" concerns).PaulMApphart said:As for using https, what information on this site requires encryption? It's not as though we're posting our bank details or anything. I'm just wondering what your motivation is behind this suggestion.
PaulMApphart said:I'm just wondering what people's opinions would be for a real-time chat room, open to all online members, and only viewable by members, if it could possibly be implemented.
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