On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 7:34 AM, Schulkins, Joe <
Joseph.Schulkins_at_liverpool.ac.uk> wrote:
> To be honest I absolutely hate the whole reputation and badge system for
> exactly the reasons you outline, but I can't deny that I do find the family
> of Stack Exchange sites extremely useful and by comparison Listservs just
> seem very archaic to me as it's all too easy for a question (and/or its
> answer) to drop through the cracks of a popular discussion. Are Listservs
> really the best way to deal with help? I would even prefer a Drupal site...
>
The advantage of a list that gets pushed out to everyone is that it is an
ongoing conversation that helps the community keep connected and grow. Even
if technical assistance is a part of that conversation, I see that as a
secondary benefit.
That basic questions get repeated and that questions/answers sometimes get
off track is not a problem. Quite the opposite, this format draws more
people into the conversation and makes it easier for them to connect with
others, contribute, and be inspired to do more.
kyle
Received on Tue Nov 04 2014 - 11:18:56 EST