Split the "News and Commentary" section

Phogg · 07-26-2009, 06:38 PM

How about subdividing "News and Commentary" Into "Technology", "Books and Authors", and "Legal Debate" sections, or some such?

If you don't view the section daily things are getting pushed pages and pages back.

griffonwing · 08-07-2009, 08:01 PM

I used to get frustrated until I realized on the top bar.. Quick Links - Subscribed Threads, it showed every thread that I have posted to, in order of new posts.

This helps me keep up with threads that I frequent most often. All others, or to catch up on what else is posted, I then go to the specific forums.

JSWolf · 08-11-2009, 05:30 PM

The problem with News and Commentary is the Commentary part. Too many people start threads that don't belong. I do feel that News & Commentary should just be for news and comments related to the news. If we weeded out the threads that do not really belong, it would make the section a lot easier to find stuff.

HarryT · 08-13-2009, 04:08 AM

We do weed out a lot of stuff and move it elsewhere, Jon - eg to the Lounge.

doreenjoy · 08-13-2009, 04:36 AM

I think a useful distinction would be separating "News from Reputable Sources" from "Rumors, Opinions, and Raving".

I'm feeling crotchety so please don't take offense, but the News and Commentary section is turning into the Lounge.

HarryT · 08-13-2009, 04:39 AM

If you spot a thread that you feel is not news, please do click the "Report Post" button (the "!" button to the left of the post) and request that it be moved.

Ea · 08-13-2009, 06:01 AM

Well, it is after all "News and Commentary", which in my opinion involves discussion.

Isn't the lounge supposed to be for social/silly threads and threads not about ebooks and ebook readers? I'd rather we didn't split up too much - a very fragmented forum creates "dead zones", where little activity creates even less activity.

doreenjoy · 08-13-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

If you spot a thread that you feel is not news, please do click the "Report Post" button (the "!" button to the left of the post) and request that it be moved.

Well then all of the "commentary" would be relegated out of the "News and Commentary" zone.

Alexander Turcic · 08-15-2009, 02:38 AM

What Harry said refers to commentary on news as well, obviously. Since we are an active community which lives on commentary, it would be difficult to sort out the commentary from a news section, wouldn't it be.

Sparrow · 08-15-2009, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

What Harry said refers to commentary on news as well, obviously. Since we are an active community which lives on commentary, it would be difficult to sort out the commentary from a news section, wouldn't it be.

Yep, I think what we have works pretty well.
The Mods are doing good job imho.
It won't be perfect all the time, but nor will the alternatives. Everyone will have their own opinions about what belongs where; but I'm happy to live with examples where my preference might have been different.

doreenjoy · 08-15-2009, 02:58 AM

Don't mind me, I'm just crotchety about some of the opinion threads.

Alexander Turcic · 08-15-2009, 05:51 AM

doreenjoy, we take your feedback seriously and consider ways to improve the news section.

DaleDe · 08-15-2009, 11:33 AM

An added General section to the category would help users find a place for their messages and help in not having to move stuff.

JSWolf · 11-23-2009, 04:40 PM

Any word on when the News and Commentary will actually be sorted? It's getting worse and worse as time goes by.

Ea · 11-23-2009, 04:47 PM

What?! It's fine. There are news and there are commentary. I can't see it's getting 'worse and worse'. I think you're over-reacting.

07-26-2009, 06:38 PM	#1
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	Split the "News and Commentary" section How about subdividing "News and Commentary" Into "Technology", "Books and Authors", and "Legal Debate" sections, or some such? If you don't view the section daily things are getting pushed pages and pages back.

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griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	I used to get frustrated until I realized on the top bar.. Quick Links - Subscribed Threads, it showed every thread that I have posted to, in order of new posts. This helps me keep up with threads that I frequent most often. All others, or to catch up on what else is posted, I then go to the specific forums.

08-11-2009, 05:30 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The problem with News and Commentary is the Commentary part. Too many people start threads that don't belong. I do feel that News & Commentary should just be for news and comments related to the news. If we weeded out the threads that do not really belong, it would make the section a lot easier to find stuff.

08-13-2009, 04:08 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	We do weed out a lot of stuff and move it elsewhere, Jon - eg to the Lounge.

08-13-2009, 04:36 AM	#5
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	I think a useful distinction would be separating "News from Reputable Sources" from "Rumors, Opinions, and Raving". I'm feeling crotchety so please don't take offense, but the News and Commentary section is turning into the Lounge.

08-13-2009, 04:39 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If you spot a thread that you feel is not news, please do click the "Report Post" button (the "!" button to the left of the post) and request that it be moved.

08-13-2009, 06:01 AM	#7
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	Well, it is after all "News and Commentary", which in my opinion involves discussion. Isn't the lounge supposed to be for social/silly threads and threads not about ebooks and ebook readers? I'd rather we didn't split up too much - a very fragmented forum creates "dead zones", where little activity creates even less activity.

08-15-2009, 02:38 AM	#9
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	What Harry said refers to commentary on news as well, obviously. Since we are an active community which lives on commentary, it would be difficult to sort out the commentary from a news section, wouldn't it be.

08-15-2009, 02:58 AM	#11
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	Don't mind me, I'm just crotchety about some of the opinion threads.

08-15-2009, 05:51 AM	#12
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	doreenjoy, we take your feedback seriously and consider ways to improve the news section.

08-15-2009, 11:33 AM	#13
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	An added General section to the category would help users find a place for their messages and help in not having to move stuff.

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11-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#14
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Any word on when the News and Commentary will actually be sorted? It's getting worse and worse as time goes by.

11-23-2009, 04:47 PM	#15
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	What?! It's fine. There are news and there are commentary. I can't see it's getting 'worse and worse'. I think you're over-reacting.