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Re: Broken windows and a call for help

Sandy McMurray — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:05:22 -0000

Just noticed that Google has adopted a new system for sorting search results. If you're logged in with a Google account, new buttons show up next to search results that let you Promote, Remove or Comment on each item!

Re: Broken windows and a call for help

Desarae A. Veit AKA DesaraeV — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:09:47 -0000

I made a list of them on sniki.org (social media wiki)

Re: Broken windows and a call for help

Daniel Gibbons — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:16:44 -0000

I think a lot of it comes down to dealing with the question of anonymity. There are I suppose some circumstances in which people are anonymous for legitimate reasons (for example, if they're supporting an agenda that would cause them trouble at work or elsewhere), but mostly it's what leads to the worst comments and behaviour.

What about something along the lines of Amazon's "real name" verification, where comments from a user who has verified his or her name are automatically elevated above those that haven't?

Re: Broken windows and a call for help

mathewi — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:28:23 -0000

Thanks, Simon -- yes, Slashdot is one of the comment systems I've been looking at for tips on moderation etc.

Re: Broken windows and a call for help

Simon Cast — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:18:48 -0000

I would also look at the slashdot comment system as they went through the torturous process of balancing community against expression 10+ years ago and it seems to generally work now.

Re: Broken windows and a call for help

mathewi — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:13:00 -0000

Thanks for that suggestion, Matthew -- I will definitely check it out.

Re: Broken windows and a call for help

Gangles — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:07:56 -0000

If you're looking for ideas, one online community you may want to borrow practises from is Stack Overflow ( http://stackoverflow.com/ ). They've created extensive self-monitoring agents and participation incentives, and they're a great model for future online communities.