discuss: Re: Beginning of outline for policies
Subject:
Re: Fwd: Beginning of outline for policies
From:
David Merrill ####@####.####
Date:
20 May 2002 22:21:14 -0000
Message-Id: <20020520231330.GS32175@lupercalia.net>
On Mon, May 20, 2002 at 04:55:03PM -0400, Greg Ferguson wrote:
> On May 20, 4:47pm, David Merrill wrote:
> > Subject: Re: Fwd: Beginning of outline for policies
> > On Mon, May 20, 2002 at 08:48:34PM +0200, Guylhem P Aznar wrote:
> > > Then what about an "unrated" section, where every document (as longs
> as
> > > it deals with GNU/Linux related subjects), in every format would be
> > > accepted, without any proofreading?
> > >
> > > This "playground" area could be a place for newbie authors to try to
> > > show what they can do before making their document a full fledged
> HOWTO
> > > in linuxdoc or docbook.
> >
> > The approach in Lampadas is to allow all registered users to rate a
> > document on a 1-10 scale. If enough people rate documents, which seems
> > likely since I expect many users, the values should be fairly
> > reliable.
>
> You won't get enough traffic/usefulness from a rating system that
> requires folks to register imho.
You *may* be right. I can't say you're wrong. But I think that
considering:
a) The LDP draws a lot of repeat visitors (one-time visitors would
never register)
b) Registering will give you plenty of additional features
(remembering your "favorite" documents and subjects for quick access
to them, etc.)
enough people will register and rate to do the trick. If I am wrong, I
will then work to build the number of registrants. Having a
significant number of users who are active will be required to fulfill
my goals. Even without enough, it will still be a good system, but
lots of users who contribute will make it better.
--
David C. Merrill http://www.lupercalia.net
Linux Documentation Project ####@####.####
Lead Developer http://www.tldp.org
There should be a science of discontent. People need hard times and
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