05-22-2011, 07:12 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-22-2011, 07:13 PM by AceInfinity.)
Suggestions
I wasn't prepared for this to come up, I have a few suggestions, but they have been stated before probably better than I could explain here right now in other posts of mine. I have a vision of easily accessible support through an IRC channel that I created though. That's about the only suggestion I had for now that I can get off the top of my head. I realize that Omni said he didn't think it would be useful because IRC is inactive on that other forum he has, but if it was utilized as a support atmosphere I would have to argue otherwise.
As suggestions have been made to allow guest posting here, people could use the IRC channel as an anonymous MSN, or email, instead of throwing their real contact credentials out in the open to just anyone that replies in the thread. Private messaging would allow for a person to person contact that's quick and easy, and questions for computer malware could be directed to people in the HJT group there as well.
The idea was mostly generated by the cliche of a live chat support that companies like HP, Apple, and Microsoft have. This would also create the idea that SF is a very professional support place, which is what you want for a support forum. Nothing to be taken as a joke. I believe that if strict rules were enforced like they have been by me on the IRC channel so far, that people will create a reputation for each other on being respectful people there. Not only will that be good for member to member, but it should affect things on the forum as well, bringing the community together as a 'team' instead of individuals.
Psychologically I could argue that support here would be more easily given, and more willingly as well. The efficiency of a support system doesn't lie within any individual, it's from the system itself, or in this case the community.
Sections
I've been active in almost every section of the forum really. Graphics, Media, OSHIT, Computer Support sections (Linux, Windows, Networking, Micellaneous), Programming, some Emotional Support, Video Games (FFVII), Webmaster sections, and the Group areas for creation and applying.
Awards
If I had to suggest any kind of award, I'm not sure what I would choose. I think although similar to the "Sophisticated" award, a "Philosopher" award could be another. But I'm not counting on anyone to take this suggestion because I can't think of any awards for now. They are probably the same thing since you'd have to show good insight to get the award i'm assuming.
I wasn't prepared for this to come up, I have a few suggestions, but they have been stated before probably better than I could explain here right now in other posts of mine. I have a vision of easily accessible support through an IRC channel that I created though. That's about the only suggestion I had for now that I can get off the top of my head. I realize that Omni said he didn't think it would be useful because IRC is inactive on that other forum he has, but if it was utilized as a support atmosphere I would have to argue otherwise.
As suggestions have been made to allow guest posting here, people could use the IRC channel as an anonymous MSN, or email, instead of throwing their real contact credentials out in the open to just anyone that replies in the thread. Private messaging would allow for a person to person contact that's quick and easy, and questions for computer malware could be directed to people in the HJT group there as well.
The idea was mostly generated by the cliche of a live chat support that companies like HP, Apple, and Microsoft have. This would also create the idea that SF is a very professional support place, which is what you want for a support forum. Nothing to be taken as a joke. I believe that if strict rules were enforced like they have been by me on the IRC channel so far, that people will create a reputation for each other on being respectful people there. Not only will that be good for member to member, but it should affect things on the forum as well, bringing the community together as a 'team' instead of individuals.
Psychologically I could argue that support here would be more easily given, and more willingly as well. The efficiency of a support system doesn't lie within any individual, it's from the system itself, or in this case the community.
Sections
I've been active in almost every section of the forum really. Graphics, Media, OSHIT, Computer Support sections (Linux, Windows, Networking, Micellaneous), Programming, some Emotional Support, Video Games (FFVII), Webmaster sections, and the Group areas for creation and applying.
Awards
If I had to suggest any kind of award, I'm not sure what I would choose. I think although similar to the "Sophisticated" award, a "Philosopher" award could be another. But I'm not counting on anyone to take this suggestion because I can't think of any awards for now. They are probably the same thing since you'd have to show good insight to get the award i'm assuming.