Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
The Logo ·
Nov 10, 2010 at 3:26pm
Over the next couple of days, we'll introduce two new tabs:
- Member Feed - This is a private area where members can start their own conversations with contributors and other members. The best conversations that emerge will get moved to the front page, which we're renaming the Main Feed. This is part of a string of initiatives we're working on to enrich the experience of our visitors and members; make the site easier to use; and, ultimately, pack a polite-but-wickedly-well-reasoned political punch.
- Inside Ricochet - This is an area that consolidates a few existing features -- links to FAQs, podcasts, contributors, etc. -- and adds some conversations about the direction of Ricochet itself, along with a list of feature enhancements that we're working on. Sort of like a super-duper "About" page.
So stay tuned! We'll announce the changes when they arrive.
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Jun '10
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
Jason Hart
How dare you slur my rich gypsy heritage! · Nov 10 at 7:13pm
Tut, tut Jason - "Roma" is PC now..
Back on topic: We need a Delete control for when I make a comment so stupid that even I notice.
Edited on Nov 11, 2010 at 6:36amJun '10
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
Busy System Admin
However, I do like the broader idea of a "private conversation." Kind of like a side room at a party where you can gather around with your friends and discuss something. Not sure how private we could really make it, but we could perhaps find a place (say, on the initiating member's profile) where these conversations could be hosted so that they don't appear on the main Member Feed. · Nov 10 at 8:13pm
Edited on Nov 10 at 08:18 pm
Sounds like you are almost there - from above:
Member Feed - This is a private area where members can start their own conversations with contributors and other members. The best conversations that emerge will get moved to the front page, which we're renaming the Main Feed..
If there is an option not to go to the Main Feed, that would allow Kenneth's (mostly) private conversation. An uninvited member would have to seek out Kenneth's profile to see what surreptitious, if not nefarious, conversation was in progress.
May '10
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
Gee, such tender feelings. I'm not really working on a manifesto, that was sarcasm. I'm trying to discuss what I see as a continuing problem on the conservative side of the aisle. I feel there is a modicum of distaste here and among establishment Republicans with a certain kind of conservative woman politician. I'm sorry if I was unclear about the "certain kind" part. Heather Higgins post added to that impression. It alleged that Michele Bachmann ignored other House candidates in favor of her own candidacy & did not show at a scheduled engagement without explanation.
But more importantly, in my opinion, the post was pulled with no explanation. At first the post disappeared; later, even the title was gone from the author's contributions. The title had to be wiped too?
I see that since I've pushed it you've indicated it was pulled at the author's request.
I'm sorry, I don't find it acceptable. The post was there. Members had commented.That you would "disappear" it with no comment or explanation strikes me as wrong. Is this what Ricochet is about? Am I the only one bothered by this?
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
Jeanne Patterson: Gee, such tender feelings. I'm not really working on a manifesto, that was sarcasm.
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But more importantly, in my opinion, the post was pulled with no explanation. At first the post disappeared; later, even the title was gone from the author's contributions. The title had to be wiped too?
I see that since I've pushed it you've indicated it was pulled at the author's request.
I'm sorry, I don't find it acceptable. The post was there. Members had commented.That you would "disappear" it with no comment or explanation strikes me as wrong. Is this what Ricochet is about? Am I the only one bothered by this? · Nov 11 at 8:51am
We've pulled posts on two occasions, including Heather's. Each was quickly pulled at the request or acquiescence of the contributor, and for reasons that we thought were compelling. In neither case could we state the reason for removal -- beyond completely banal, useless generalities -- without exacerbating matters.
Jun '10
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
Jeanne Patterson: But more importantly, in my opinion, the post was pulled with no explanation. At first the post disappeared; later, even the title was gone from the author's contributions. The title had to be wiped too? ...
I see that since I've pushed it you've indicated it was pulled at the author's request.
I'm sorry, I don't find it acceptable. The post was there. Members had commented.That you would "disappear" it with no comment or explanation strikes me as wrong. Is this what Ricochet is about? Am I the only one bothered by this? · Nov 11 at 8:51am
Apparently you *can* un-ring a bell. The only reasons I can imagine for asking for an "unposting:"
I think the best course is for the contributor to stay with the ship, apologize for misstatements, acknowledge if they do not have the better of the argument, or go toe-to-toe with the commenters as the case maybe.
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
Jeanne -- This might be an excellent topic to discuss in your first member-initiated conversation. Go ahead and draft it up!
Edited on Nov 11, 2010 at 11:49amMay '10
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
Never mess with the Red Heather, Jeanne. Though did think this was a wrong thread to make that point. But, hey, I gave you love.
And we're talking about nifty new features that will allow us to say things offline or make up new threads. So that's good.
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
Pilgrim
Apparently you *can* un-ring a bell. The only reasons I can imagine for asking for an "unposting:"
I think the best course is for the contributor to stay with the ship, apologize for misstatements, acknowledge if they do not have the better of the argument, or go toe-to-toe with the commenters as the case maybe. · Nov 11 at 10:24am
There are other reasons. The post we removed several months ago, for example, violated our terms and conditions with a vendor -- and explaining the violation would have itself been a violation. I'm sorry that I can't elaborate more.
Sep '10
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
The Logo
Pilgrim
Apparently you *can* un-ring a bell. The only reasons I can imagine for asking for an "unposting:"
I think the best course is for the contributor to stay with the ship, apologize for misstatements, acknowledge if they do not have the better of the argument, or go toe-to-toe with the commenters as the case maybe. · Nov 11 at 10:24am
There are other reasons. The post we removed several months ago, for example, violated our terms and conditions with a vendor -- and explaining the violation would have itself been a violation. I'm sorry that I can't elaborate more. · Nov 11 at 1:45pm
There are also the more mundane journalistic reasons: a source has been compromised unknowingly, national security concerns, confidentiality agreements may prevent disclosure, etc.
May '10
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
On the topic of the supposed "censorship" of that post-- please remember that Ricochet is a private enterprise and has every right to choose what to publish, not publish, or unpublish on their site. In no way are they obligated to give you a voice. You have free speech rights and can say whatever you want. Any private medium has the free speech rights to carry your words-- or not.
May '10
Re: Coming Soon: Two New Tabs
I'm in favor of us all lightening up. Go ahead, someone insult me, I'll grin and bear it (the greatest single panel regular cartoon in history, BTW, speaking of Peter's latest Uncommon Knowledge interview) and not snark back.