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A simple division doesn't accurately model civility. Not all posts are equal. Not all attacks are equal. It's too simple and easy to game.
It is overly simplistic, but the problem to solve here is getting people to stop directly insulting each other and to talk about points instead of people. If it's motivating in that way, it's a success. (Unless everyone decides that what they really liked was insulting other people and then they all go away because they can't do that anymore.)
i understand your desire to grow the site, but don't mistake politically motivated advice from blue team hacks as rationale for why google analytics reads a certain way.
It seems to me that it doesn't treat one side differently from the other, so attacking to points and not people is not partisan.
There is also the "dislike" link as another way to blow off a little steam.
Personally, I think the best way to change human behavior is to directly modify the human genome. Genes determine how the brain is constructed, which in turn determines how people think, feel, and act. PatNet should really consider implementing this solution.
Genes determine how the brain is constructed, which in turn determines how people think, feel, and act.
Funny stuff.
Personally, I think the best way to change human behavior is to directly modify the human genome. Genes determine how the brain is constructed, which in turn determines how people think, feel, and act. PatNet should really consider implementing this solution.
Requires a budget that patrick.net does not have.
Perhaps this is the ultimate solution for our overlords: modify the workers so that they work hard and are happy with their lot in life and don't cause any trouble.
Perhaps this is the ultimate solution for our overlords: modify the workers so that they work hard and are happy with their lot in life and don't cause any trouble.
There was another feller that tried that a while back, called it eugenics.
Yes, fun experiment to see if affects the site's bounce rate.
Will new users stick around for more than 10 seconds if there is the promise of, uh, titillation?
Now showing in header which users are online (are logged in and viewed a page) within the last 5 minutes.
I think this is a necessary offset to changing the home page to sort posts by most comments in the last 3 days, because that makes it look like no one is around. Which is not true.
Perhaps this is the ultimate solution for our overlords: modify the workers so that they work hard and are happy with their lot in life and don't cause any trouble.
No, it's keep the workers in line until they can be replaced by robots and then exterminated.
Anyone can fight anywhere they want on the internet, it's hardly limited to patrick.net. Moderated comments are the way to sort out the insults, libels, and all other protected stupid speech. But that's a lot of work for Mr. Killilea. (spelling?) So what's the answer? Greater intelligence and common sense, both in short supply.
Yes, it's going to be a lot of work, but hopefully worth it in increased quality of discussion.
I suppose it was naive to expect good will to keep things under control. Kind of like leaving a bike unlocked in a big city.
Hi @"Tim Aurora" are you looking at the "Active" tab? This one:
https://patrick.net/?order=active
The default home page ordering is now by number of comments in the last day. This is to provide a bit higher quality on the default home page.
The Active tab is what used to be the default home page, but the quality was not necessarily very good.
Have you thought of simplifying the process of signing up and making your first post? In my recollection it takes 3 steps, and it doesnt link directly via FB like the Huffposts/Breitbarts of the world.
Also advertise the free speech aspect.
Then post daily cover pics of UFC ring girls, just cause.
Any update after three weeks?
Wait, update on what? I've been doing a dozen things.
Have you thought of simplifying the process of signing up and making your first post?
Yes, that's what I did today. It should take only two steps now: enter your comment (and chosen username and email) and submit, then then click on the link in the email.
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I put Google Analytics back on the site. Here's a screenshot showing the last week's session durations:
Most new people look at the home page for 0 to 10 seconds, and then just go away. The users who are already into the site hang around much longer.
How can I make the home page more "sticky" so that new users immediately understand the site and want to explore more?
Any insights appreciated.
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