Well, I agree with Phil, now that Lsuoma has set it up where we can easily bypass the forum, made it an ongoing thread, and got rid of the editing, censoring, tone, and language control. Even he seems more relaxed about it.
My preference is an ongoing conversation (which does not even have to be about the baboons). I like relaxing in the morning, having my tea, and reading the comments I missed while sleeping.
The only reason I took a leave of absence from Abbie's, was that I had a week or two when I did not have time to keep up with the discussion. I did not want to comment without reading all of the posts I had not seen, and I simply did not have the time to catch up after that. I had a difficult time even attempting to keep up with the baboons and their drama. I peeked in on Abbie's thread semi-regularly just for an overview, or when one sent me a link to a comment, and I never stopped reading her science blog.
When I returned, I realised that I had missed being a part of it. Plus there were all these new commenters willing to associate with themselves with the slime pit, and add their knowledge and perspective to the dialog.
I had no interest in another forum, I was not planning to participate here until he started this thread, and I saw that he was trying to create a place that was similar to the original.
I have no complaints, it now feels similar to the original at Abbie's place (especially because Abbie herself is now participating). People like Phil have began to post commentary, instead of just lurking, Those that have been here a bit, seem to like it, even Nectar has, although reluctantly (yes, that was meant to be humorous), decided to give it a go (at least for a few posts to start). I'm in contact with others who were waiting to see if stayed true to the original, and they are planning to join soon. I'll post at the blog instead, if that is preferable to others. It really does not matter to me.
Lsuoma went out of his way to make this as close to the original as he could. He took a lot of time to find out what would make the majority happy and comfortable, and he changed a lot of things that were raised as issues. He wanted to make sure to show Abbie respect for creating the original. He asked for advice, created polls, and took the time to email those he felt were important, who had not joined, and ask what he could do to change that. I know he wrote Abbie numerous times to ask her opinions, get her advice, and to make sure she was pleased with the place that would continue what she began. After all, it was Abbie's strength, ethics, generosity, and courage that allowed the thread to become what it was. He wanted to make sure she felt it was a respectful tribute.
He also took the time to email Nectar in order to find out the reasons for her to decline the invitation, and see if he could do anything to change her mind. He worked with a lot of different people and listened when they recommended a better way to do things.
for someone who was referred to as the "FNG", I think he did a very good job.
I think that is quite enough praise, at least from me, and don't fucking think I'm giving you a hug.
Lsuoma wrote:Phil_Giordana_FCD wrote:Sorry, but I like the format of the Periodic thread, as it works exactly like a blog, with the added bonus of not having to log in or register to post. I don't see the interest of moving this thread to a blog form.
of course, if anyone disagrees, I will be glad to addapt to any format it takes.
I'm with Phil on this one. I much prefer this - the options for quoting, formatting, etc., are way more flexible and manageable...
