It’s become clear that far too many TypeDrawers discussions descend into a ping-pong between the same few people, usually folks who didn’t post the original message. To encourage a diversity of voices, and reduce the spread of conversation domination, I’m suggesting a new set of rules:
- You may post up to 3 times a day to a discussion in which you are not the OP.
- You may post up to 10 times a day on TypeDrawers (site-wide).
- You may break these limits at the cost of $25 per post. Funds raised will be donated to a scholarship for underrepresented students in type design.
This is purely a suggestion. I am no longer a moderator and have no vote in the matter.
Comments
(I don't think this is good idea.)
The thresholds can be debated, but here are a couple of suggested tweaks:
— The amount should be calculated based on the person's country of residence.
— Give the money not to people based on how they happened to be born, but whom they're helping with their work. A minority member assimilated into enriching the dominant culture is not something to encourage.
- agree.
- you may post up to 5 times a day …
- this may be difficult to administer, or even unrealistic to happen.
- a character limit per posting: very wise!
I would welcome such measures. It is always annoying to see a busybody using a conversation for exhibiting himself. We had far too much of that. I.m.h.o.My intention is to limit only the most egregious overposting, especially those who draw the conversation away from those who post the first message in a discussion. Many OPs are new to the forum and I believe they are more apt to participate if they see more than the same voices over and over again.
What can certainly be improved though is diversity, especially concerning Whom It's For more than Who It's By: those who design for minority cultures.
Also, please don't allow people who leave to delete their posts. It's part of the public record, and nothing is more discouraging (including to newbies) to witness a scorched earth. The four-hour editing time-limit is it.
TTFN