On Thu, 2010-11-18 at 13:49 +1100, Martin Pool wrote: > On 17 November 2010 03:59, Jonathan Lange <[email protected]> wrote: > > On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 7:53 AM, Lucian Adrian Grijincu > > <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi, > >> > >> Those of you who have contributed to Stack Exchange sites like > >> askubuntu.com or stackoverflow.com may have noticed how little things > >> like badges and notifications when new points unlock new > >> functionalities bring users back and provide an incentive by > >> themselves to contribute. > > ... > >> Any thoughts on this? > >> > > > > I think that it's a good idea, on the whole. Rob's cautions about > > wanting to encourage meaningful contribution over and above activity > > are spot on, but I don't think they are deal breakers. > > > > Are you interested in actually implementing this? > > Personally I'd like to see karma deleted altogether, or at least to > have the numbers hidden, because it focuses attention on a meaningless > number. (A simple 'most active in x, y, z' could be worthwhile.) > Much as was discussed with polls, it disappoints users that it's not > fair and accurate, and it takes developer time. However, even > removing it takes time. >
Right, the "karma" number isn't really fair or appealing as it seeks to homogenize contributions into a single value which means very little. Badges only work on simple, measurable actions, and are a lot more fun. "Aspiring Architect -- Created 1 blueprint." "Gold Star -- Edited any text field." "Bug Hugger Bronze -- Touched 10 bugs. Silver at 50." "Bug Zapper Bronze -- Closed 10 bugs as Invalid. Silver at 50." Is a lot more appealing to people, as it has a clear value to anyone who sees it. They're really only for the recipient though, as a source of pride and instant feedback on what they've accomplished thus far. > The thing here I would like to focus on is _notifications_, which is > within the website to say "other people acted on things you care > about". > So far subscriptions do well with that. Anything noisier and I think my INBOX will start to cry. ;) What thing on launchpad *isn't* working that way? _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~launchpad-translators Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~launchpad-translators More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
