Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

[Randolfe Wicker]

Peter of MeFeddia says:   "1 example is: I don't allow star ratings with reviews, because that would encourage a mindset of "popularity is important".   Sorry to say that I disagree with you.  Star ratings are actually very important and should be allowed.  That is especially true when the star ratings are accompanied by text critiques.   I trust the judgment of many over the opinions of the "anointed few".  Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, Activist Advisor: The Immortality Institute Hoboken, NJ http://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/ 201-656-3280     ----- Original Message ----- From: petertheman To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 10:29 AM Subject: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for > > I think vlogging can be greatly impacted through directories. That is why > > we as a community should work to set up an "open directory" that will become > > the accepted norm.  Otherwise, others will set up slanted and manipulated > > and even "closed" directories. I am (clearly, since I built Mefeedia.com) a believer in directories. They have their pros and cons. And I do believe strongly that having *open* directories is very important. I try hard to make Mefeedia open, and there are things I still need to work on. 1 example is: I don't allow star ratings with reviews, because that would encourage a mindset of "popularity is important". Sorting by popularity is something I do on the /feeds/ page (because you have to sort by something), but it's the easy way out. I don't like it, and I'm adding other sorting options in the next version (coming out end next week). The problem with popularity is not just that it encourages the "popular" mindset (is this highschool or what?) but also: what is the algorythm? Right now, in Mefeedia it's just amount of videos watched. But that's not that great. So anyways, what does an "open" directory mean? Having a directory is great for 2 things: to introduce newbies to videobloggers, and to go find some new stuff you didn't know about. Having an "open" directory means that all videobloggers have an equal chance to get listed in the directory, and to get discovered in the directory. It means that you don't just promote the popular and commercial stuff, but that you actively try to promote the unknown vlogs too. Enough ranting! Peter -- http://mefeedia.com SPONSORED LINKS Individual Fireant Typepad Use YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "videoblogging" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.