Improve moderation of this forum
When any idea is closed because it is deemed "too similar" to existing ideas, there should be links to one or more of these "similar" ideas. It would also often be appropriate to copy the closed idea into an existing thread, with a note saying that it originated elsewhere and was copied in by a moderator.
Simply closing ideas with a generic comment that it is "like other similar ideas" is counterproductive. There is no search function to determine what was in the moderator's mind when assessing this "similarity".
Simply closing ideas with a generic comment that it is "like other similar ideas" is counterproductive. There is no search function to determine what was in the moderator's mind when assessing this "similarity".
Why the contribution is important
By simply closing ideas that an unknown moderator deems "too similar" you are stifling opinions, wasting people's time, and failing to properly reflect the full amount and diversity of opinions about such ideas.
The very first post I found about a topic that concerned me, was a reasonably detailed and considered post concerning shielding. Only after opening and reading the post did I discover it had been closed. In the next twenty minutes I was unable to find any other post I would consider "similar".
The original poster wasted their time and effort, and I have no idea where I am supposed to express my ideas concerning shielding without too having them summarily closed.
The very first post I found about a topic that concerned me, was a reasonably detailed and considered post concerning shielding. Only after opening and reading the post did I discover it had been closed. In the next twenty minutes I was unable to find any other post I would consider "similar".
The original poster wasted their time and effort, and I have no idea where I am supposed to express my ideas concerning shielding without too having them summarily closed.
by EckShielding on May 06, 2020 at 02:19PM
Posted by Sambrown May 06, 2020 at 21:21
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Posted by worstludditeever May 06, 2020 at 23:51
To be fair, this is a new website, exploring a new way of engagins, and it would be unbelievable if it worked perfectly first time. Just pity the fool that has to summarise and feed back these suggestions to the Scottish Governement :P
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Posted by Debrastorr May 07, 2020 at 00:09
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Posted by MrsBoggs May 07, 2020 at 00:32
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Posted by borisjlives May 07, 2020 at 10:09
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Posted by debbiec139 May 07, 2020 at 10:34
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Posted by Kela1128 May 07, 2020 at 10:45
Agree with the suggestion for a search function, but appreciate that this isn't a quick fix and will entail change to code.
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Posted by opinionatedbesom May 07, 2020 at 10:46
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Posted by Rosemary May 07, 2020 at 11:07
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Posted by bstrata May 07, 2020 at 11:41
The best approach would have been for the moderators to restrict the creation of new posts in the first place and open up new topics on which to probe.
For instance, perhaps start with schools, then branch out into nurseries, Primary, Secondary or Exams/Remote Learning etc. Or start outdoor activities, then probe on cycling/sunbathing whatever.
There is clearly too much here to be synthesized and I suspect the Scottish Gov will use crowd mentality to filter out subjects to take forward based on comments and star ratings.
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Posted by Pretendiname May 07, 2020 at 12:48
https://www.ideas.gov.scot/covid-19-a-framework-for-decision-making/hms-louisa-jordan
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Posted by cfm1 May 07, 2020 at 13:08
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Posted by colinbro99 May 07, 2020 at 13:36
Will revert to Twitter until you improve, sorry
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Posted by Alasdrum May 07, 2020 at 13:43
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Posted by Ettiennebhoy May 07, 2020 at 14:27
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Posted by Lornab May 07, 2020 at 16:14
When i filter by highest rating and on my front screen there are 6 topics with the word golf in the title - how are these no closed and merged?
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