Posted by Dinah on October 14, 2007, at 13:24:48
In reply to Re: opening boards and closing boards, posted by Dr. Bob on October 14, 2007, at 12:58:53
> > What were you thinking of in terms of criteria?
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> > Dinah
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> I don't know, something like a month without any new threads?IMO, I don't think anything that mechanical would do. For one thing, people might post on a board if they see it's there because they think they're supposed to. So you might get a post a month, or a post and a few replies.
Also, some boards fit more easily into the purpose and culture of larger boards, so it would be just reversing a decision to try out a single purpose board that really never got its feet. Like work or parenting could easily go back on social, as could relationships, I think.
And the reverse is true. Some boards should be kept regardless of activity because their inclusion on the larger boards would not work as smoothly. For example, if you're going to allow the discussion of religion and politics on Babble, I think Politics and Faith should remain open.
And some boards should be kept separate because what's being discussed is something that can be more openly discussed in a single purpose board. Because there is less chance for misunderstandings or hurt feelings if it is clearly understood that the board has a specific purpose.
That's my thinking at least.
Dinah
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