I have noticed one trend among the groups, namely a "group" being a thinly-or-not-all-veiled reincarnation of an NGO or other such organization, which can likely also be found in the organization listing. Maybe I am being a purist, but I would have thought "groups" would have some larger thematic purpose, such as one that would embrace all the organizations with a common cause or purpose, for the benefit of all.
I would not suggest closing down any group, but asking the groups' originators to rename their respective groups and changing avatars to make them more inclusive seems appropriate. As an alternative, encouraging new groups which are more generic and thereby more inclusive would be beneficial.
Or again, am I being too much of a purist?
David Messages done with sustainable energy, with Wind and Sun!
We are hoping to gather feedback from the community on improving the groups functionality as well as usability. Please put any ideas or suggestions here.
We are also conducting telephone interviews, if you know someone who has set up a group and would like to be interviewed by a member of WiserEarth, let Camilla know
Hey, all:
I have noticed one trend among the groups, namely a "group" being a thinly-or-not-all-veiled reincarnation of an NGO or other such organization, which can likely also be found in the organization listing. Maybe I am being a purist, but I would have thought "groups" would have some larger thematic purpose, such as one that would embrace all the organizations with a common cause or purpose, for the benefit of all.
I would not suggest closing down any group, but asking the groups' originators to rename their respective groups and changing avatars to make them more inclusive seems appropriate. As an alternative, encouraging new groups which are more generic and thereby more inclusive would be beneficial.
Or again, am I being too much of a purist?
David
Messages done with sustainable energy, with Wind and Sun!
>>Camilla
A draft of the survey for improving groups is on the following WikiPage. http://www.wiserearth.org/article/c53c2fc61831e5dd998fef2ea09b312b/new/1/group/WiserEarthEditors
We are hoping to gather feedback from the community on improving the groups functionality as well as usability. Please put any ideas or suggestions here.
We are also conducting telephone interviews, if you know someone who has set up a group and would like to be interviewed by a member of WiserEarth, let Camilla know