Your Comments, Please
OK. PDD has been pretty fun ever since its rebirth. But still, I'm curious -- why is it that 3/4 of the members of this site have never posted anything?
I wonder if there are things we can do to make it easier, or if there is a problem that we're overlooking.
When I look at the Activity Log for PDD, I see a lot of weird things. A lot of people are apparantly having trouble remembering their username and password. Well, I can't help you there really. But if there's anything else about the way the site works that's keeping people away, I'd like to know.
Keep in mind that there is a lot I can't change. I don't have power over how Movable Type works. But should there be tutorials? Clearer instructions? A better "psychological environment"?
I'd especially like to hear from those PDD members who have not posted. But everyone is welcome.
Thanks.
Comments
I find this blog extremely hard to use. it's confusing. you should try a php messageboard system. it's a lot simpler, more organized..
my 2 cents
Posted by: wrekt | October 19, 2005 01:56 PM
I'm a recent member who has never posted. I forgot my password, remembered it, and I just made a post about curling. The moveable type seemed pretty easy to me, but a "How To Post in Five Easy Steps" guide would be helpful.
Posted by: drifter | October 19, 2005 03:58 PM
The old PDD had a better visual layout: easier and nicer to look at, more posts per page. Um, that's all I can think of for now.
Posted by: vicarious | October 19, 2005 06:11 PM
I honestly haven't had anything to say, I think I've left a couple of comments - but I never registered or logged in since the big change. But I just tried it, and it seems like it's pretty darned simple.
Not that I ever get out of the house to do anything, but I kindof miss the big list of local links, Other than that, I think the usability is fine and dandy.
Posted by: clumsy | October 19, 2005 08:44 PM
i've no idea how to post. i know how to post a sentence or two & toss in a link for something, but how does one go about transfering pictures?
it's all beyond me. i like to add my 2 cents. about it.
even if i knew how to make interesting posts, i've no idea of what to post. so far i've never come across anything that seems plausable.
i also miss the local links & the other links as well.
i used them alot.
& i liked reading black print on white background, too. this new black thing is kinda, well, black.
ya know, who cares?
Posted by: budb | October 19, 2005 10:03 PM
yeah dude, i kinda have to squint to read this shit. the blackground ain't conducive to text-y posts.
as to why i don't post...well, you know me. i have certain priorities: i'd rather have a screwdriver after work than sit for another half-hour in front of the screen. those drinkies can't wait!
Posted by: maria | October 20, 2005 10:26 AM
I agree with the part about the links. Something has to be done about that.
Posted by: Barrett | October 21, 2005 12:16 AM
first of all your css sub sys.config file is concatenating the tabular melbatoasting prefrimulation spoinkenator. Also, the MySql overdrive is hyper-threading causing asynchronous table meshing...and we know what THAT can do. Really, I've found that it's easy to "overbuild" a web site and freak out the n00bs. A easy how-to or FAQ might help guide some peeps back home but , I think that the lack of posting is directly related to the closing and destruction of house of doughnuts....er upcoming possible social and cultural dormancy of Duluth....be kind.
Posted by: baci | October 21, 2005 07:36 AM
hey what about a postering effort...The sleeper must awaken!
Posted by: baci | October 21, 2005 07:40 AM
My only 2cents is to avoid the PhP blog systems. They all look too cookie-cutter even if you fool with the color schemes. never have liked them
Posted by: edgewood | October 21, 2005 01:09 PM
I don't like the background being black, it's hard on me peepers. other than that, it takes a few trys to get to understand how to post in a new system but that's not really different than any other system you start using for the first time. I've never been here everyday 4-6 times a day...I just come when I can and add what I feel like adding. Semi-lurker.
Posted by: de man | October 21, 2005 02:09 PM