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How about you add a little note just above the reply button. Something like: Does this comment add value/insight/healthy debate to this topic? Very low tech
by spuz 16y ago
How about you add a little note just above the reply button. Something like:
Does this comment add value/insight/healthy debate to this topic?
Very low tech I know, but sometimes people need a little reminder to think about the tone of their message and how it will be received by the community before they hit that reply button.
- almost 16y agoHaving a reminder whenever you comment could cut down on thoughtless comments. Everyone makes a bad comment every now and then I think, a little nudge in the other direction could be all that's needed in some cases.
- JofArnold 16y agoTotally agreed. I made a similar comment above. I think it'll work.
- JeremyChase 16y agoIn general, text like that is never read on websites. It just adds clutter.
- zdw 16y agoTwo improvements: 1. Make it a checkbox people have to check. Just to force people to take one minor action, and read it. 2. Rotate the text with a variety of different statements, just to mix it up: "Are you being nice?" "Does this contribute to the conversation?" "Following the golden rule here?" and most importantly: "Will this get upvoted?" :P It's a low tech solution which focuses on fostering community values.