It may be helpful to have a sociogram of STers. In that way we all might know the cliques, those who are rather independent, those who seem welcome in all groups, etc.
Currently, the uninitiated might step in it with someone in a clique and just get buried by others in the clique. Not by reason but by ridicule without content.
ST is rather territorial: intellectually territorial, friend territorial and probably in other ways too. Intellectual territory has validity because if we can't explain our ideas we are not very relevant. We might be right but we are not going to carry the day.
On the other hand, there is the complaint about how forums and the internet bring out a less noble side in people. The bullies that pile on to maintain a strong clique with little more to offer than: your mama, spit out my coffee, wow just wow, etc.
Perhaps Alexa measurements could start tracking more insight full measurements beyond cliques and responses. Could we know how many responses really have a content component and not just a slamming with nothing offered to move the discussion along?
One of the reasons Facebook, forums, etc. might be the way they are is that we could be rewarding vitriol internet traffic rather than real discussion. It's as if internet discussion is still in a childish "Lord of the Flies" schematic rather than a more adult one.
A sociogram of STers would be worth a master's a degree. Which could be pursued by a doctoral degree to delve into the dynamic behind the sociogram.
PS Certainly a lack of bodily control by a group that wants to be known for their athleticism - spit out my coffee - really? Wow just wow.
Indoor Triathlete - I thought I was right, until I realized I was wrong.
Currently, the uninitiated might step in it with someone in a clique and just get buried by others in the clique. Not by reason but by ridicule without content.
ST is rather territorial: intellectually territorial, friend territorial and probably in other ways too. Intellectual territory has validity because if we can't explain our ideas we are not very relevant. We might be right but we are not going to carry the day.
On the other hand, there is the complaint about how forums and the internet bring out a less noble side in people. The bullies that pile on to maintain a strong clique with little more to offer than: your mama, spit out my coffee, wow just wow, etc.
Perhaps Alexa measurements could start tracking more insight full measurements beyond cliques and responses. Could we know how many responses really have a content component and not just a slamming with nothing offered to move the discussion along?
One of the reasons Facebook, forums, etc. might be the way they are is that we could be rewarding vitriol internet traffic rather than real discussion. It's as if internet discussion is still in a childish "Lord of the Flies" schematic rather than a more adult one.
A sociogram of STers would be worth a master's a degree. Which could be pursued by a doctoral degree to delve into the dynamic behind the sociogram.
PS Certainly a lack of bodily control by a group that wants to be known for their athleticism - spit out my coffee - really? Wow just wow.
Indoor Triathlete - I thought I was right, until I realized I was wrong.