Seems like this place is going to be growing even more, possibly exponentially. Looks like you added some mods, which tells me you might be thinking the same thing.
Idea: Add one more tab to the menu (Hot/New/Rising/Top) and call it "Newbies" or something so new people can be directed. I suggest it be a top 20 posts you think are most helpful to newcomers.
That could cut down on "hey, what's Q" "is this real?" kind of stuff, and keep the boards clean.
If you like the idea, this thread can be a place for everyone to nominate posts that could be in that list.
Wish we could tag posts, too. There are so many posts of the same bloody thing over and over again, of things from days ago as well as things posted a few minutes earlier. If they could somehow be grouped, or if a warning could pop up for reposts of the same links, it'd help clean things up a bit.
It’s a spectacular idea! But we should also embrace these new people and not make them feel unwelcome. We shouldn’t make them feel as if they have to go to their little corner and maybe this wasn’t your intention with what you said. I just thought to share this :)
Right, I agree. We don't want to push them off into a corner, but we can already see that if 45 out of 50 posts on New are not really productive, it is going to be a mess.
And that's assuming everyone has the best of intentions. Add in some paid shills and it turns into a mess in a hurry.
Ah that is true!
I have noticed this happening. Especially within the last hours. I agree with you and we shall see who brings posts in the comments.
This is a great idea. Something to give direction to people unfamiliar with Q. You can tell by the questions asked, people need guidance. Coming in at this stage would be overwhelming.