Thanks. But you sound kinda terrified that your new influx of users might not like this site. And telling people that there's a rub, and that it can be "daunting," well, that's a turn-off. It's as if you don't believe in the usability of your own product. Maybe the months in the barren wilderness have gotten to ya... Anyway, next time try something like: While most new users take to Hubski like fish to water, some users who are accustomed to Facebook or Reddit may take a while to acclimatize. It's like switching from writing with a quill to writing with a ball-point pen: weird at first, but you pretty soon get used to it, and you'll never want to go back.
I'm not trying to sell you anything, maybe you're not used to that.you sound kinda terrified
nopeAnd telling people that there's a rub, and that it can be "daunting," well, that's a turn-off
It's honest. If a learning curve is a turn off, hubski will not be for you. It's as if you don't believe in the usability of your own product.
We've been around for almost 5 years. I don't have to believe in the usability. I use it. Many of us have been using it for years. Maybe the months in the barren wilderness have gotten to ya
I have no idea what you mean by this. next time try something like: While most new users take to Hubski like fish to water...
Well, that didn't last long - I didn't even see all the drama.
It's possible (and I hope this is the case) they may have simply decided to grab a new screen-name and start again, without this interchange hanging over their head. As kb sez : lurk moar
You know what, I have been fretting about this all day, no matter what nothing beats a face to face conversation and I fear that I may have misinterpreted their original post. Also, I think they may have thought my reply was more antagonistic than I intended it to be. That said, I'm able to see much of the conversations etc happening since the influx, though by no means all of it, and it seems like the OVERWHELMING majority of new users are absolutely amazing. Seriously. Very thoughtful and interesting people.Well, that didn't last long - I didn't even see all the drama.
Yeah, it's not representative of what is occurring in this influx.
Try not to fret about it, tng - you're a class act all the way, as far as I can see.
Thanks Brian, see #27. Also, that may be the first Taylor Swift song I've ever heard, knowing it was TS.
I think your link needs "pub" where "edit" is - but I saw what you meant.
That's the only TS song I know; just tryin' to be cool :-)
Good luck to you in your pursuits.I'm starting to see why you haven't gotten anywhere in 5 years.
We have built an amazing community, we have done so much together as a group. If Hubski had reached its apex four days ago, I would have counted it a major achievement in my life. Your initial comment was presumptuous which I can handle but this one is flat out rude.
Perhaps you could learn from your own advice of choosing words carefully. There may well be some valid criticism within your comments, but they're worded in an antagonistic fashion. A prime rule to giving criticisms is to try and make it sound that, as much as possible, it is not the person's fault. It is always a problem with the thing you're observing, never the human behind it. The original comment starts off with the direct personal assertion of: Which is then followed by: Wording it like that makes it sound like it's a criticism of thenewgreen as a person rather than what the post says. It is of no surprise if someone becomes defensive after that. Especially as anyone who actually knows tng would be aware that he is incredibly passionate about the site and its users. He clearly believes in the project he is part of. By making the comments personal you leave little option than for the other person to refute your remarks. A less confrontation way to write those sentences (which I don't actually agree with) might be: or That way, you can say the same thing and it also allows the OP to look at the observations as objectively as possible without having to deal with what sounds like unfounded attacks on his character.you sound kinda terrified that your new influx of users might not like this site
It's as if you don't believe in the usability of your own product.
The post makes it seem like the site is scared of new users
The way the post is worded gives off a sense of uncertainty in regards to the site's usability
Absolutely nothing in that post was hostile, defensive, or argumentative. Whereas almost every word you have written is exactly what you described. I think what he's saying (and you're missing) is that Hubski was not set up to be a Reddit replacement during their recent turmoil. That's all he's ever said in his original post or in his reply to your feedback.