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++ Joe Montibello, MLIS Library Systems Manager Dartmouth College 603.646.9394 [log in to unmask] > On Nov 4, 2014, at 11:18 AM, Kyle Banerjee <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 7:34 AM, Schulkins, Joe < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> To be honest I absolutely hate the whole reputation and badge system for >> exactly the reasons you outline, but I can't deny that I do find the family >> of Stack Exchange sites extremely useful and by comparison Listservs just >> seem very archaic to me as it's all too easy for a question (and/or its >> answer) to drop through the cracks of a popular discussion. Are Listservs >> really the best way to deal with help? I would even prefer a Drupal site... >> > > The advantage of a list that gets pushed out to everyone is that it is an > ongoing conversation that helps the community keep connected and grow. Even > if technical assistance is a part of that conversation, I see that as a > secondary benefit. > > That basic questions get repeated and that questions/answers sometimes get > off track is not a problem. Quite the opposite, this format draws more > people into the conversation and makes it easier for them to connect with > others, contribute, and be inspired to do more. > > kyle