Hi all. I probably worded some stuff wrong so, I am going to address everyone's concerns.
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Originally Posted by pwnageNick
So basically an all-student version of CD...
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Actually no. To start asking questions is not limited to students just answering them is. One large benefit to this program is it allows people to ask questions they would normally have to make a throwaway account for. Its also great for less advanced technical help or as we said it "noob" questions. Basically we are there if a person is too embarrassed to post it here. Lastly we think the personal connection you could gain through something like a skype call and the ability to get follow up help on any issue is valuable and something Chiefdelphi lacks.
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Originally Posted by Gregor
What's the vetting process for who gets the power to reply? Especially if it's a private conversation, or a conversation just amongst students, sometimes the wrong information may be given, even if the person giving the advice thinks they're right.
At least when giving information on CD there are 100 angry Lythegoes with pitchforks waiting impatiently to correct any incorrect advice.
I don't understand the logic behind cutting out thousands of adults and many other students willing to give advice just so you can be different. As someone who spent four years on CD as a student, there is plenty opportunity to make your student voice heard.
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Its not about getting our voice heard. That is what the show is there for. What this is about is assisting the community with our knowledge base. We have 60 people. We can/will answer pretty much any question accurately. Currently answering questions is restricted to the F4 Board (Our board of elected officials) but, we will implement some stuff to make sure only qualified people answer questions.
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Originally Posted by bkahl
One of the options for this "F4-Connect" is 'Technical Questions'.
Please remember-- this program is SO successful because of the unbelievably smart and resourceful mentors. Actively trying to rid them from contributing to our community is not what we should be doing. (I say this as a COLLEGE STUDENT, because I, too, still learn from the more experienced mentors around me)
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That is because we will answer technical issues. We do realize chiefdelphi is a better alternative for most technical issues but, we do not want to restrict people too much.
I would not be where I am without mentors in this community. But, I think there are some problems where a personal setting with a knowledgeable student is better than a single text based reply from a mentor.