F4 - Connect (The new way to get help)

[PayneTrain]

Originally Posted by asid61

I had a huge post written up, but deleted it because it would just further the argument.

Instead of flaming F4 Connect, please try to post constructive criticism or words for improvement.

You seem to operate under a definition of flaming that is magnitudes broader and more sensitive than most people on the internet use for it. Flaming involves making derisive or insulting remarks at one party that are tangential or irrelevant the topic at hand. There was a patch of irrelevant discussion w/r/t AIM, but I would be interested to see what you consider flaming. There has been hard criticism, sure, but this is a harshly critical bunch. Needlessly going on the defensive will not endear people to your cause.

Coincidentally, I am curious to see how this turns out. I don't think this is really such a bad idea in theory but the practice could leave much to be desired. Realistically, not involving a lot of experienced people help answer tough questions could prove be damaging but I respect your efforts. Chief is a scary place, in no thanks to some posts that I make (i think they are justifiable but still can be aggressive)

Let’s give the kids a chance to voice their concerns in some channel. Even if it has its flaws, I think CD is still the best channel but F4 can't be stopped to do what they want.

Juggling this program will become very challenging, I imagine. Even if you disagree to this idea, maybe making a report on this program available to CD after this summer and feel period would be a good faith move. Remove names and affiliations and post questions and answers (and relevant outcomes to them) after some time has passed.

Kudos to you kids on the effort, but please do the right thing when undertaking this.