We would like to get some more useful discussion going, without the distractions of off-topic posts, flaming, gibberish or thread hijacking.

 

Since this is almost impossible to do on a public forum, we put our heads together in the mods' area and came up with a new feature for SFN: Member Projects.

 

What's Involved:

 

Each project will be different. A topic will be set, with a short list of key objectives that need to be achieved as the goal of the project.

 

There will be a subscription period during which time anyone interested in joining the project will be able to register their interest. This will be a bit like in the challenge threads for debates, with the key difference that no extra information will be given about the project.

 

Once the members of the project team have been decided, a forum will be opened under "Projects" for threads relating to that specific project. Only team members will be able to post here, but everyone will be able to read the contents of the project.

 

Each project will have different requirements and no two will be the same. Some might have a strict limit on the maximum number of participants, others might need as many members as possible. Some may have a single objective, others may have many. Time scales for completion of objectives will also vary, but we will try to ensure that each project lasts a couple of weeks at least.

 

Important:

 

These projects may require quite a bit of work. Think carefully about the project outline before deciding if you want to take part. If you cannot invest the time in participation or outside research (if necessary), you might find it difficult to contribute to the project.

 

The structure of this feature is quite flexible. We'd appreciate feedback from project participants on any of the problems or areas that might be improved.

 

 

See this thread for more details: Member Project Guidelines.

Any more information on the kind of projects we are talking about?

The first project brief will appear tomorrow.

 

It will involve organisational structures, resource management, technological development and social constructs.