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New LinkedIn Groups "Discussion Feature" Issues
LinkedIn has just rolled out their new group Discussion feature - but that leads to a whole new set of questions that do not appear to be answered anywhere on the LinkedIn site or blog, so hopefully they may be answered here...?
There does not appear to be any way for a group owner to have a moderated discussion group? Meaning the only options are to either have an unmoderated discussion or none at all?
So, if a group member causes trouble in the group discussion, is there anything that can be done short of blocking that member from that group? And if that is done, does that also remove the problem post(s) made by that former group member or does that problem post remain on the group discussion board?
There is a new "Updates" tab that is separate from the Discussions tab - but, other than the name, there is absolutely no indication as to what it does or what it is - other than, based upon some group discussions that have already started, provide a summary of what is happening on the Discussions tab - and so, if the Discussions option for a group is turned off, what, if anything, is shown on the Updates tab (and what happens to any discussions that had already taken place - gone forever or just hidden?)
Ok, 'nuff for now. It is nice that LinkedIn appears to be making more of an effort, but better communication, especially as to the basics of how the new group features work would be most welcome...
There does not appear to be any way for a group owner to have a moderated discussion group? Meaning the only options are to either have an unmoderated discussion or none at all?
So, if a group member causes trouble in the group discussion, is there anything that can be done short of blocking that member from that group? And if that is done, does that also remove the problem post(s) made by that former group member or does that problem post remain on the group discussion board?
There is a new "Updates" tab that is separate from the Discussions tab - but, other than the name, there is absolutely no indication as to what it does or what it is - other than, based upon some group discussions that have already started, provide a summary of what is happening on the Discussions tab - and so, if the Discussions option for a group is turned off, what, if anything, is shown on the Updates tab (and what happens to any discussions that had already taken place - gone forever or just hidden?)
Ok, 'nuff for now. It is nice that LinkedIn appears to be making more of an effort, but better communication, especially as to the basics of how the new group features work would be most welcome...
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Inappropriate?It's my experience from several other sites that are for a specific function that adding discussion groups turns into a rathole at least an order of magnitude larger than everything else on the site combined.
The groups I manage already have multiple discussion forums set up elsewhere. We do NOT need them here. I'd rather see the bugs created in the past month fixed than unneeded, no make that detrimental functionality added.
I’m frustrated
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if anyone is really confused by this, recall the history of what MicroSoft did to Correl over Linux. It is too early to say "Long LIve LInkedIn" because the LinkedIn we know has not completely died. But the day is coming. You can tell from the respectful silence from management. So let me be the first: Long Live LinkedIn. Everyone else: man the life-Pods. -
Inappropriate?200 Characters???? 200 Characters????????? OMG give me a break! That is not even enough room to bother to announce the feature to my group members!
This is an absolute waste of time.
I’m feeling taken advantage of and patronized by LinkedIn.
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Inappropriate?I outlined the whole situation from my perspective HERE so I won't go rehash it. I will add another face to the total, and I suspect the usual Group Manager faces will appear in comments over time
I’m disappointed that the first problem still isn't solved and we are onto the next problem
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Inappropriate?Making the best of the situation, which the new feature permits, I have used the discussion feature to "form letter" (using the max 200 characters) all the groups relevent to my own group to invite members to my group.
I do not intend to do it again in 2008, realising that not every one will choose to come to me through a SPAM, but now they have a choice. Thanks to the new feature, I have been able to reach out to everyone efficiently. That's about all I can smile about.
I hope others will not use this same feature to irresponsibly SPAM me every week, and I hope I am not punished (read: delisted/blocked) because I have responsibly used the feature improvement given to me for what appears to be its sole purpose.
I’m satisfied by the new feature's increased SPAM capability but worried it won't be used responsibly by 20+ million people.
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Inappropriate?I've taken a preemptive first strike, and disabled discussions for the groups I manage. We already have that feature elsewhere, and don't need it here.
Discussions have been the downfall of too many other web sites I've used. It distracts from their mission and runs everyone down the drain.
I’m frustrated
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I must have missed this feature function in the operator's manual. Now that I searched for it, I will likewise take the same precaution. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. And I would also say this solves the problem from the Group Manager perspective - except that I DO NOT WANT LINKEDIN TO HIDE MY GROUP'S WEBSITE INFORMATION - which is where discussion should take place. From a reader's POV, I will still get SPAMmed by the other groups I do not "pwn." <---maybe we should start talking leet 5p33k or some other adolescent gibberish to get the attention we deserve?
