Help outside of the community -- good idea?
Hi, everyone. :)
Several recent posts, comments, and discussions have led me to think that maybe a lot of people could benefit from a kind of one-on-one teacher system. I know that a lot of time I get contacted outside of the community anyway, and so the idea of an actual system (essentially a permission and qualifications list) occurred to me. I was wondering if everyone would fill out this poll so I have an idea on the general sentiment. [Disclaimer: I'm not necessarily acting in my official mod capacity here, I'm just looking for the best way to find out if something is a good idea that I should raise to the other mods and we should pursue, or to see if I'm so off-base that I should drop it.] Thanks! :)
And feel free to elaborate, suggest new ideas, and discuss the concept in the comments. Just please bear in mind that this is a fledgeling idea, inspired mainly because I'm supposed to be working on term papers instead.
[Also, please remember that everything suggested in the comments, by me or by others, is not yet an actual plan, but a suggestion or an idea.]
Thank you!
Several recent posts, comments, and discussions have led me to think that maybe a lot of people could benefit from a kind of one-on-one teacher system. I know that a lot of time I get contacted outside of the community anyway, and so the idea of an actual system (essentially a permission and qualifications list) occurred to me. I was wondering if everyone would fill out this poll so I have an idea on the general sentiment. [Disclaimer: I'm not necessarily acting in my official mod capacity here, I'm just looking for the best way to find out if something is a good idea that I should raise to the other mods and we should pursue, or to see if I'm so off-base that I should drop it.] Thanks! :)
For those who consider themselves advanced: Would you be willing to have your AIM or YM name on a contact list, connected with a subject or subjects, for community members to reach out for direct help?
Yes, absolutely, I love to help.
16(27.6%)
Yes, if certain conditions were met.
8(13.8%)
Hmm... maybe. It depends how the system would work.
30(51.7%)
Probably not, I'm concerned about abuse, spam, harassment, etc.
3(5.2%)
No, I don't like helping people via messengers / I prefer not to be contacted by strangers.
1(1.7%)
I do not think such a system is a viable idea.
0(0.0%)
For those who consider themselves novices: would a list of people willing to tutor you in specific subjects be a valuable resource for you?
Yes! I learn best in carefully explained, one-on-one situations.
24(29.6%)
Yes, sometimes I get stuck and need a push.
32(39.5%)
Maybe, it depends on the people and the situation.
18(22.2%)
Probably not, I do fine with the memories.
6(7.4%)
No, I don't like to contact or be contacted by strangers on messengers.
1(1.2%)
I do not think such a system is a viable idea.
0(0.0%)
For all members: Would you like to see such a system or list as a feature of this community, or as a new community?
I'd like to see it as a feature here (an ever-updated post linked in the userinfo, for example).
88(89.8%)
I'd like to see it somewhere else.
6(6.1%)
I do not think such a system is a viable idea.
4(4.1%)
And feel free to elaborate, suggest new ideas, and discuss the concept in the comments. Just please bear in mind that this is a fledgeling idea, inspired mainly because I'm supposed to be working on term papers instead.
[Also, please remember that everything suggested in the comments, by me or by others, is not yet an actual plan, but a suggestion or an idea.]
Thank you!