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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
I was wondering if people in Philosophy would find it helpful to have our topics categorized. For example, religious topics under a "Religious" heading, language-topics under a "Language" heading, etc? Right now, it is not so easy to see and keep up with what the forum discussed within these "spheres". But if they were put under such category-headings, I think that would be very helpful to see and use and even continue discussions that were already made within special areas. There doesn't need to be any removal of what we presently have either. We could simply have an option called "Category View" that would show the whole Philosophy forum according to important areas of discussion. If you are interested, I am willing to make a beginning to the work and make a categorized list of all the threads in Philosophy. When I am done, I will post the list and we can all discuss how it works, how it doesn't work, how it may be improved, etc. Do you think this is a good idea? |
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Falling rain
since 2008-01-31
Posts 2178Small town, Illinois |
That is not a bad idea you got there!! I think it would work out pretty well.. But I think for the monerators, and such people who organize and run this web-site it, might be more to put on there plate. But that is just my guess.. But if they wouldn't mind it I think it would be a great idea to consider.
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
These thread cross-pollinate so much, that I don't see how strict categorization would improve anything. For example a thread about "Evolution" might touch upon Philosophy of Science, epistemology, philosophy of religion, politics, and ethics ... and that's before anyone has even replied.  I personally think "Philosophy" is broad enough, and yet specific enough for our purposes here. Maybe I could ask a question: What problem do you see that such labeling would correct, or what benefit would it bring? Are you having difficulty finding previous threads? Stephen |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
Falling Rain, I'm glad you think so. It is hard to say how much work it would involve for the moderators, if much at all. But I thought it was worth bringing up for consideration. Stephanos, I think that is the way it is for basically anything Stephanos. No category is untouched by things from other categories. A category doesn't mean "nothing from other categories", but it has a chief or predominating spirit or theme etc. And indeed, I find that the topics of our posts do as well, despite whatever else may come in. It is by that that a thread would be categorized by. It is difficult to keep up with what threads/discussions we had in the past in important areas of discussion, when the threads are so mixed up. The categories would make the "past" of Philosophy 101 readily sorted and viewable here in Philosophy, so people may better know about them, participate in them, and use them to help in the present, instead of much the contrary. [This message has been edited by Essorant (06-19-2008 04:31 PM).] |
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oceanvu2 Senior Member
since 2007-02-24
Posts 1066Santa Monica, California, USA |
Ess, you are of course a madman, said in the most friendly and truly appreciative sense. But, I trust you have more of interest going on in your life than trying to organize this rambunctuous crowd. If you really have nothing better to do, try breaking down "The Alley" in terms of vituperative, inane, etc. But no, I wouldn't expect anyone to go there... Really the best, Jimbeaux |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Or you might gain some useful experience by practicing herding cats.  |
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
Cat Herder Now there's a screen-name for ya. |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
"madman" "Cat Herder" The glories of winning a great name  |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
Here is a bit of a beginning. Right now most of the categories are only loosely sorted, but when I have time I hope to look over and sort them more thoroughly. By the way, no thread was over looked. They are all included all the way from the earliest thread to Great Onion's thread "a higher power" |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
I'm impressed, Ess. |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
Wow! I thought it would be a lot of work for little benefit, but it's actually kinda cool. |
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
I must add my admiration here. Now publish it Ess and give me some royalties eh? Stephen |
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Grinch Member Elite
since 2005-12-31
Posts 2929Whoville |
I still don’t see the benefit, I’m not saying there isn’t any, I just can’t think of a situation where I’d use it. Maybe it's just me though. |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
Thanks. If it helps anyone or anything methinks it was worth the work. |
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oceanvu2 Senior Member
since 2007-02-24
Posts 1066Santa Monica, California, USA |
Hi Ess! I'm impressed, too. Great rational breakdown of categories. My only question is whether the cross-pollination of ideas,categories within threads is interesting or distracting? Yes, folks with different, um, agendas, may disrupt a thread and turn it on it's head or whatever. Makes for a lively community, I think. Best, Jimbeaux |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
quote: Yes. Interesting and distracting |
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
Ess, I just wanted you to know that I used it just the other day. Made finding an old quote in an old thread much easier. Stephen |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
I am glad to hear that, Stephanos. That was exactly the kind of help I was hoping it may give people. |
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