First, I did not just join. I have been a member since 2004. I am the same ARTc, ARTc2 and now ARTc3. There had been an issue with my registration and so I had to re-register.
On topic... There have been so many intelligent and thoughtful posts to this thread. Here's my take...
Information Architecture is a relatively new discipline. As such, we are still learning and the curve is steep. The mistakes we've made - and continue to make - are huge and sometimes with consequences: teen bullying, suicide, etc.
I can say that many of the concerns that were brought up here have been now considered and integrated into the newer reputational systems. In fact, the very "Ignore" button we're getting is consider a part of a reputational system, albeit not a very "strong" one.
From the, Dear Rob..., thread, it seems that we're getting the "Ignore" button back, this time with additional features. I am truly a team player and hope that it works perfectly, or at least good enough. In fact, I will be watching and perhaps will integrate what I've learned into future projects.
As for targeted ads... It is true that google and other search engines make up a large part of what ads are served you, but not just the search engines. You are being watched - perhaps not by any one person - but by the systems that are in place to monetize the Internet. Almost every site you visit and every click through you make has an impact on your digital footprint. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Like the poster earlier who said they were proud that they were getting mostly theater ads, I too enjoy the targeted nature of the ads that are served me.
Here the one that has me stumped and I will spend quite some time thinking about... People who because of the celebracy (not a word, but you know what I mean), believe that they need anonymity. Its a good point and I will think about it and perhaps even have to solve that issue on other projects I am involved with.
Thank you all for adding to this thread. I really have enjoyed everyone's thoughts. I am looking forward to seeing how the "Ignore" button works for us. I too would like to see this site have a more "positive" tone.
ARTc3 formerly ARTc. Actually been a poster since 2004. My name isn't Art. Drop the "3" and say the signature and you'll understand.
Updated On: 8/23/13 at 01:26 PM
