Also, it doesn’t seem people are using this post as an open thread much yet. I’m guessing it’s because:
it’s the first time the open thread has been in this format.
there was already an open thread people were using for this month, and they got their fix from that.
this was released quickly without announcement as a change in forum policy.
Anyway, I think we ought to keep experimenting with it next month and every two weeks after that on the EA Forum as well. I like more frequent open threads, plus I like how the topics in the newsletter provide a natural hook for starting discussions in the comments. I hope it’s a way to get more folks involved in the Forum. I personally actually enjoy spending time on the EA Forum, and also it’s my primary source for information on effective altruism now. However, that might just be because I’m a weird nerd that way.
Also, it doesn’t seem people are using this post as an open thread much yet. I’m guessing it’s because:
it’s the first time the open thread has been in this format.
there was already an open thread people were using for this month, and they got their fix from that.
this was released quickly without announcement as a change in forum policy.
Anyway, I think we ought to keep experimenting with it next month and every two weeks after that on the EA Forum as well. I like more frequent open threads, plus I like how the topics in the newsletter provide a natural hook for starting discussions in the comments. I hope it’s a way to get more folks involved in the Forum. I personally actually enjoy spending time on the EA Forum, and also it’s my primary source for information on effective altruism now. However, that might just be because I’m a weird nerd that way.
“However, that might just be because I’m a weird nerd that way.”
We all are :)
Good points, I’d suggest the same.