Reply #246: These are great ideas! I also have one suggestion

[eleny]

It's about this in the Rules paragraph: "And we may implement a function that automatically blocks an individual from posting in a thread if they get a post removed from that thread."

I've seen people get a posting deleted come back and post again in the thread to make amends or clarify. And it moves the discussion to a very good place. Sometimes when people work things out among themselves in public, friendships are forged. When things are left dangling, it can be awkward into the future. I'd hate to put yet another job on the mods. But perhaps this rule might not be automated. Maybe the mod who removes a posting could watch the thread for a bit to see if things straighten themselves out. And maybe sometimes it's just plain fun to watch an interesting .... erm ... "discussion".

Overall, the proposed changes sound so great. I'm a GD denizen and am excited to see how changes would improve keeping up with topics I'm interested in. Consolidating some DU Groups and being able to customize some things are terrific improvements. Introducing journals is a fabulous idea. I've wished for an easier way to find topics started by certain members. Journaling takes that to a more interesting and informative level.

Thanks for all the time and thought the admins put into this. I'm totally delighted!