Yes. I think if – let’s say for a period of two months – there is nothing new added to it, neither from a community member nor from the community leader it should be shut. This in order to ensure that contributions are made on a regular basis and effort is made by both parties.
I think rather than imposing such penal measures, it would be better to take some positive measures to keep the interest of the community members alive. In this regard, some of the tips from the discussion – “Suggestions for potential Community Leaders” – could be useful.
First, who is Postmonkey? What does PM have to do with the hours of work that someone places in setting up LEARNHUB? Why not contact the creator of LH, and offer assistance? Arbitrary cancellation can make enemies forever! Have you even LOOKED at the content of ANY Learnhub?
Hi, my name is Karin and you are more than welcome to look up my profile. Poshmonkey is my username. This is just a discussion board. It gives the member a chance to voice their opinions regarding different things. After all, we are all investing our time and effort in Learnhub. After having thought about this particular discussion topic I’ve come to a conclusion that it would not be wise to delete the community because the wealth of information that that community holds could come in handy for people who join Learnhub later on. Therefore it would be like destroying a valuable book ….
You do raise a good point though. What about EMPTY inactive communities? I think those should be deleted after communicating with the owner. Even though communities with more activity “bubble to the top”, users might find coming across empty inactive communities discouraging.
Maybe there should be an archive section on Learnhub for old, inactive communities. This would provide the community leaders an additional service for them to go back and revive a community if they choose to do so later on, in their own time.
Hi All,
I am writing because I have a site that has had little added in about one month. However, I do have things to add and do intend to but I am struggling with health issues and can not always accomplish what I start out to do in a time line I have set. I think that Poshmonkey states it best. It would be like destroying a valuable book.
However, I also agree if a member does not make an effort to maintain their site than after maybe a period of time (little longer than stated) owner be sent a email stating that the site requires updating or new entry in order to be maintained on the server. Just my suggestion.
Hi All,
I am writing because I have a site that has had little added in about one month. However, I do have things to add and do intend to but I am struggling with health issues and can not always accomplish what I start out to do in a time line I have set. I think that Poshmonkey states it best. It would be like destroying a valuable book.
However, I also agree if a member does not make an effort to maintain their site than after maybe a period of time (little longer than stated) owner be sent a email stating that the site requires updating or new entry in order to be maintained on the server. Just my suggestion.
Thanks for your opinion babceo, always appreciated!
I Like the idea of a longer time to see activity, then possibly communication with the leader, an offer of support if wanted or needed and certainly the idea of an archive is a good one. I have just reconnected today with a learnhub friend who is a community leader who has been inactive for a couple of months. We have had a flurry of e-mails, and she is now back on line and enjoying all that is new since her absence . That is the ebb and flow of a busy life sometimes.
DRHUGH, your comment suggests that you have removed yourself from this discussion. It is just a voluntary exchange of ideas.
I think rather than imposing such penal measures, it would be better to take some positive measures to keep the interest of the community members alive. In this regard, some of the tips from the discussion – “Suggestions for potential Community Leaders” – could be useful.
