On May 19, 2012, at 7:12 AM, Stephen J. Turnbull wrote: > George Chatzisofroniou writes: >> Hello Patrick, >> >> On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 12:09 AM, Patrick Ben Koetter >> <p...@state-of-mind.de> wrote: >>> Like with most statistical data I mostly see the figures being >>> used to give statements on quantity - top poster, number of >>> threads etc. Do you think it would be possible to also make some >>> statements on quality? > > +1 > > For example, I think this would be really useful for class discussion > lists and the like (on the theory that the best way to learn a subject > is to teach it to others). > >> The metrics will primarily extract the activity of a mailing list >> and its users. >> >> It is possible to emphasize on the quality of the posts but i think >> this is a different app > > I don't see why. I would think quality metrics would be usefully > presented via the same application as quantity metrics. It would be > interesting to correlate quality and quantity, for example. > > Do you mean to say "this is out of scope of my project?" As much as > I'd like to see quality metrics provided, I'd have to agree with you > that it's out of scope of your project (maybe you could do one or more > quality metrics on a time-permitting basis at the end of the period).
I agree that he should think in terms of having additional "quality-based" metrics and presentations. This ties directly into some of the things that the "hyperkitty" guys are doing. We need to develop a single approach to the collection, storage, and display of this information. However, other than considering how the "hooks" would work, I think that this is beyond the scope of this phase of development. Implementation should be considered to be part of a different "contract". Richard _______________________________________________ Mailman-Developers mailing list Mailman-Developers@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/mailman-developers Mailman FAQ: http://wiki.list.org/x/AgA3 Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/mailman-developers%40python.org/ Unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/mailman-developers/archive%40jab.org Security Policy: http://wiki.list.org/x/QIA9
