[Goanet]The Wisdom of Crowds

2005-04-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fred’s candle appears to have drawn some new faces into Goanet’s Living Room! However, unlike newspapers – where the editorial policy illumines what types of candles can be brought into and lit – at Goanet, everyone is encouraged to bring and light their own candles. Over the years, we have

[Goanet]Re: Wisdom of crowds - another perspective

2005-04-28 Thread George Pinto
All, Every now and then Fred raises the issue of silent goanetters and social capital. I believe he is genuinely interested in both and cannot think of any other cyberGoan who is more e-involved. As far as silent goanetters, I presume most are adults and will speak for themselves if they

Re: [Goanet]RE: Wisdom of Crowds

2005-04-28 Thread Edward Verdes
Repeating once again I asked some of my friends why they dont post on Goanet? Their answer was: Ek Sanglear, dha aikpak poddta? (If you say one, have to listen 10) One thing I like about this forum is...You cannot post any crap here... Even if you do..you have to be ready for an answer.

Re: [Goanet]The Wisdom of Crowds

2005-04-26 Thread Seb dc
Anyway, to try out whether this is true, could the 'crowd' help here? Any suggestions on how to increasing participation levels among the 'silent Goanetter'? Thanks in advance for any great ideas. FN There are alot of people out here who would like to contribute, but the slightest

Re: [Goanet] The Wisdom of Crowds

2005-04-26 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would therefore urge tighter monitoring; encourage the free expression of ideas, but stop---immediately---any personal attack or slur, even if it seems slight. In response to the above plea and that of Frederick to ensure participation of Goanetters, I suggest

Re: [Goanet]The Wisdom of Crowds

2005-04-25 Thread vrangelrib
-Original Message- From: Frederick Noronha (FN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@goanet.org Any suggestions on how to increasing participation levels among the 'silent Goanetter'? Thanks in advance for any great ideas. FN In recent discussions with a wide range of people in Goa, I found

[Goanet]The Wisdom of Crowds

2005-04-25 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
In this Penguin India book (James Surowiecki: The Wisdom of the Crowds. Why the Many are Smarter than the Few) the author makes an interesting point. He argues that if you want to solve a problem, don't turn to an expert, turn it over to a group. That's why Goanet works (sometimes), I guess!