@CTTC I haven't left...but am making sure to monitor my forum but that is about it. I used to watch and comment on about 6 different subforums. If the powers that be think this format is more important than experienced posters answering questions, that is their choice.
circuitrider3193 replies157 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 3,350Senior Member
On the issue of college/university lists, just about the only recent change I actually welcomed was the relocation of the Ivy League List to the bottom of the page.
skieurope37864 replies6552 discussionsSuper ModeratorPosts: 44,416Super Moderator
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On the issue of college/university lists, just about the only recent change I actually welcomed was the relocation of the Ivy League List to the bottom of the page.
As an aside, and I'm just using this post as an example, not picking on @circuitrider , but now that users have discovered colors (not that it was a big secret), please don't test them all out here. I'm accepting of the bold grey, but users have been typing in yellow and magenta and the like. If I can;'t read it, I doubt that many of those with older eyes than mine can either, so I've deleted.
abasket18852 replies847 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 19,699Senior Member
What has become more apparent to me that even taking out the list of desires we have all expressed and that @CCadmin_Sorin compiled in that list a few days ago, is that overall this site is just now slammed with quirks and inconsistencies that really make it a lesser webpage. Lower in quality and in fact, NOT smooth, slick or updated and modern. User issues aside, the management team really got screwed.
jym62654921 replies2852 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 57,773Senior Member
Soooo, back to the “why are some schools more prominent” question.... reading this 6 year old article from Chronicles about the way some of the things used to be on cc https://www.chronicle.com/article/College-Confidential-A-Field/138865. it seems schools could “sponsor” a discussion forum for $800
Hobsons has also monetized the site's popularity. About 700 colleges advertise here. Look, there's a banner ad for the University of Alabama, and one for Full Sail University. There's more: "At College Confidential we can tailor a custom exposure program to meet your needs," says the site. Colleges may sponsor a discussion forum ($800 a month) or advertise on the mobile application ($1,500 a month). Geo-targeting and retargeting are also options ($600 for 50,000 impressions). A student who visits a forum on visual and performing arts will surely see ads from colleges promoting such programs.
Can’t recall how the discussion sponsoring (separate form the banner advertising) was was evident, if it even was, but alas, perhaps its less about “favoritism” or conspiracy theories and even more and more about the almighty dollar. No surprise there.
soozievt31383 replies371 discussionsRegistered User, !Posts: 31,754Senior Member
@brantly You mention you thought perhaps Tufts was once on that CC forum of "top universities," but I do not believe so. I have been on CC for over 17 years and it was never on that list (I noticed, being an alum). It is my belief that CC has not altered that list in all the years I have been on CC. I don't think they are interested in doing so.
Anyway, while there are things like that to consider changing, I think the new forum format is a MUCH MUCH BIGGER deal and a dire situation. I think CC is going to lose what made the forums so great.....knowledgeable people willing to help others. The forums won't be so good if the blind lead the blind (sorta like the "what are my chances forum") or there is less traffic.
Knowsstuff3393 replies11 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 3,404Senior Member
@yucca10. This happened before and then I sent one out and the person got it also. Maybe there was a space or something. I am doing this from a android phone but doubt that is why it works now.
lookingforward32625 replies349 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 32,974Senior Member
I think the issue is the spacing between letters. (An artist consideration when choosing fonts, not a software person.) Bolding doesnt help. It's annoying. And notice:
The workarounds all fall on us.
And what value to persisting?
Agree w @abasket. "now slammed with quirks and inconsistencies that really make it a lesser webpage."
brantly3726 replies66 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 3,792Senior Member
t seems schools could “sponsor” a discussion forum for $800
Ya know, I was going to say that I wonder if there's some sort of pay-to-play going on. Tufts is well known not to play and not to jump through hoops for ratings. But I didn't want to come across as a conspiracy theorist.
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Anyway, while there are things like that to consider changing, I think the new forum format is a MUCH MUCH BIGGER deal and a dire situation. I think CC is going to lose what made the forums so great.....knowledgeable people willing to help others. The forums won't be so good if the blind lead the blind (sorta like the "what are my chances forum") or there is less traffic.
Then let’s just stick to red for emphasis.
The workarounds all fall on us.
And what value to persisting?
Agree w @abasket. "now slammed with quirks and inconsistencies that really make it a lesser webpage."