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Subject: Re: The Disclaimer Discussion - A Possible Solution!

Author: Ralph E. Carter

Date: 08:47:36 11/14/98

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On November 14, 1998 at 10:11:57, Steven Schwartz wrote:

>Tim and I, in between the holiday craziness, have been
>working on a CCC project which would link posters to a small
>biography that would be designed to show the poster's
>background.
>
>The concept would include a form that could be filled out
>by members which would ask questions such as:
>     Name
>     City and Country
>     Age
>     Family (if any)
>     Program Authored (if any)
>     Employer
>     Interests
>     Background
>
>We are even toying with the ability to put up a picture
>of the member.

>Then, when a member posted, a reader would have the option
>of clicking on a link right inside the post which would
>bring up the biography.
>
>Naturally if a member chose to not have such a link or
>not fill out any given question, or not submit a photo,
>that would be fine.
>
>We have always thought that making the CCC a bit more personal
>would go a long way toward gapping the misunderstandings that
>pop up here and there. The current disclaimer spat is a
>perfect example, in my opinion.
>
>We would appreciate any feedback that members might have on
>this concept.
>
>- Steve

Good idea. I think those giving subjective judgements of playing strength should
 volunteer their ratings too. I've given my rating a few times, as a disclaimer.





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