So, we’re seeing lots of people checking out the site, but so far only one person is commenting regularly. This site is meant to encourage discussion, not sit as a standalone blog. To help up further the discussion on the board, could you please let us know…
Question: What are your barriers to posting comments?
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I am very interested in this site as I think this is a worthy direction for inquiry and discussion.
This said, as someone who is interested in making a partial living from writing for a Queer audience, I’m not sure how I feel about anything I contribute being stripped of my name and becoming someone else’s intellectual property. As it stands, I am motivated against putting effort or research into my posts. If I post more in the future, it will probably be more ideas, leads, stream-of-consciousness and brainstorms than anything quotable or citeable.
If I had a clearer idea of what the project was attempting to create, or was called upon to create content for which I would be given credit, I might be more inclined to contribute something of value.
Also, the vertical icons are a bit of a pain in the ass.
Good luck though, I’m definitely interested in whatever you make!