Advanced Herpatology Category?

I recieved a private message from a member pointing out to me that I might be confusing some beginners with some of my more advanced genetics/bio questions.

This wasnt my intention.....perhaps to prevent people who are foreign to genetics or biology from wasting their time going through complicated posts the admin might want to think of another category like "advanced biology of herps, etc."

I only recieved one complaint/commentary so I might just be being a little paranoid.....:) I just dont want to waste people's time or confuse them.

I was wondering what other people thought of this idea.....do we need such a category for nerds like me? lol

Well folks? Speak up here if you would be interested in having and/or participating in such a category. It probably wouldn't be much fun if Medel's Balls were talking to himself. :P


Personally, at least at the moment, I'm more interested in learning the ins and outs of the business side of everything. Hmmmm....that might make an interesting category also. Advanced Reptile Business discussion?

Both of those categories sound fine to me. If they don't work out, you can always merge the threads with another category down the road.

When reading, do categories even matter? ... All I ever do is "New Posts" or "Search" ... Any stats on how often users browse by category vs. just looking for all the posts since their last visit ... or searching?

Now "New Posts" broken down by group ... (for example "New Posts in all of the ball python categories", "New Posts in all of the non-herp related categories", etc) .... THAT would be a dream come true!! ;)

As if Smulkin isn't already the one legged man in the forum member kicking contest. ;) :P :twisted:

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Now "New Posts" broken down by group ... (for example "New Posts in all of the ball python categories", "New Posts in all of the non-herp related categories", etc) .... THAT would be a dream come true!! ;)

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Great idea! However, if it can't be done I still like the idea of using category names. It's handy when you want to skim over some of the threads with vague subject titles.

Personally I like the site's overall organization very much.....I was just wondering if it could be improved upon.....I dont think there should be any really drastic changes.

I for one enjoy reading mendel's questions/resulting discussions. even though I don't think i've ever posted in one, because I have absolutely nothing of worth to say about the subject(:lurk:), I do enjoy reading and learning more about the biology of BP's. as for the new group, sure why not. I'm with adam though, I just look at all the new posts, i dont ever go into the individual group sections unless I'm searching for something in particular, or accidently click on some group.

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Originally Posted by Boarder4l154

I for one enjoy reading mendel's questions/resulting discussions. even though I don't think i've ever posted in one, because I have absolutely nothing of worth to say about the subject(:lurk:), I do enjoy reading and learning more about the biology of BP's. as for the new group, sure why not. I'm with adam though, I just look at all the new posts, i dont ever go into the individual group sections unless I'm searching for something in particular, or accidently click on some group.

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Thanks for the kind words Everyone needs a few fans.....lol

I'd definitely enjoy having a section that touches on these sorts of things. However, and I think Mendel was just tired, but please make sure the spelling is herpEtology. Sorry, Mendel. ^_^


I'm actually working on a biology major, hoping to really get into genetics. I'd love to add this section in.

I think such a section could only add to the wealth of knowlege already in here. I vote yes! :)