Tag: editorial
member name: David Cooperstein
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April 25, 2006 11:29 PM EDT --
The other day, I was trying to explain to someone about the power of community. I explained that the magic of a community happens when people not only contribute their own expertise, but also engage . . .
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May 23, 2006 08:14 PM EDT --
More than anything, Gather is about conversation. The comments on Gather introduce people to each other, establish friendships, and explore new thoughts and insights. They also engage those readers on . . .
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May 09, 2006 09:35 PM EDT --
The past week has been a feisty one on Gather. Controversy and great discussion occurred amongst political writers, newshounds, music critics, and even poets. Is this good? No, its great! Gather as a site . . .
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February 07, 2006 09:05 PM EST --
Recently, many of you have asked about that box on the home page called the "Editors' Picks." You know how you go into a Barnes & Noble and there is a wall of "Staff Picks"? . . .
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July 21, 2006 11:01 AM EDT --
Conversation is an art. It's an art that is practiced often in person, but rarely does conversation translate well to the online world. Emails are transactional, instant messages temporary, and blogs . . .
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February 21, 2006 11:37 PM EST --
You may have noticed that Gather does not use a standard taxonomy on the site, unlike most other complex media sites. If you have been on Gather for a few weeks or months, you will notice that we removed . . .
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August 15, 2006 02:24 PM EDT --
As the 21st Century progresses, the issues around education are continually changing. Some issues, like fair access to education, continue to plague us. Other issues, like innovation in charter schools, . . .
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May 02, 2006 08:47 PM EDT --
From the beginning of the site, food has been a staple of the Gather diet. In fact, Food Talk (food.gather.com), at over 1,200 members, is by far the largest Group on Gather today. Articles submitted to . . .
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November 16, 2006 08:38 AM EST --
The discussion around the 2006 elections was extraordinary. Nearly 30,000 people joined the conversation to talk about what turned out to be an historic result. Now it is time to look ahead. Gather is . . .
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June 13, 2006 09:50 PM EDT --
How do you define a community's music interests? Well, in the case of Gather, that is nearly impossible – for good reason. Most of the musical interest on the site is not by artist, genre, or . . .
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February 15, 2006 09:57 PM EST --
Why is it that some articles get a lot of attention and comments, and others float aimlessly in a sea of inattention? Having an extensive set of connections and subscribers is certainly beneficial for . . .
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