New Forum Request: Flyertalk Approved Charities
Feb 15, 2008, 3:42 pm
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New Forum Request: Flyertalk Approved Charities
I see today that there is another proposal for an approved charity.
Once these charities are approved, it seems like they would be off limits to be posted in any particular forum.
I would like to recommend that the Talkboard consider adding a "Flyertalk Cares Forum" which would allow discussion of such charities... and a place for approved charities to "advertise" and the like.
Thoughts?
Once these charities are approved, it seems like they would be off limits to be posted in any particular forum.
I would like to recommend that the Talkboard consider adding a "Flyertalk Cares Forum" which would allow discussion of such charities... and a place for approved charities to "advertise" and the like.
Thoughts?
Feb 15, 2008, 3:53 pm
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I just have a couple of questions that I'm hoping you can answer so I can properly start to form an opinion.
Where do these posts go now?
Approximately how many charities are there? Are we talking 2-3 or 30-40?
What types of discussion to you see being made on these charities? What type of discussion is there currently on these charities?
How do you see advertising of approved charities working?
Where do these posts go now?
Approximately how many charities are there? Are we talking 2-3 or 30-40?
What types of discussion to you see being made on these charities? What type of discussion is there currently on these charities?
How do you see advertising of approved charities working?
Feb 15, 2008, 4:51 pm
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How about just having a list of the approved charities be a sticky in "Community?"
Feb 15, 2008, 6:42 pm
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I am not sure if the Approved Charities would be big enough to have their own forum, but I do think we probably need a place for discussion on charities (FTer approved or not). Charities in a sense is a community issue. Should the format of the list/discussion be a sticky or a subforum under CommunityBuzz!? I can go either way.
Feb 15, 2008, 6:57 pm
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I know how much many members hate Stickys.... and not sure I would consider "Charities" something that would warrant a permanent sticky.
I know that Randy does not want any discussion of non approved charities on FT... or links... so was not thinking that.
I was actually thinking a forum on the approved charities would allow a place for the charity to be discussed...
I do not anticipate it being the busiest forum in the world... but thought it would be great to have a place for the charities to be highlighted.
Please... NO subforums....
I know that Randy does not want any discussion of non approved charities on FT... or links... so was not thinking that.
I was actually thinking a forum on the approved charities would allow a place for the charity to be discussed...
I do not anticipate it being the busiest forum in the world... but thought it would be great to have a place for the charities to be highlighted.
Please... NO subforums....
Feb 15, 2008, 7:24 pm
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Why isn't the list of "approved" charities just added to the existing FlyerTalk Cares page? This page includes a link to discussion threads (in whatever forum the OP requested permission to post the charity).
I think this format provides a consolidated list (on FlyerTalk Cares page) and a discussion thread in either CommunityBuzz, the BA forum, or wherever it is most likely to attract the desired attention. Limiting all discussion threads to a "Charity" forum probably won't attract much in the way of attention or donations, which sort of defeats the purpose.
For those who haven't seen the FlyerTalk Cares page before, it is under "Members" at the top of your FT window.
I think this format provides a consolidated list (on FlyerTalk Cares page) and a discussion thread in either CommunityBuzz, the BA forum, or wherever it is most likely to attract the desired attention. Limiting all discussion threads to a "Charity" forum probably won't attract much in the way of attention or donations, which sort of defeats the purpose.
For those who haven't seen the FlyerTalk Cares page before, it is under "Members" at the top of your FT window.
Feb 16, 2008, 1:11 pm
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Part of my reason for suggesting something.... do we really want charity requests in all the different forums?
I would think that MOST charities would interest members of different forums... but we do not allow cross posting....
I would just like to see a way for approved charities to get focused attention.
I would think that MOST charities would interest members of different forums... but we do not allow cross posting....
I would just like to see a way for approved charities to get focused attention.
Feb 16, 2008, 2:01 pm
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FlyerTalk is made up of many sub-communities. While the TB's approval of charity solicitations is a blanket approval, it is left to the discretion of the person wanting (and approved) to make the solicitations and the various forum moderators to decide where those solicitations are most appropriate.
Some folks have focused their solicitations among the BA community, some the GLBT community, etc. I'd be reticent to limit the ability of posters to present their approved solicitations to the audience they see as best (with the consent of the forum moderator, natch).
Some folks have focused their solicitations among the BA community, some the GLBT community, etc. I'd be reticent to limit the ability of posters to present their approved solicitations to the audience they see as best (with the consent of the forum moderator, natch).
Feb 16, 2008, 5:19 pm
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FlyerTalk is made up of many sub-communities. While the TB's approval of charity solicitations is a blanket approval, it is left to the discretion of the person wanting (and approved) to make the solicitations and the various forum moderators to decide where those solicitations are most appropriate.
Some folks have focused their solicitations among the BA community, some the GLBT community, etc. I'd be reticent to limit the ability of posters to present their approved solicitations to the audience they see as best (with the consent of the forum moderator, natch).
Some folks have focused their solicitations among the BA community, some the GLBT community, etc. I'd be reticent to limit the ability of posters to present their approved solicitations to the audience they see as best (with the consent of the forum moderator, natch).
Feb 16, 2008, 5:54 pm
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How about a sub forum under Community Buzz that lists approved charities?
Feb 16, 2008, 5:56 pm
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Feb 16, 2008, 6:58 pm
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If a decision was taken to create a specific forum.... I would prefer it to appear right after CommunityBuzz in the main Forum list; not as a subforum. I feel things get lost as subforums....
Thanks for considering it.
Feb 19, 2008, 9:38 am
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With any new forum, there will be a certain amount of slowness to it. There is no doubt about that. However, I think the biggest things that need to be considered are:
Pros
1)A place that contains a list of charities have been approved/rejected.
2)A place where members can discuss how to (and best way to) donate such things as airline miles and other points from car rentals and hotels as well as cash, time, and other resources.
Con
1)FT can be left open to that forum becoming a tribal hunting ground for people trying to raise money for their own charity.
Pros
1)A place that contains a list of charities have been approved/rejected.
2)A place where members can discuss how to (and best way to) donate such things as airline miles and other points from car rentals and hotels as well as cash, time, and other resources.
Con
1)FT can be left open to that forum becoming a tribal hunting ground for people trying to raise money for their own charity.
Feb 19, 2008, 2:54 pm
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With any new forum, there will be a certain amount of slowness to it. There is no doubt about that. However, I think the biggest things that need to be considered are:
Pros
1)A place that contains a list of charities have been approved/rejected.
2)A place where members can discuss how to (and best way to) donate such things as airline miles and other points from car rentals and hotels as well as cash, time, and other resources.
Con
1)FT can be left open to that forum becoming a tribal hunting ground for people trying to raise money for their own charity.
Pros
1)A place that contains a list of charities have been approved/rejected.
2)A place where members can discuss how to (and best way to) donate such things as airline miles and other points from car rentals and hotels as well as cash, time, and other resources.
Con
1)FT can be left open to that forum becoming a tribal hunting ground for people trying to raise money for their own charity.
I'm a bit ambivalent whether this should be a new forum or a sticky somewhere - Community seems to be the logical choice.
Cross-posting to relevant forums (for the audience) should be allowed but limited - eg not to every forum - not sure what limit should be placed however. For example, if I were trying to solicit for a charity, my natural forums would be GLBT & Hyatt but probably not to Delta (where I participate on a limited basis).
Feb 21, 2008, 1:59 am
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As one of the co-hosts of the Cow Do in Buenos Aires, I organize a series of Wine Tasting's that benefit different charities. If this would have to be part of the FT approved Charity scheme... please let me know so that I can see how I can get the Charity we will benefit on the approved list.
Thanks.
Thanks.