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Post by cooltiger413 on Jul 3, 2010 0:05:37 GMT -5
Hello everyone, the mentors for generation 3 have come to the following conclusion, that triads should be sorted by common interests, and not chosen randomly. So, every candidate will be sorted into categories, Art, Science, Graphic design, etc. If you have an idea for a category, please tell us, the more the better! Current categories: - Math
- Science
- Art
- Writing
- Graphic Design
- Music
- Games
- Video
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Post by Kevak on Jul 3, 2010 2:36:36 GMT -5
You're missing music.
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Post by Ferrrrrre on Jul 3, 2010 4:09:20 GMT -5
and Games
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Post by cooltiger413 on Jul 3, 2010 5:28:41 GMT -5
Added.
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Post by RorySBarnes on Jul 3, 2010 9:20:30 GMT -5
Yeah, that was one of the major flaws about generation 3. Also, when choosing triads for the next generation, please take into account time zones more carefully. That is was killed most of the triads.
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Yokailo
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Post by Yokailo on Jul 3, 2010 9:23:12 GMT -5
Yeah, that was one of the major flaws about generation 3. Also, when choosing triads for the next generation, please take into account time zones more carefully. That is was killed most of the triads. In the first generation, they didn't take into account time zones at all. I don't think it's all about the time zones, it's more about people not being completely committed.
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Post by cooltiger413 on Jul 3, 2010 9:42:23 GMT -5
Yeah, that was one of the major flaws about generation 3. Also, when choosing triads for the next generation, please take into account time zones more carefully. That is was killed most of the triads. Yes, that is our number 2 priority, number 1 being the categories.
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Post by Alex on Jul 3, 2010 9:48:56 GMT -5
How many times can I say this? It was not our fault that there was one person from Australia. We put them with the closest time zones. Sorry that we did not want to exclude people just because they are from a totally different time zone. That is biased and rude.
I know you guys will get 1 or 2 Australians, and you'll be in the same predicament.
EDIT: Oh, and other triads that failed were mostly within 2 timezones of each other. It really is commitment. Don't blame others mistakes on the people trying to fix them.
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Post by Rob on Jul 3, 2010 9:49:52 GMT -5
I'd add something along the lines of videography/cinematography/editing to the categories.
Also, I must say... this is a very neat way of doing this.
If you'd like some help from me (and Triadvisors even though that's pretty much just me) then add me on Skype (varygoode) and I'll help out however I can.
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Post by chelseeyuh on Jul 3, 2010 10:04:25 GMT -5
I'm not sure how useful this will be... I know that the triad system is flawed, but I don't think it's because of a lack of mutual interests. I mean, it's unlikely that a triad is going to create a project about math or science. I think the main reason triads fail is because of people not being active enough. If 3 people that really care are in a triad together, they'll make it work, regardless of their interests or time zone differences. I think that this round you should just be careful of who you select. Don't pick inactive people that won't even log in to see that they're in a triad. There hasn't been an influx recently, so this shouldn't be a major issue.
/2 cents
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Post by Rob on Jul 3, 2010 10:14:34 GMT -5
It didn't seem like the project they will create will be required to be in whichever category they share interest in. It seemed like Generation 4 will use categories to better match people up. Common interests are the way most triads are formed. Removing the randomization aspect makes for stronger triads and increases the likelihood of success.
I mean, seriously. Look at all the triads so far. If everyone was honest, I bet none of them have kept in decent contact as a triad since they were graded. Triads are supposed to be like the glue that brings together a stage 3 tribe and helps them into stage 4. The stronger the triadic relationship, the better.
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Post by chelseeyuh on Jul 3, 2010 13:04:29 GMT -5
OIC. I guess that makes more sense. OK, I approve. But I think you might want to have some sort of screening process as well.
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Post by Rob on Jul 3, 2010 13:08:31 GMT -5
Yes, a coupling of the two ideas would probably be awesome.
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Post by cooltiger413 on Jul 3, 2010 17:24:53 GMT -5
We are pretty much going to use the last generations screening process to test for activity, then we are using the categories to sort, most of the members that failed in generation 3 where active, and dedicated at the beginning, 7 out of 11 of the triads eventually made a wiki page, but only 2 stayed active and interested until the end.
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Post by cooltiger413 on Jul 3, 2010 17:27:39 GMT -5
Also, sign ups will start next Saturday.
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Post by Benyamin on Jul 3, 2010 18:21:07 GMT -5
I think a problem was a form of communication. a few people aren't going to have Skype and the triad could fail just because of that. Then again, the commitment thing works there too. It would be good if there was a way to know that they're committed. you really can't help it if there's a one post person.
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Post by kreacherxluver on Jul 3, 2010 18:38:28 GMT -5
I think a problem was a form of communication. a few people aren't going to have Skype and the triad could fail just because of that. Then again, the commitment thing works there too. It would be good if there was a way to know that they're committed. you really can't help it if there's a one post person. I don't know if this has been mentioned before but... What if each Triad had their own thread on SPOTM? That is if Skype or AIM or MSN or something else wouldn't work. It would help with timezones. It's probably been mentioned but w/e Laura
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Post by Rob on Jul 3, 2010 18:41:59 GMT -5
I think a problem was a form of communication. a few people aren't going to have Skype and the triad could fail just because of that. Then again, the commitment thing works there too. It would be good if there was a way to know that they're committed. you really can't help it if there's a one post person. I don't know if this has been mentioned before but... What if each Triad had their own thread on SPOTM? That is if Skype or AIM or MSN or something else wouldn't work. It would help with timezones. It's probably been mentioned but w/e Laura They already do. That's what the "Triad Discussion" section was created for, actually.
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Post by Benyamin on Jul 3, 2010 19:10:30 GMT -5
I think a problem was a form of communication. a few people aren't going to have Skype and the triad could fail just because of that. Then again, the commitment thing works there too. It would be good if there was a way to know that they're committed. you really can't help it if there's a one post person. I don't know if this has been mentioned before but... What if each Triad had their own thread on SPOTM? That is if Skype or AIM or MSN or something else wouldn't work. It would help with timezones. It's probably been mentioned but w/e Laura sarcasm unnecessary, but usually there's a max of about 10-15 posts in a triad thread, which is usually spent on introductions and project stuff.
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Post by mollybeth92 on Jul 3, 2010 21:18:17 GMT -5
I have to agree with Yokailo; more Triads fail because of a lack of commitment not necessarily a lack in common interest. I think that some people on SPOTM think that in order to be a member of the tribe you have to be in a triad. That makes them sign up when they really don't have the time or the right level of commitment for a triad.
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