[U184]

Many times threads are started with a sincere desire to debate the OP, but alas their are those who always seem to throw a wrench into the works. Such clubs seems a perfect place, as is their intention, to hold such discussions with others of like mind.

So what general topic areas would others have an interest in? (Not specific subjects, but general subject areas)



Science Geeks, a place for all things techno

and

Atheists and other assorted non practicing/religious

Would be a couple suggestions.




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Also there is one I would like to start

POFO Professionals

A group for recent graduates, entrepreneurs, cooperate officers, business owners and others who are looking to network, rub elbows, etc.

[fuser]

"PC gaming", probably multiplayer, co-op games can be coordinated via such clubs.

[mikema63]

I like the science geeks and the pc games ideas.

[slybaldguy]

Demarchy.

[Cartertonian]

Also there is one I would like to start

POFO Professionals

A group for recent graduates, entrepreneurs, cooperate officers, business owners and others who are looking to network, rub elbows, etc.

I'd be interested in the same sort of thing for PoFo academics, for much the same reasons.

[Goldberk]

I'd be interested in the same sort of thing for PoFo academics, for much the same reasons.

I second this.

[The Immortal Goon]

I third it. Who will start this academic endeavor?

[mikema63]

Sounds interesting, though I don't know if ill end up in academics.

[Goldberk]

Sounds interesting, though I don't know if ill end up in academics.

Depends how much you drink hey

[Cartertonian]

I third it. Who will start this academic endeavor?

You may have to wait until I get proper bloody broadband at home!

[Siberian Fox]

I'd be interested in an academics group (if you'll allow me to join). I'm not an academic, but have a particular interest in the teaching of distance learning courses due to a project I'm working on.

[U184]

Is it like my project that I approached you about?

[Siberian Fox]

It's less complicated than that. It's about using forums as a teaching aid.

[U184]

Most DL courses supply both material and online data sources. Many utilize both online tests and arrange for proctored exams.

As for using forums as a teaching aid, how will you account for misleading and outright incorrect information that so often permeates such boards? I can see a focused forum working, like Carter has talked about, at least then the locked threads can contain the basic approved information and then allow for ongoing discussion like one would see in class.

The nice part of the above, is that said discussions can be more in-depth and has no time constraints.

[Nets]

I think a group for academia is a good idea, particular for academics and those on the track to academia.

[mikema63]

I like the idea as well, we are including all areas of study right?

[The Immortal Goon]

Cartertonian
Godberk
TIG
Mikema
Siberian Fox
Nets

We're over half way there. We need four more people interested for an academic group.

[Fasces]

I'd like access to the secret club.

[fuser]

I am interested as well.

[The Immortal Goon]

Cartertonian
Godberk
TIG
Mikema
Siberian Fox
Nets
Fasces
fuser

We need two more academics.