Jackie
2003-06-11 15:51:20 |
a suggestion for comments
I am a relatively new user on this site. One thing that I think could be a lot better is if no comments were made visible until AFTER the solution is posted, or make a requirement that no comments cannot contain the solution. I suggest this because I will spend a long time solving a problem, but even though there is no solution posted, there are a bunch of comments that say the same exact thing in different terms. I think it would be better if comments were made visible only after the solution is posted. then more people can feel that they sincerely solved the problem, kind of like a test in school; it doesn't matter who gets done first or last, as long as you get it right. It wouldn't be fair if one student who solves the problem first shouts out the answer in front of the whole class, would it?
Also, this could benefit the ranking process. For example, once a novice gets x amount of problems correct, she can become a student, etc. Just an idea...
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Charlie
2003-06-11 16:58:59 |
Re: a suggestion for comments
Some puzzles are so difficult they call for a collaboration. Some are paradoxical and benefit from discussion. In any case, the rule is to label full solutions with an indication that that's what they are, so those who don't wish to see them can avoid doing so. That's what makes it different from calling out the answer. That's also the reason for making sure that everyone avoids putting the actual answer in the title of his or her comment, and leave the answer in the body of the text, with the appropriate warning label in the title, usually together with the appropriate light bulb that indicates a full solution. |
Gamer
2003-06-12 09:07:32 |
Re: a suggestion for comments
If I figure out the answer to a problem after 5 people have figured it out too, I don't post a comment saying I have figured it out, or even how to figure it out if it's the same as the other 5 people have said. I am just content knowing I solved it without looking at the comments.
It's not like shouting out the answer, it's like turning in the answer first... I wouldn't feel bad turning in the correct answer last. People who put the answer in the subject are like shouting out the answer. |
