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''Return to: [[Development]] | [[Development:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]]'' | ''Return to: [[Development]] | [[Development:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]]'' | ||
The purpose of this page is to determine which main communication tools we want to use for our discussions. For our overall tool architecture see: [[Development|Development.]] | The purpose of this page is to determine which main communication tools we want to use for our discussions. For our overall tool architecture see: [[Development|Development.]] | ||
== Overview == | |||
We need one central place in which structured discussions are happening. | |||
Currently i see the following options each with their advantages and disadvantages. | |||
* Wiki Discussion Pages | |||
* A forum (Discourse) | |||
* Discord | |||
* Linear | |||
In order to get an understanding how | Please add more suggestions, your arguments and final assessment. | ||
== Wiki Discussion Pages + "Discussion Tools" == | |||
Discussions can happen both within a Wikiarticle page like this one or [[Our Values:Discussion/First value]] or within the dedicated discussion page. | |||
Wikipedia uses an [[Development:MediaWiki/Extensions|extension]] called "Discussion Tools" which streamlines discussions in the Wiki as it makes tagging, replying and subscribing easier. | |||
In order to get an understanding how "Discussion Tools" work have a lock at these three links, especially the second and third one or explore it within Wikipedia. | |||
*https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Talk_pages_project/Feature_summary - Written summary | *https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Talk_pages_project/Feature_summary - Written summary | ||
*https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Talk_pages_project/Usability - Visual explanation of features | *https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Talk_pages_project/Usability - Visual explanation of features | ||
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* A forum is open and there is no need to create an account to view the content. That increases our conversions. (I witnessed older users shying away from creating a discord account) | * A forum is open and there is no need to create an account to view the content. That increases our conversions. (I witnessed older users shying away from creating a discord account) | ||
* Discussions are persistent (and don't get lost in channels) | * Discussions are persistent (and don't get lost in channels) | ||
* Discourse is more suitable for a serious brand than having all discussions in Discord | * Discourse is more suitable for a serious brand than having all discussions in Discord. | ||
* [https://blog.discourse.org/2021/11/discourse-forum-seo/ Seo is possible] | * [https://blog.discourse.org/2021/11/discourse-forum-seo/ Seo is possible] | ||
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* Only 250 active issues possible | * Only 250 active issues possible | ||
* No Seo | * No Seo | ||
== Final Assessment == | |||