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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
We need one central place in which structured discussions are happening. | We need <u>one</u> central place in which <u>structured</u> discussions are happening. | ||
Currently i see the following options each with their advantages and disadvantages. | Currently i see the following options each with their advantages and disadvantages. | ||
* Wiki Discussion | * Wiki Discussion Section | ||
* A forum (Discourse) | * A forum (Discourse) | ||
* Discord | * Discord | ||
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Please add more suggestions, your arguments and final assessment. | Please add more suggestions, your arguments and final assessment. | ||
== Wiki Discussion | == Wiki Discussion Section + "Discussion Tools" == | ||
Wikipedia uses an [[Development:MediaWiki/Extensions|extension]] called "Discussion Tools" which streamlines discussions in the Wiki as it makes tagging, replying and subscribing easier. | 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. | In order to get an understanding how "Discussion Tools" work you can 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 | ||
* https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Talk:Talk_pages_project/Usability - Discussion tools extension in action. | * https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Talk:Talk_pages_project/Usability - Discussion tools extension in action. | ||
While "Discussion Tools" is addressing some issues those are the problems i still see: | Getting Discussion Tools installed is not super easy but should be possible. While "Discussion Tools" is addressing some issues those are the problems i still see: | ||
=== Advantages of Discussion Tools === | === Advantages of Discussion Tools === | ||
* Discussions are as tightly integrated with the Wiki as possible | * Discussions on the Discussion section are as tightly integrated with the Wiki as possible | ||
* There is not yet another platform. | * There is not yet another platform. | ||