Posted by sar on October 30, 2001, at 22:56:45
In reply to I've thought it over - boo to the quiz, boo - (nm), posted by Krazy Kat on October 30, 2001, at 16:12:57
i didn't really mind taking the quiz because i've been visiting this site for many months and appreciate it dearly...
however, if i were a new poster, i don't know if i'd bother with the quiz in able to "join." when i was doing web-searches for these kinds of sites, my depression was peaking and cognition nil. a quiz likely would have turned me away--a shame, because this is the most informative, friendly website i've found re: mental illness.
just wanted to add here: Dr. Bob, i appreciate your vigilance, patience, and effort with this site. if, however, on this page you are looking for honest feedback--i'd just reckon to say that new posters might not um, exactly cotton to the idea of taking a quiz to post.
perhaps you could just have buttons that say "i agree" (hence, letting one post) or "i disagree" (preventing one from posting until they agree)?
i understand your protectiveness, i just don't know if the degree of it is quite necessary...of course, i'm no doc and i've never run a website. you are taking on so much responsibility.
if the quiz could be eliminated, though--i think that would be best.
respectfully,
sar
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