Comments on: Open Media Standards Foundation Content Principles Version 0.90

By: paulcolligan

paulcolligan — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:52:34 +0000

Like the concept but not quite sure how we'd integrate it into these specific standards.

By: CBJason

CBJason — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:48:22 +0000

The other problem with online content also goes to credibility and validity of the author. Because these are built up over time, and through things like reader loyalty that is tough to address in the scheme of creating any “Open Media Standards”.

Having said that, if content uses good references and citations, that can speak volumes toward credibility and validity as well (i.e. does research and documents accordingly in their own content). Perhaps this should be incorporated into the standards…

By: paulcolligan

paulcolligan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:43:38 +0000

Yes. But it has to be different, voluntary, affordable, etc. Stay tuned for another blog post.

By: scottjunner

scottjunner — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:48:44 +0000

Could a certification program work?

By: paulcolligan

paulcolligan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:46:37 +0000

Great question – very realistic question.

Basically, some will sneak through the first phase – but the amount of good stuff that will come through it will bring the good noise to a level where it is louder than the bad noise.

And, there is a level 2 and level 3 option here that the spammers won't be able to get through. Won't work until we get #1 going first though.

By: paulcolligan

paulcolligan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:45:02 +0000

I agree – we need something, but the open nature of who we are and what we do will make things like editors/DJs pretty hard. I've got a 3 part plan here that I'll post about soon, but I think it meets us and who we are.

I'd like to hear the feedback of others as well.

By: paulcolligan

paulcolligan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:43:34 +0000

Well good, because when we go live, I'm going to want people to sign their name for support this all.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:43:55 +0000

I really like this idea. There is too much bad “content” out there.

Let me play devil's advocate here. What would prevent the spammers from falsely stating that their content adheres to the five principles? Spammers are relentless and would be looking for a kink in the armor if this catches on.

By: Austin Beeman

Austin Beeman — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:03:22 +0000

I read this article and most of the stuff in those five should be considered as 'givens.' But in order to cut through the garbage content, perhaps networks, or organizations, or unions, or something needs to be established.

We need DJ/Editors with money to help people navigate the good from the bad. I don't think I articulated this perfectly, but I'd like to hear other's feedback.

By: scottjunner

scottjunner — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:16:51 +0000

These must be principles of good relationships too. I am proud to say I already apply these principles to my own content creation.

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