[Theforum] Author vs Content: author recognition

[A. Erickson]

> i assure you that after six years on the web, i *do* know 
> what i'm saying when i say "it's about the content"

Yes. Having some author info doesn't necessarily have to change that. I
*really* like it in a magazine when at the end of an article there is at
least a sentence or two identifying the author. It's important to me.

> the author stuff is distracting, and doesn't belong on the 
> article page

I think it should be less distracting.

> i'd be interested in hearing what some of the IA specialists say
> 
> yes, we need author recognition

Yes.

> yes, we need neat-o author stats (i guess)

Um. I don't know. I think the members pages are still a great idea and
will work fabulously. More info for those that want it, you know?

> but *not* -- verflucht nochmal -- on the article pages

Hm.

- amanda