MetaFilter posts tagged with participation

Spacehack

chrismear — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:52:07 -0800

Spacehack "A directory of ways to participate in space exploration. Interact and connect with the space community."

Afterwards: jelly and ice-cream

urbanwhaleshark — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:09:23 -0800

Hey Mom! Bobby wants to know if we can come out and play!

Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don't vote

never used baby shoes — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:11:08 -0800

Alberta voted on March 3, 2008. Or did it? The record low turnout of 41.3% is causing questions to be asked. Declining voter turnout is not new in Canada. Elections Canada has studied the reasons behind it (full study indexed here), showing that many factors play a role in the decision not to vote. Is it time to explore the Australian solution?(pdf) In the meantime, American primaries are breaking records for voter turnout, showing that the trend can be overcome.

9/11, for the future

amberglow — Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:38:39 -0800

The September Project -- On 9/11, libraries big and small will host events where citizens can participate collectively and think creatively about our country, our government, our community, and encourage and support the well-informed voice of the American citizenry. A Day of and for Democracy.

ericost — Wed, 21 Jun 2000 20:15:01 -0800

Kottke offers a good critique of online discussions (like MeFi), and he makes some excellent suggestions on how to improve them. He quotes an unnamed source: "The problem with online forums is that those who have very little to contribute participate the most while those with valuable information to share participate the least." Now, let's try to keep the conversation cordial...