New DU feature: The Greatest Page

[Skinner]

As Democratic Underground has grown larger and busier, it has become increasingly difficult to find the most interesting or noteworthy topics. With thousands of threads posted each day, it's virtually impossible to wade through them all to find the best ones. With this in mind, we have created a new function for the message board, which we call the Greatest Page. Now you can easily find the Latest and Greatest discussion topics on the Democratic Underground message board. (Get it?)

The Greatest Page lists discussion topics which have been recommended by DU members. Topics can be recommended for 24 hours after they are first posted on our message board. The Greatest page shows topics that have received at least two recommendations, and topics remain on the page for 48 hours. To recommend a topic, click the link on the post that says "Recommend Topic for Greatest Page." Members are unable to recommend their own topics.

To go directly to the Greatest Page, click this link:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=greatest_threads

You can also access the Greatest Page by clicking the "three thumbs-up" icon at the top of the forum Lobby and Latest pages. Or you can click the blue link at the top left corner of each page, which says "Lobby / Latest / Greatest".

We are very excited about this upgrade. We believe it will make it much easier for visitors to find the best stuff on DU. Enjoy!

Skinner
DU Admin

Please be aware that the DU administrators can easily track which members recommend which threads. Individuals who abuse this feature will lose the privilege of recommending topics.

[BlueEyedSon]

1. Great job...still hoping for a "member feedback rating (greatest members)"

:)

BTW, nominated!

[nashville_brook]

2. just noticed this -- i was confused at first -- very cool!

[paineinthearse]

3. Brilliant!!!!!

I saw it for the first time and thought I had clicked on the wrong link!!

This is a wonderful feature, it is a very democratic way to insure the wheat seperates from the chaff (not that we have any chaffe here).

Thank you for implementing it.

[otohara]

4. You Make It Easy

to stay informed, which can be a daunting task under this sneaky, lying administration - thanks to DU Admin.

:yourock:

[Skinner]

5. kick (nt)

[Skinner]

6. Kick (nt)

[moggie12]

7. Great idea - thanks (and kick) n/t

[Skinner]

8. kick (nt)

[Skinner]

9. Kick (nt)

[Skinner]

10. Kick (nt)

[Skinner]

11. kick (nt)

[Skinner]

12. kick (nt)

[rasputin1952]

13. Kick

:kick:

[moggie12]

14. kick n/t

[Just Me]

15. I really like it. One Q: can you take back your vote?

What if a thread starts out fantastically then turns ugly? Can you take back your vote?