Subject: I also support this.
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Posted on: 2016-07-08 19:31:00 UTC
I'd add that the instructions for keeping the page up to date should probably go on the page, as with the badfic lists.
I'll update my listing when I get a chance. I tend to forget about it because I have beta information on my user page, too.
~Neshomeh at work.
I recently noticed that the PPC Beta Reader Directory is very out of date. Since beta reading is a fairly important part of the PPC, I would like to propose purging the directory of non-active members and setting up some guidelines for the page to keep it clean in the future. My thoughts:
— Similar to the Claimed Badfic page, the Directory page should be cleaned up on a regular basis. All posted betas who have not been active in some way over the past year should be removed.
— Beta listings should include fandoms in which the beta is knowledgeable, along with areas of speciality (SPaG, Britpicking, dialogue, etc.)
— People should be responsible for keeping their listings up to date with new fandoms and the like.
Once the cleanup is complete, I also think it would be a good idea to post a permalink to the Directory at the top of the Board. That way, people can check there for a specialized beta first rather than immediately post an open call for betas.
This is a valuable resource that I feel is underused. If anyone else has any other suggestions, or would like to comment on what I've proposed, please feel free to respond.
I'd add that the instructions for keeping the page up to date should probably go on the page, as with the badfic lists.
I'll update my listing when I get a chance. I tend to forget about it because I have beta information on my user page, too.
~Neshomeh at work.
I'll go through it with an axe in a bit.