One of the problems with non-realtime conversations

[dsrtao]

One of the problems with non-realtime conversations, especially in groups, is the resultant lack of realtime feedback.

It's hard for people to figure out that they are being inappropriate, or worse, without it. And then too many people pile on at once.

Comments

[siderea]

Hmm! I've been thinking lately about this feedback-loop problem, but focusing on the f2f gap. F2F, the way disapproval is initially signalled is with timing (a pause), tone of voice, and change of posture. All missing and without substitute in text/async. In green-on-black, the only indication of disapproval is that explicitly made. Unfortunately, our system of ettiquette has prohibatory rules about expressing disapproval explicitly: it is only permitted (non-rude) when the case is rather severe. So, as you say, the feedback loop only get closed too late.