Comments on: Week 9 – The Role Of Money In Elections http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/ COM597 - Fall 2008 - University of Washington Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:54:07 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: christyluther http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/#comment-50 christyluther Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:54:07 +0000 http://com597.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-50 Upon reviewing the Web site www.just6dollars.org, we found some pros and cons to the site. The movement is a good idea for society and the site is clean and easy to navigate. It is also easy for visitors to take action and contact their senators through the Web site. That said, the site could use some improvements including a more clear definition of the organization’s goals. Viewers may ask, “Who are Americans for Campaign reform? How do we know they are trustworthy?” The site could also provide more information about public funding in order to educate the public. The site seems to be designed for insiders rather than new-recruits or lay people. In addition, the site creators may benefit from utilizing social media to help spread their message. They could also provide more press links in the media section to help legitimize the site’s mission. Christy & Jody Upon reviewing the Web site http://www.just6dollars.org, we found some pros and cons to the site. The movement is a good idea for society and the site is clean and easy to navigate. It is also easy for visitors to take action and contact their senators through the Web site.

That said, the site could use some improvements including a more clear definition of the organization’s goals. Viewers may ask, “Who are Americans for Campaign reform? How do we know they are trustworthy?” The site could also provide more information about public funding in order to educate the public. The site seems to be designed for insiders rather than new-recruits or lay people. In addition, the site creators may benefit from utilizing social media to help spread their message. They could also provide more press links in the media section to help legitimize the site’s mission.

Christy & Jody

]]> By: Rubi http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/#comment-49 Rubi Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:44:26 +0000 http://com597.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-49 Plus: Well designed Minus: Take Action and Donate tabs are kind of the same meaning Comments: Add other languages, explain why $6 Plus: Well designed
Minus: Take Action and Donate tabs are kind of the same meaning
Comments: Add other languages, explain why $6

]]> By: webberm http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/#comment-48 webberm Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:43:26 +0000 http://com597.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-48 RSS should be clearly linked on top of every page or at least on top of the home page and the blog/podcasts page. The tabs should have a drop down menu instead of opening in a new window. RSS should be clearly linked on top of every page or at least on top of the home page and the blog/podcasts page.

The tabs should have a drop down menu instead of opening in a new window.

]]> By: rebekahp http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/#comment-47 rebekahp Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:43:17 +0000 http://com597.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-47 Rebekah and Tharaa worked together. Rebekah and Tharaa worked together.

]]> By: Garrett http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/#comment-46 Garrett Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:42:22 +0000 http://com597.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-46 Chris C. and Garrett G. -Make pull-down buttons (sub-headers) more apparent, social networking connections. -Good on simplicity/intuitive navigation. -Media room was exceptional. -Good use of RSS feeds, but not easy to discern on podcast. Chris C. and Garrett G.

-Make pull-down buttons (sub-headers) more apparent, social networking connections.

-Good on simplicity/intuitive navigation.

-Media room was exceptional.

-Good use of RSS feeds, but not easy to discern on podcast.

]]> By: ronijeanayalla http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/#comment-45 ronijeanayalla Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:40:14 +0000 http://com597.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-45 That the $6 would be used to publicly finance campaigns is unclear. The most recent video in the media section is from 2006. More graphics on the front page. Makes it easy to contact members of congress. The answer to why public funding, is two clicks into the site (after the splash page, three). It should probably be on the first page. No social media integration. That the $6 would be used to publicly finance campaigns is unclear.

The most recent video in the media section is from 2006.

More graphics on the front page.

Makes it easy to contact members of congress.

The answer to why public funding, is two clicks into the site (after the splash page, three). It should probably be on the first page.

No social media integration.

]]> By: ijp http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/#comment-44 ijp Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:40:13 +0000 http://com597.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-44 Just $6 -want to know who is behind the website - put link to bio of chairs on names - make purpose of website clearer faster - bullet point main ideas behind public financing - they want private contributions so private contributions aren't necessary? - donate button bigger - blog organization - categories, tags and other side bar navigation links - Just $6

-want to know who is behind the website
- put link to bio of chairs on names
- make purpose of website clearer faster
- bullet point main ideas behind public financing
- they want private contributions so private contributions aren’t necessary?
- donate button bigger
- blog organization – categories, tags and other side bar navigation links
-

]]> By: rebekahp http://com597.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/week-9-the-role-of-money-in-elections/#comment-43 rebekahp Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:39:50 +0000 http://com597.wordpress.com/?p=212#comment-43 I would like to know how much money they have already raised and what their goal is. How do I know this org actually works? What exactly am I signing up for when I give them my email address? Future solicitations? I don't want to give my email to just anyone. Facebook Application Quick Polls Images on Blog Videos (posted on YouTube-set up a profile) Podcasts Host a contest for best video made by users explaining their cause. The website seems very static. I would like to know how much money they have already raised and what their goal is. How do I know this org actually works?

What exactly am I signing up for when I give them my email address? Future solicitations? I don’t want to give my email to just anyone.

Facebook Application

Quick Polls

Images on Blog

Videos (posted on YouTube-set up a profile)

Podcasts

Host a contest for best video made by users explaining their cause.

The website seems very static.

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