Welcome back BBSers!!
It’s time for another update on the Engagement Mining program as we move into Transition 7. We continue to adapt and grow, and we have some noteworthy announcements to share with you all.
New Approvals
We are thrilled to announce that after a thorough review, two new boards are joining the Engagement Mining program:
AITAH
Am I The Asshole? Post your AITA stories ANONYMOUSLY / WITH ANY NICKNAME (New easy one-click signup) and let the community decide whether you're TA (The Asshole) or NTA (Not The Asshole), see their comments containing their experiences and thoughts on the matter.
PROCHOC
The Pro-Choice & Support board is OPEN to EVERYONE to post on (you can post anonymously or with any nickname, easy one-click signup) and is a direct extension of the FB & IG Women's Rights News platform advocating for global women's rights, full bodily autonomy and the right for ALL women regardless of age, religion or circumstance to be the sole decision maker over her own body and life choices.
Welcome to the Engagement Mining family! We are eagerly looking forward to the unique and engaging conversations these boards will bring to the network.
Probationary Status Updates
In this transition, we are placing two previously approved boards into Probationary status for failing to meet quantitative requirements:
- INDFAM
- SPORTX
We want to be clear: Probationary status is NOT a removal from the program. It’s a signal that these boards have momentarily dipped below the quantitative criteria thresholds. We understand that network activity has been lower lately, and we are NOT holding this against INDFAM or SPORTX. Quality over quantity is our mantra, and as long as these boards maintain their high-quality engagement and discussion, they will remain valued members of our program. We are here to support, not to penalize.
Update on THEORY:
We would also like to provide an update on the THEORY board, which was placed under probationary status during Transition 6. While THEORY has continued to remain below the quantitative requirements, we are heartened by what we are seeing on this board. The content and discussions taking place on THEORY continue to be high quality, original, and engaging. The moderation staff is actively contributing and managing the board commendably. We appreciate their continued commitment and dedication, and we stand by our boards as we navigate this period of fluctuation.
Exciting Proposal? The AI Engagement Mining Manager
We’re brainstorming a groundbreaking concept: an AI Engagement Mining Manager. In our quest to continually enhance the Engagement Mining Program, we’ve consistently faced a key challenge: how to measure the quality of content in an objective manner that is free of bias. Human evaluations, while valuable, can sometimes be influenced by subjective perspectives even with effort towards remaining impartial, and this is where our AI proposal comes into play.
This AI system would be designed to assess the quality of content on our boards, analyzing posts and discussions within a community and even potentially pairing this with board metrics to determine whether a board meets the criteria for approval into the Engagement Mining program. The focus is sharply on qualitative assessment, ensuring that content is not just abundant, but meaningful and valuable.
To uphold our commitment to transparency, the AI’s assessment process would be based on publicly available criteria, and we could share insight into how its decisions are made. Initially, this AI system would operate in the background, serving as an impartial and fair judge of quality and meaningful engagement.
At this stage, this is just an idea, and we are eager to explore its potential. We would love to hear the community's thoughts on this concept. Should we pursue this idea further? What concerns or suggestions do you have? Please, share your feedback – your voice is pivotal as we consider this innovative step!
On the Horizon
We have some very promising developments brewing here at BBS that we believe will contribute significantly to the growth and success of the network. We can't share too much yet - but hold tight, because great things are in motion!
The BBS team remains as dedicated as ever to building an amazing platform for all. We appreciate each and every one of you for being on this journey with us. Here’s to an ever-brightening future for the BBS Network!