Thread: DMOZ Best Practices - Page 5

Originally Posted by Dominique

I don't have an issue either way, I thought we were discussing the way DMOZ works, and what could be better.

You would like to see it as is, with the current guidelines, but with more editors so more sites would get reviewed.

I would like to see it changed, with categories that are more niche and so it could do justice to very focussed, smaller sites too. And I would like to see only the very best informational sites in there.

Personally, it gives me pride in my work that I can be listed there. I think it's discouraging when one applies and applies and can't get reviewed. I took the rejections as motivation to improve my sites.

I wouldn't want to be a gambling editor though if I decided to join. I would edit in an area that interests me and where I have base knowledge but would like to spend time learning more. That way it could be like a hobby and fun. Something like gardening. But - I don't have the time.

Well said Dom, and I do think that as DMOZ ages, it will become further niched. Editing in an area which you have a keen interest in as a hobby, or do it for fun, is it a great way to go.

Some people say its hard to become an editor, but I was rejected a couple of times, and probably rightly so. On my 3rd-4th application, taking into account feedback from editors I made it as an editor.

DMOZ wants more editors, but I would say not self interested applications.