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Caonabo

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Nowhere did I say that she doesn't do a good job. I'm not interested in posts about new, especially 25 of them per day. The old system was not like this.

Some how I am reminded of children saying "but I do not want to watch the news". Unlike many other "sources", the news headlines and topics within here are factual, and contain several sources to back them up. They are relevant to the RD, and this respective community. Those with their heads in the sand can, well, keep their heads in the sand if they so wish, but stop crying. Amazing how the two most helpful thread lines within this web forum, the Daily News and Spanish language forum, two places designed to "help" foreigners to the RD, are ignored by many. Some can not be helped.
 

Africaida

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Some how I am reminded of children saying "but I do not want to watch the news". Unlike many other "sources", the news headlines and topics within here are factual, and contain several sources to back them up. They are relevant to the RD, and this respective community. Those with their heads in the sand can, well, keep their heads in the sand if they so wish, but stop crying. Amazing how the two most helpful thread lines within this web forum, the Daily News and Spanish language forum, two places designed to "help" foreigners to the RD, are ignored by many. Some can not be helped.

We are all not foreigners in RD (I wonder what is the percentage of people in RD versus other places, but that s another topic)

Some actually read the news in Spanish :cool: (granted I came to know the sources thanks to this forum)
 
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Caonabo

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We are all not foreigners in RD (I wonder what is the percentage of people in RD versus other places, but that s another topic)

Some actually read the news in Spanish :cool: (granted I came to know the sources thanks to this forum)

Then you should be commended for this, as you are one of the exceptions to the rule. I have noticed your participation within the Spanish language forum, and it is pleasant to see. My thoughts are more in line with the expatriates who now call the RD "home". but have no interest in learning one word of the native language, being advised of local newsworthy topics, or anything remotely having to do with the place they fled their native lands for whatever reason they possess.
 
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We are all not foreigners in RD (I wonder what is the percentage of people in RD versus other places, but that s another topic)

Some actually read the news in Spanish :cool: (granted I came to know the sources thanks to this forum)
Then you should be commended for this, as you are one of the exceptions to the rule. I have noticed your participation within the Spanish language forum, and it is pleasant to see. My thoughts are more in line with the expatriates who now call the RD "home". but have no interest in learning one word of the native language, being advised of local newsworthy topics, or anything remotely having to do with the place they fled their native lands for whatever reason they possess.
Ah, the folks on everything cabarete. "Hola Cabarete People" "Does anyone have the number for la policia". Stuffed into their off-Broadway condos like Ocean Dream, saving the beach dogs, fighting for beach access to Encuentro because "we have rights"., And delivering food to the "poor Dominicans". God forbid one gets in a crash with a motoconcho, then all that self interest masked as altruism goes down the shi--er!
Gracias my gente!
 

irsav

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Is there a way to snooze administration posts? In particular the posts from Dolores. I'm not interested in getting 25 news articles a day. It's ridiculous. Thanks.
It is just one of the unpleasant parts of the "new format". To see 75% of "new posts" - just reprints from Dominican newspapers. That I personally do not believe even a single word. I`d like to have some option how not to see these yellow circles in my "new posts" list/search.
 

Dolores

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The upgraded software and the new DR1 format are a work in progress. We have launched the new site and are in the process of “iterating” it, or testing, getting feedback and improving.

DR1 is about curating news, not translating news or “reprinting stories from Dominican newspapers.” By curating, we mean that we browse lots of local and international sources, including social media, radio and TV interviews and talk shows, and do a selection of stories that we feel may be useful for our readers. And then, we write them up, pack the story with details from many sources and angles covering the same story.

That is the advantage we have over Dominican media. The multiple sources turn out a more credible story. By canvassing the news and information, we make it easier for our readers to keep up with the Dominican Republic.

Many other media print press releases as if they had generated the news. Or they print stories published by other media as if they were theirs. We almost always share at least one link so our readers can read more. Or we may have made a mistake, and the link is a way readers can ascertain something that doesn’t sound right. We see this as adding to the credibility of DR1 News. The new software now enables forum readers to share feedback that adds even more to the credibility of the stories.

I learned the journalism craft from pros. I specialized in newsweekly and economic writing when studying for my master's degree at the Columbia University Journalism School in New York City. I've been writing for DR1 since 1985. I am always learning, but you could say you get your news from a Dominican specialist.

Because we have a broad readership for the email of the DR1 Daily News we send out many news stories. People can pick and choose what they want to read. The new software makes it possible to customize how you get the news.

The idea is that if you read DR1 News you will be well informed.
 

franco1111

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Yes. Fine job. But, still no response to, for example, above " I`d like to have some option how not to see these yellow circles in my "new posts" list/search."

I have asked more or less the same question. Why put each individual news post in with member posts?

It was fine to keep the news in a separate place. That is - in News tab. Keep separate from Forums tab. People can still respond to each news article if they want, if formatted this way.

Not complaining. Just asking. I commented that it is easier for me at least to keep them separate. They each have separate value, content, and level of interest.

Don't get me wrong, it is important that people read the news, just not necessarily with member posts which are more fun. Mas o menos : )

This is the last time I will mention it.