One of the subjects I’m doing now requires the students to post their views in the discussion board twice a week. To pass this course, I’ve got to abide by the rules and make sure that I dilligently post in the board.

That’s not all, I’ve also got a target to meet for my company’s forum. Oh, yes, I’ve got to post five entries or more each month. Failing which, the names of the employees will be listed in an email broadcast and their boss will have to “counsel” them. Though it’s a good way for employees to share their ideas and views, I just dislike the idea of being forced to post in the forum. To fulfill their monthly target, some of my collegues would simply post short, single sentence comments like “That’s a good idea.” and “Well, done, congratulations!”. I guess, it defeats the purpose. Oh, well…