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I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

I think your point about it being another platform is the issue. This was my thought the second I went to the RACI site and saw the notification number over my initials "I don't need another inbox to check". 

I struggle with keeping up with all the platforms I'm on now. It's possible I would search it for things, like stack exchange, but I don't think I could take it on as a chatty social kind of space.

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

I think it depends on the convenience and access to the platform. RACI need to be clear on whether the new website is just for information or more like a mode of communication like social media for members. 

If the objective is like social media communication. I don't think the current set up will suffice. I get notified through my personal email and really can't keep up with all the threads. Even when I want to read or interact. I have to go on website, login etc. In all honesty, the only time I check my email is just during wwork. I don't really want to dedicate a tap on my google search for RACI website or would consider searching RACI.com.au on my phone check what's going on in the community. I would suggest RACI to consider creating an App like Discord or Slack. Admin can then create different rooms representing the divisions.  I can take a glance at it after hours, or whenever I feel convinent glancing at Discord  updates once awhile from the phone. You even can text message individual member. 

I personally only ever use RACI website for information or signing up for events. I have a feeling this is the case for many younger members. To encourage engagement, I think convenience is something we need to consider. 

I understand this sounds lazy on our part as Gen Z and some millennial. But we are just used to working with apps for social communication now rather than website. 

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

I agree with Adam. I use social media a lot but it is not clear what this new site is for. Did members ask or it or is it something that is just being tested. The purpose  has not really been communicated with the members so why assume people would just start using it? It is not the most convent system. An RACI Discord server would perhaps be easier but that's just me.

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

Hi Oliver. We do have an app dedicated for RACi now. Hannah posted it a few days ago. I think RACi needs to start encouraging members to download the app and then we can have a community there. 

I am speaking from my experience from a mobile game I played during COVID. We were able to create a lovely community on Discord for over 3 years simply because when someone joined our community in the game, we also encouraged them to also join our community on Discord. Believe it or not, we ended up communicating more on discord than in the game itself. 

I think when RACI gain new members, establishing clearly that we have this feature in place will help growing the community in the future. 

I agree with Adam. I use social media a lot but it is not clear what this new site is for. Did members ask or it or is it something that is just being tested. The purpose  has not really been communicated with the members so why assume people would just start using it? It is not the most convent system. An RACI Discord server would perhaps be easier but that's just me.

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

Hi Oliver. We do have an app dedicated for RACi now. Hannah posted it a few days ago. I think RACi needs to start encouraging members to download the app and then we can have a community there. 

I am speaking from my experience from a mobile game I played during COVID. We were able to create a lovely community on Discord for over 3 years simply because when someone joined our community in the game, we also encouraged them to also join our community on Discord. Believe it or not, we ended up communicating more on discord than in the game itself. 

I think when RACI gain new members, establishing clearly that we have this feature in place will help growing the community in the future. 

I agree with Adam. I use social media a lot but it is not clear what this new site is for. Did members ask or it or is it something that is just being tested. The purpose  has not really been communicated with the members so why assume people would just start using it? It is not the most convent system. An RACI Discord server would perhaps be easier but that's just me.

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

With almost four thousand people listed in the directory, it seems to me that less than one percent of members have actively responded to the launch of MyRACI.

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

Giving my $0.02 regarding a) seemingly lack of engagement with myRACI and b) using apps to engage with RACI.

a) It's certainly not a good looking number with just 2% of the total membership engaging with these forms, when myRACI has potential to be the Reddit for chemistry-related professionals in Australia, plus with resources such as career advice and outreach opportunities. I can think of:

• There should be many active members who do log onto myRACI, but they keep a low profile and keep to only membership-related things or events. We won't know how many of them would do things like connecting with fellow members or exchanging messages to e.g. do business with them.
• There may be some who do want to share something but have some fear of doing so, like not wanting to be rebutted. Note that myRACI threads appear to be accessible for the whole world to see. We could do something to encourage each other to share expertise and feel that everyone's opinions are welcomed. This is particularly for students and early-career chemists who have relatively little knowledge being in the same thread as someone who may be at their end of their career.
• There may be some who see RACI as something purely business-related and are not interested in discussions outside their field of expertise. They may only be interested in a specific field, perhaps a single interest group/division and would keep to only that.
• There may be some who simply have no interest in connecting to others or engaging with others at all (a bit odd...).
• There may be some who don't currently see RACI as a priority; they may contribute sometime later when they feel like doing so. This is particularly true for some students and those on some career-break.

b) There's no one-size-fits-all solution nor there is a single platform that works the best. It's good that there's a myRACI app for those who prefer the app to do everything on their phone. Personally, I like to keep the number of apps on my phone to a minimum and so I'm not inclined to download it myself, nor are some others who are less tech-savvy or prefer to use an older phone that's less technologically advanced. I find this website to be good enough for me.

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William Li

Original Message:
Sent: 15-05-2024 12:05
From: Daniel Turner
Subject: Where is everyone?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

Did you know, the majority of people on social media platforms are lurkers? (myRACI is essentially the same kind of platform.) Lurkers contribute very little or no content, and prefer to consume content or perform other non-content-generating activities quietly. Back when I was studying linguistics for my Arts degree in the mid 2000s, it was estimated that at least 95% of users were lurkers.

But, that should not stop people from posting; it just means you won't get the "likes" or other forms of validation you may be seeking to see,,,,,,, 

Giving my $0.02 regarding a) seemingly lack of engagement with myRACI and b) using apps to engage with RACI.

a) It's certainly not a good looking number with just 2% of the total membership engaging with these forms, when myRACI has potential to be the Reddit for chemistry-related professionals in Australia, plus with resources such as career advice and outreach opportunities. I can think of:

• There should be many active members who do log onto myRACI, but they keep a low profile and keep to only membership-related things or events. We won't know how many of them would do things like connecting with fellow members or exchanging messages to e.g. do business with them.
• There may be some who do want to share something but have some fear of doing so, like not wanting to be rebutted. Note that myRACI threads appear to be accessible for the whole world to see. We could do something to encourage each other to share expertise and feel that everyone's opinions are welcomed. This is particularly for students and early-career chemists who have relatively little knowledge being in the same thread as someone who may be at their end of their career.
• There may be some who see RACI as something purely business-related and are not interested in discussions outside their field of expertise. They may only be interested in a specific field, perhaps a single interest group/division and would keep to only that.
• There may be some who simply have no interest in connecting to others or engaging with others at all (a bit odd...).
• There may be some who don't currently see RACI as a priority; they may contribute sometime later when they feel like doing so. This is particularly true for some students and those on some career-break.

b) There's no one-size-fits-all solution nor there is a single platform that works the best. It's good that there's a myRACI app for those who prefer the app to do everything on their phone. Personally, I like to keep the number of apps on my phone to a minimum and so I'm not inclined to download it myself, nor are some others who are less tech-savvy or prefer to use an older phone that's less technologically advanced. I find this website to be good enough for me.

------------------------------
William Li

Original Message:
Sent: 15-05-2024 12:05
From: Daniel Turner
Subject: Where is everyone?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

Giving my $0.02 regarding a) seemingly lack of engagement with myRACI and b) using apps to engage with RACI.

a) It's certainly not a good looking number with just 2% of the total membership engaging with these forms, when myRACI has potential to be the Reddit for chemistry-related professionals in Australia, plus with resources such as career advice and outreach opportunities. I can think of:

• There should be many active members who do log onto myRACI, but they keep a low profile and keep to only membership-related things or events. We won't know how many of them would do things like connecting with fellow members or exchanging messages to e.g. do business with them.
• There may be some who do want to share something but have some fear of doing so, like not wanting to be rebutted. Note that myRACI threads appear to be accessible for the whole world to see. We could do something to encourage each other to share expertise and feel that everyone's opinions are welcomed. This is particularly for students and early-career chemists who have relatively little knowledge being in the same thread as someone who may be at their end of their career.
• There may be some who see RACI as something purely business-related and are not interested in discussions outside their field of expertise. They may only be interested in a specific field, perhaps a single interest group/division and would keep to only that.
• There may be some who simply have no interest in connecting to others or engaging with others at all (a bit odd...).
• There may be some who don't currently see RACI as a priority; they may contribute sometime later when they feel like doing so. This is particularly true for some students and those on some career-break.

b) There's no one-size-fits-all solution nor there is a single platform that works the best. It's good that there's a myRACI app for those who prefer the app to do everything on their phone. Personally, I like to keep the number of apps on my phone to a minimum and so I'm not inclined to download it myself, nor are some others who are less tech-savvy or prefer to use an older phone that's less technologically advanced. I find this website to be good enough for me.

------------------------------
William Li

Original Message:
Sent: 15-05-2024 12:05
From: Daniel Turner
Subject: Where is everyone?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

I think there is another important reason. Many social media channels cause mental health issues for a significant number of people and is full of mis/disinformation. I avoid social media except for professional purposes (e.g., LinkedIn and probably RACI etc.). I'm also very busy and can't devote time to following most social media channels.

Giving my $0.02 regarding a) seemingly lack of engagement with myRACI and b) using apps to engage with RACI.

a) It's certainly not a good looking number with just 2% of the total membership engaging with these forms, when myRACI has potential to be the Reddit for chemistry-related professionals in Australia, plus with resources such as career advice and outreach opportunities. I can think of:

• There should be many active members who do log onto myRACI, but they keep a low profile and keep to only membership-related things or events. We won't know how many of them would do things like connecting with fellow members or exchanging messages to e.g. do business with them.
• There may be some who do want to share something but have some fear of doing so, like not wanting to be rebutted. Note that myRACI threads appear to be accessible for the whole world to see. We could do something to encourage each other to share expertise and feel that everyone's opinions are welcomed. This is particularly for students and early-career chemists who have relatively little knowledge being in the same thread as someone who may be at their end of their career.
• There may be some who see RACI as something purely business-related and are not interested in discussions outside their field of expertise. They may only be interested in a specific field, perhaps a single interest group/division and would keep to only that.
• There may be some who simply have no interest in connecting to others or engaging with others at all (a bit odd...).
• There may be some who don't currently see RACI as a priority; they may contribute sometime later when they feel like doing so. This is particularly true for some students and those on some career-break.

b) There's no one-size-fits-all solution nor there is a single platform that works the best. It's good that there's a myRACI app for those who prefer the app to do everything on their phone. Personally, I like to keep the number of apps on my phone to a minimum and so I'm not inclined to download it myself, nor are some others who are less tech-savvy or prefer to use an older phone that's less technologically advanced. I find this website to be good enough for me.

------------------------------
William Li

Original Message:
Sent: 15-05-2024 12:05
From: Daniel Turner
Subject: Where is everyone?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

I think there is another important reason. Many social media channels cause mental health issues for a significant number of people and is full of mis/disinformation. I avoid social media except for professional purposes (e.g., LinkedIn and probably RACI etc.). I'm also very busy and can't devote time to following most social media channels.

Giving my $0.02 regarding a) seemingly lack of engagement with myRACI and b) using apps to engage with RACI.

a) It's certainly not a good looking number with just 2% of the total membership engaging with these forms, when myRACI has potential to be the Reddit for chemistry-related professionals in Australia, plus with resources such as career advice and outreach opportunities. I can think of:

• There should be many active members who do log onto myRACI, but they keep a low profile and keep to only membership-related things or events. We won't know how many of them would do things like connecting with fellow members or exchanging messages to e.g. do business with them.
• There may be some who do want to share something but have some fear of doing so, like not wanting to be rebutted. Note that myRACI threads appear to be accessible for the whole world to see. We could do something to encourage each other to share expertise and feel that everyone's opinions are welcomed. This is particularly for students and early-career chemists who have relatively little knowledge being in the same thread as someone who may be at their end of their career.
• There may be some who see RACI as something purely business-related and are not interested in discussions outside their field of expertise. They may only be interested in a specific field, perhaps a single interest group/division and would keep to only that.
• There may be some who simply have no interest in connecting to others or engaging with others at all (a bit odd...).
• There may be some who don't currently see RACI as a priority; they may contribute sometime later when they feel like doing so. This is particularly true for some students and those on some career-break.

b) There's no one-size-fits-all solution nor there is a single platform that works the best. It's good that there's a myRACI app for those who prefer the app to do everything on their phone. Personally, I like to keep the number of apps on my phone to a minimum and so I'm not inclined to download it myself, nor are some others who are less tech-savvy or prefer to use an older phone that's less technologically advanced. I find this website to be good enough for me.

------------------------------
William Li

Original Message:
Sent: 15-05-2024 12:05
From: Daniel Turner
Subject: Where is everyone?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?

My assumption is RACI has invested its members' money in the platform providing this service and so I have to assume there was due consideration of the assumed value this online community has the potential to provide those of us choosing to avail ourselves of the opportunity-how many users will post something here remains to be seen.

I think there is another important reason. Many social media channels cause mental health issues for a significant number of people and is full of mis/disinformation. I avoid social media except for professional purposes (e.g., LinkedIn and probably RACI etc.). I'm also very busy and can't devote time to following most social media channels.

Giving my $0.02 regarding a) seemingly lack of engagement with myRACI and b) using apps to engage with RACI.

a) It's certainly not a good looking number with just 2% of the total membership engaging with these forms, when myRACI has potential to be the Reddit for chemistry-related professionals in Australia, plus with resources such as career advice and outreach opportunities. I can think of:

• There should be many active members who do log onto myRACI, but they keep a low profile and keep to only membership-related things or events. We won't know how many of them would do things like connecting with fellow members or exchanging messages to e.g. do business with them.
• There may be some who do want to share something but have some fear of doing so, like not wanting to be rebutted. Note that myRACI threads appear to be accessible for the whole world to see. We could do something to encourage each other to share expertise and feel that everyone's opinions are welcomed. This is particularly for students and early-career chemists who have relatively little knowledge being in the same thread as someone who may be at their end of their career.
• There may be some who see RACI as something purely business-related and are not interested in discussions outside their field of expertise. They may only be interested in a specific field, perhaps a single interest group/division and would keep to only that.
• There may be some who simply have no interest in connecting to others or engaging with others at all (a bit odd...).
• There may be some who don't currently see RACI as a priority; they may contribute sometime later when they feel like doing so. This is particularly true for some students and those on some career-break.

b) There's no one-size-fits-all solution nor there is a single platform that works the best. It's good that there's a myRACI app for those who prefer the app to do everything on their phone. Personally, I like to keep the number of apps on my phone to a minimum and so I'm not inclined to download it myself, nor are some others who are less tech-savvy or prefer to use an older phone that's less technologically advanced. I find this website to be good enough for me.

------------------------------
William Li

Original Message:
Sent: 15-05-2024 12:05
From: Daniel Turner
Subject: Where is everyone?

I know it is early days and can appreciate that I've been an early adopter. However, given that now is the time we'd expect a flurry of initial engagement on this new platform, where are all the RACI members?

Perhaps social media is indeed dead! Or is it just that this is one more platform that might be one too many for those already inundated with communications arising from other virtual communities?

Just sharing my thoughts with everyone already invested in this platform, as I suspect that's the extent of the reach of this discussion thread...

...what can those of us already using MyRACI do to get more members on board?