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    Points:1

      

    ISC Sunset - Thread for regular updates

    Team,

    I will keep updating this thread with the latest updates regarding the sunset and new beginning for ISC:

    - Member points recalculation and earnings recalculation are paused temporarily to make the migration to a new website easier.

    - We are currently working on the new website development. It may take about 2 months to complete.

    - The new website may not have all the modules from the current website. It will be a lot simpler when we start with.

    - We will preserve content from Forum, Resources, Topics, Ask Experts, Study Abroad sections. Other sections may not be in the initial phase when we restart. But we might bring them back eventually.

    - Forum, Topics and Ask Experts may be merged into a single section under a common name. However, the author names will remain as the original author. In some cases of content posted by some random users who never bothered to login more than once may be moved to a common guest user identity

    - Your cash balance and points will remain in the new website. However, we might restart a new system for earnings and points. The old points and cc may remain as "old balance" but may not be counted in the new way of calculating membership levels. It will be a new beginning. This means, all old members will lose their membership level and will have a fresh beginning along with the new members.

    The forum is now open for new threads to ask questions, get clarifications etc.

    Please join this Google group to stay in touch just in case we are unable to communicate over here - https://groups.google.com/g/indiastudychannel.

    Feel free to give your comments and feedback below. I am open for discussions.
  • #782163

      

    Points:2
    Sir, great to know that the transition is in steady progress. Please reconsider the plan to merge Forum, Ask Experts and Topics. Ask Experts and Topics may be merged with necessary modifications, but Forum should be kept separate.
    'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all'.
    -Aristotle

  • #782164

      

    Points:4
    Sir,

    It's good to get updates about the new beginnings for ISC. We are all eagerly looking forward to it and if the plan is to launch it within two months, it will surely be an extra happy Deepavali season!

    I agree with Saji. It does not make sense to merge the Forum with the other sections. By its uniqueness, the forum is a stand-alone section for discussions and camaraderie. Merging it with the other sections will dilute its special individuality.

    I wish to get a clarification- you stated that the forum is now open for new threads to ask questions, get clarifications, etc. Does the 'etc' mean it is open for discussions on varied topics like earlier or are you saying that this particular forum thread is open for questions and clarifications about the old and new ISC?
    When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

  • #782165

      

    Points:2
    Sir,

    I would like to clarify about AdSense earnings from our articles and other sections. Once you shift our content to the new platform, will we continue to earn from the earlier content and also from new content (once it is opened for new contributions)? Secondly, will we need to associate the new site with our AdSense account?
    When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

  • #782166

      

    Points:1
    Vandana,

    We can allow other discussions on the Forum but please note that the points/cc for such threads will not be counted.
    regards,
    Tony John
    Webmaster - IndiaStudyChannel.com

  • #782169

      

    Points:1
    Alright Sir, many thanks for permitting forum discussions to continue.
    When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

  • #782170

    Points:3
    Thanks a lot, Sir, for the update.
    Hoping to join the new version of the ISC at the earliest.

    Regarding last month's payment, I have a request to make. I am busy shifting, so I am unable to submit my invoice. At the earliest, I will try to do so. Kindly, consider my request so that my payment does not get delayed once I can submit the invoice. It would take some time to submit it. Hope you will consider my request!
    shampasaid

  • #782172

    Points:3
    It is providing me with great relief that the Forum Section will remain active for resolving our doubts apart from general queries raised by the members. Though we may not be awarded any special credits for such postings. In that way, we will remain in touch with our members making our life - journey all the more interesting.
    I would welcome the new format with a happy note.

  • #782173

    Points:5
    Quite a relief to see this announcement of keeping Forum section afloat till new site is up and ready.

    Forum section is like the invisible heart for ISC which pulsates continuously ,even when the pulse becomes feeble at times. But the site can be always nourished back to health by proper remedial measures as long as the forum heartbeat continues.
    By keeping forum afloat the sure permanent damage situation of 'out of sight; out of mind' can be avoided .
    Most ISCians will not mind discontinuation of points and CC for sometime till the new site is started and will be ready t co-operate with ISC establishment. That can happen only if their wish to be in connection through the forum is kept maintained.
    Maintaining forum even with some restrictions and regulations will give the confidence and feeling that ISC is not dead but recuperating in ICU and soon will be brought to the normal ward room. For the time being a welcome relief giving announcement.

  • #782178

    Points:1
    Members just want updates regarding latest developments and this thread is the solution. There is no need to have any group to discuss now.
    Humble yourself or life will do it for you!

  • #782179

    Points:3
    Thanks to ISC management the Forum Section is still alive for the free discussion of the emotions of the existing members with their open hearts. Such an exchange of thoughts among the members works like an elixir to their brains indicating their passion for this platform.
    Till it takes its final shape in the form of a new configuration, I think that this might be the best means of venting out emotions to our members who remained in touch for a prolonged period.

  • #782180

    Points:2
    This is so sad and disappointing to hear about the decision!!
    But I can't afford to lose you guys. I have received a lot of love and learning from this site that I can never forget.
    I want to join the group but the link is not clickable now, I think. Help, please.

  • #782181

    Points:2
    Join request sent. Thank you very much for your support. I especially thank Tony Sir and Vandana Ma'am for their support and mentorship.
    Again thank you Vandana ma'am for your support. It has been a long I didn't write to you. I am feeling so sad. Hopefully will remain in touch. Thank you.

  • #782183

    Points:2
    It is good to note that a new website will come in another 2 months. As mentioned by other members that it is good to note that new threads related to enquiries about the new site can be posted. Thanks for accepting my request to join the group.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #782188

    Points:1
    Will the new website have the same domain name (indiastudychannel.com) or will it be changed to some other domain name?

  • #782190

      

    Points:3
    Bhuvan,

    Perhaps the same domain name will not be possible, since it is not that this site will be entirely removed from e-space altogether. I surmised this possibility from Tony Sir's statement that only some content will be moved to the new site. I am also unaware of the new name. Whatever it is, I would love to have it as a surprise. It's always exciting not to know everything in advance!
    When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

  • #782193

    Points:4
    Vandana Ma'am,
    As I mentioned in the response of https://www.indiastudychannel.com/forum/185401-why-people-dont-show-interest-in-isc-even-when-they-are-paying-their-contributors, it will be better to have a short domain name if at all the domain name is to be changed. But brand establishing a new website with a new domain name will take more time. It is better to think in the lines of redirecting indiastudychannel.com to the new website for ranking quickly. Anyhow let us wait for Tony sir's decision.

  • #782195

    Points:4
    If it is a new domain then it will take some time to get the same kind of traffic that ISC used to get in past. Even today ISC is getting substantial amount of traffic although most of that traffic is not enough to sustain. It is worth a try to try something new with a better UI and website design. This website looks old-fashioned and even the ads are not properly placed. Modern websites are way better and more user friendly as well as SEO-friendly. The amount of content this website holds is enormous and I don't think it will be wise to lose all these content. Hence, a new domain is a better choice with some content getting transferred to the new website.
    Humble yourself or life will do it for you!

  • #782200

    Points:0
    I am eagerly waiting to join the new site.
    Honesty is the best policy.

  • #782241

    Points:2
    It will be good to send bulk emails to all the members of ISC mentioning the new website so that at least old ISC members will know what the new website name is.

  • #782242

    Points:2
    Meanwhile lets start off with a group discussion. Choose a topic that can provoke interest among members. Every member has an apportunity to expression their feelngs , opinion, ideas, sentiments etc. Meanwhile lets forget that ISC is not functioning and join our hands together to share our thoughts.

  • #782245

    Points:2
    Already there are two or three new threads on the site. Members can respond to those topics and try to post their threads so that activity will increase. If all the members start doing this we will have good activity on this forum section.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #782248

    Points:2
    Swati Sarnobat @ 782242, I have just posted a forum thread A good workman never blames his tools which you can read and respond and start discussion.

  • #782249

    Points:2
    I fail to understand why so much discussion on this issue for so many days. When new website will be commissioned, all the present members will be informed. Those who will be interested, will join following the directions of the new editors. The members' view will get least weightage, just like the case of present website.
    (a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
    (b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali


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