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Re: JournalFire: Online journal clubs

John Delacruz — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:01:17 -0000

I'm one of the creators of Journalfire. Thanks for taking an interest in our site. We are still in the early stages of beta testing. As Pedro noted we are adding email domains as they are requested, though currently we would like to keep them restricted to academic institutions or other trusted domains. The discussions themselves will be made open to the public in near future.

If you've already requested an invitation, we haven't forgotten you, and will be sending instructions soon. We're looking forward to your feedback!

Re: JournalFire: Online journal clubs

pedrobeltrao — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:45:46 -0000

The first time I checked the site it only allowed .edu email addresses. I sent an email asking for an account saying that I was in EMBL (embl.de) so I think that they are adding upon request. They also changed the login for invitation only so even if the domain is now accepted I can't create an account :).

Re: JournalFire: Online journal clubs

Chris Surridge — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:44:57 -0000

Could be a nice site but it seems a shame that I for one won't be able to benefit from the discussions. Users are restricted to those with email addresses from the following domains: .edu, ac.uk, hhmi.org, nih.gov, or embl.de . I can see the logic of trying to cater specifically to the academic scientific community, as this might cut down on the effort needed to moderate the site. Even in this the list is very anglocentric, excluding such powerhouses of research as the Pasteur and Weizmann Institutes, and the whole of Australia. It would be good however if those of us outside the ivory towers could at least read the discussions even if barred from joining in. 'Scientist' isn't a job title, it's a state of mind.

Re: JournalFire: Online journal clubs

mndoci — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:53:14 -0000

Bora

I actually meant to link to your latest post, but forgot. Let me add it to the further reading list.

I just commented on your site.

Re: JournalFire: Online journal clubs

Bora — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:04:18 -0000

Interesting site. Thank you for sharing the discovery. Have you seen my latest post on Journal Clubs? I'd like to see your opinion.