Dave is there some way each moderator could have an area to keep a record of database entries for plants that we need to watch and research further for correct ID?
In the sempervivum we can have a plant look quite different because of growing conditions, such as excessive heat/humidity, intense sun conditions due to altitude and much more. At some point the year the plant will show the correct attributes.
It would be helpful if we could some how tag the database entries that need special attention.

I keep a notebook handy for that sort of thing but a special area would be great, especially if it is searchable.

Maybe this could be done using that ID number that each plant has. Copying the ID number from the database into the reference place would automatically convert back to the cultivar name. Really save on typing and eliminate typos in a search.

Anyway, I think I know what I am talking abut, maybe .

I need them in an area that is easily accessed for a look through what needs to be followed up. So that might work Connie. It would be nice to have a name with the ref. #.

Couldn't you use a category in your List for that?

A category in the list would be a workable solution, potentially. I'm willing to give you whatever you want, including a custom feature that you could access, I would really need it spelled out very clearly how you wanted it.

We currently let people post comments about each plant. What if we extended that and allowed you to post a "Moderator's Comment" that was flagged in such a way that it was clear that it was moderator-only information. I could (if you preferred) make it so that only you could see the comments, if you felt that was important.

I could then make a separate page where you can view a list of all the plants that have a moderator's comment associated with them.

Am I thinking along the right lines here?

I do comments that are for every one to read, so not sure that would work. Unless there was a place to click for it to be a private comment only. And it would have a separate category on my profile page?
Would that work?

I prefer private... it would essentially be a tool for the moderator to use.

I agree with the private. I was thinking the new place on our profile page would only be seen by me for the areas that I moderate.

Lynn, I want to make sure you saw my post above.

In considering what to do for you, I'm not really exactly sure what you're looking for.

Are you wanting to make notations about plants? Or images? Or comments? Or something else? I need a little more specificity. I am enthusiastically ready to provide you with whatever tools you desire.

I just need a way to tag database entries that need further research. So, if I have the ability to 'Tag' an entry, and the entry would be in a newly created place in my Profile, where it would be easy to find, I could retrieve it easily when I found the info I needed. All I would need is the name of the plant as a click-able link taking me back to that entry. And it would only be visible to me, like Connie said above.

Or it could be part of the 'List' feature, but only visible to me. Maybe name it 'Research'. With the name of the entry as a click-able link.

Either place would work for me. I have trouble keeping papers organized and it would be much faster to be able to go to the 'Research' list to see what needs further work.

Am I making any sense?

Ok, so the simplest solution here may be something that can kill two birds with one stone.

It's been requested that we allow our Lists feature to support private categories. So I think that's what we'll do here. I'll make categories be able to be marked as private, and then the category plus all the entries therein are only visible to you.

What can I say, you are the MOSTEST MAGIC MAN.
Thank you so much Dave. Can you tell I'm excited.

What a help this will be.

Dave is a mind reader! I was just going to suggest that, because I'd also like a private place on my list. Would it also be possible to have both public and private comments on a list item?

This is done!

The thread "Privacy settings are now available in Plant Lists" in Site Talk forum

woofie said:Would it also be possible to have both public and private comments on a list item?

Let's have that conversation in the site talk forum.