PTS-Talk

Friday’s presentation was PTS-Talk which they described as a website designed to help people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This presentation was unique to the others because it included an emotional aspect. Each of the presenters had personally witnessed the effects of PTSD which made the website more than just a project for them but instead something that they could see making a positive impact. You could see the connection and just how important it was for them in the way they presented. I did not notice them reading off slides or notecards which was very impressive. They were also very prepared to answer any questions thrown at them. They knew the exact direction that they wanted to take this website and knew step by step how they were going to get there. I think that the way they designed the website was very intelligent and made sense. Creating different forums with different purposes allows the users to get more personalized help which is unique to PTS-Talk. The one thing that I am worried about, which Dr. Johnson pointed out, is internet trolls. They are everywhere and are just looking to cause trouble, especially with sensitive subjects like this. Unfortunately, I don’t have a solution, if only you could wish them away. It would be terrible if victims went to the site to get help and were welcomed by negativity or insults. Someone who specializes in website design may have ways to reduce it but I am not sure what else to do. I do wish that the group had gone into more detail on the profile page. For example, it looks like users can follow each other and I just wonder what that does. Do they get emails when someone they follow posts something? Or what is the point of following each other? In conclusion, this presentation and project was very thoughtful and original. I was seriously impressed that the group tackled such a sensitive subject and did so well. Great job!