Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 30, 2005 13:11:37 GMT
Having told Shark it couldn't be done on grounds that a column ideally needs a host site rather than a message board, I've thought of a way it CAN be done.
Shark - you can laugh at me now ;D
It would basically be a new forum (Probably just under 'Humanology') with each thread being a separate column. Not being a fixed schedule person myself, the idea I currently have is that anyone who wishes to write a long piece on any subject they like could do so, and post it there for everyone else to read and comment on.
It would entirely be up to anyone who wished to contribute as to things like subject and column length - and how frequently new columns were added.
The only rules would be the normal board rules, and that each column should basically be an article rather than just a few lines.
'Chaotic Columns', if you like
Any thoughts and suggestions would be welcome - especially if anyone is actively interested in writing columns Bit pointless adding it if no-one is using it, after all
One last thing - if Shark wants, he'll get to mod the forum as it was his idea to add columns in the first place. Assuming there is enough interest and it actually happens. I'll discuss possible co-mod with Sharks if/when it becomes necessary (And if he wants the job, of course).
This in no way changes my normal stance on mods & forums, BTW, but is a special circumstance arising only because Shark put so much thought into the idea.
Over to you guys... Tell me if this rocks or sucks...
Shark - you can laugh at me now ;D
It would basically be a new forum (Probably just under 'Humanology') with each thread being a separate column. Not being a fixed schedule person myself, the idea I currently have is that anyone who wishes to write a long piece on any subject they like could do so, and post it there for everyone else to read and comment on.
It would entirely be up to anyone who wished to contribute as to things like subject and column length - and how frequently new columns were added.
The only rules would be the normal board rules, and that each column should basically be an article rather than just a few lines.
'Chaotic Columns', if you like
Any thoughts and suggestions would be welcome - especially if anyone is actively interested in writing columns
Bit pointless adding it if no-one is using it, after all One last thing - if Shark wants, he'll get to mod the forum as it was his idea to add columns in the first place. Assuming there is enough interest and it actually happens. I'll discuss possible co-mod with Sharks if/when it becomes necessary (And if he wants the job, of course).
This in no way changes my normal stance on mods & forums, BTW, but is a special circumstance arising only because Shark put so much thought into the idea.
Over to you guys... Tell me if this rocks or sucks...
Oh, on the subject of a co-mod, I think you know who I think would be perfect for the job. Pretty much comes without saying. 
