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Post by Elliot Kane on May 5, 2005 14:20:29 GMT
Well guys... It's hardly a secret that my initial idea of a nice quiet writer forum has gone completely out the window, and instead I find myself with one of the best and liveliest communities on the web. So... What I want to know is - where do we go from here? I would like to hear your ideas & suggestions, and things that you would like to see here, be it new ideas for forums or anything else. Not promising to act on any of them, but if an idea is popular enough - who knows? There are a few things worth remembering, though: 1. The PG & female friendly bit is staying. That won't change ever. 2. I have no intention of turning this into a dedicated comics forum. There are about three trillion of those on the web as is, and all fighting over the same few fans. Without some very good original content and the participation of a few creators, NO new board has any chance of rising above mediocre. And really - where is the point in that? 3. No, I haven't forgotten the chat room. Yes, it's still a great idea. I still have to find the right program is all. Beyond those - suggest anything you like, people How do you want the board to develop? What do you want to see - and what DON'T you want to see? All thoughts are welcome .
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Post by BJC on May 5, 2005 14:33:44 GMT
Free ice cream would be nice.....
but seriously.....I cant think of a whole lot......it wouldnt be an Elliot board without a seperate music forum instead of adding it all in the general....
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Post by Max on May 5, 2005 14:53:31 GMT
Hmmmm...that's quite a good idea BJC, a music forum would be good. I'm also thinking maybe a column of some kind or something...I dunno...a column about comics stuff?
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Post by Gray Lensman on May 5, 2005 15:35:22 GMT
I can say with some authority that Elliot would probably go for a music forum if he thought he could get away with it. The reason we don't have one right now is traffic. That part is up to you folks. Show us some demand, Elliot will no doubt gleefully put up a music forum. Column about comics... I'd say that falls under Point #2 above. Writing or art discussion might be a better idea, that having been said. But that's Elliot's call.
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Post by Max on May 5, 2005 15:43:29 GMT
Yeah, I was just sort of blurting an idea back there...then I thought about it... Well, whatever the boss wants I'm fine with! (to an extent )
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Post by Gray Lensman on May 5, 2005 15:45:43 GMT
All ideas are welcome, Max. It's all good. They might not all be workable, but we'll at least consider them.
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Post by BJC on May 5, 2005 15:51:54 GMT
You heard the man Max, start chanting...
WE WANTA MUSIC FORUM, WE WANTA MUSIC FORUM, WE WANTA MUSIC FORUM!
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Post by Max on May 5, 2005 15:56:58 GMT
Or we could do it in a more subtle way...
Me and BJC would appreciate a forum dedicated to the artists that work hardly in the music industry.
Nah! I like your way!
WE WANTA MUSIC FORUM! WE WANTA MUSIC FORUM! ;D
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Post by Gray Lensman on May 5, 2005 16:03:09 GMT
LOL, guys. ;D
Or you could, oh, start up actual music topics? Strange idea, I know. ;D
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Post by Max on May 5, 2005 16:07:01 GMT
Music...topics? But that would be pointless without a huge music forum! You're a strange one at that, Steve! ;D
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Post by BJC on May 5, 2005 16:12:04 GMT
Well, I had planned to introduce a new band I found...mays well post them ;D
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Post by Gray Lensman on May 5, 2005 16:13:16 GMT
I suppose that wouldn't hurt, BJC. ;D
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Post by BJC on May 5, 2005 16:14:06 GMT
Damage fixed...erm...I mean posted ;D
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Post by Max on May 5, 2005 16:14:22 GMT
shhhh... we're winning...just wait till they crack and we'll get our very own music forum...with me modding...i'm making too much a big a deal out of this aren't I?
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Post by BJC on May 5, 2005 16:15:50 GMT
Nah, we;re not the only music fans here, Im sure we'll get some support
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Post by Dr. Doom on May 5, 2005 16:31:10 GMT
I'll wing a couple ideas. If you want a nice quiet writer forum, just start banning people. I'm kidding, of course, as I would no doubt be one of those banned. ;D On to more realistic ideas: 1. I think we need a new name. Not to knock your originality or anything, but it just doesn't pack enough punch or pizazz. 2. I disagree with the music forum idea. One reason is that all bands I like are more or less retired and nothing new comes out concerning them. Another reason is that I don't think we'd have enough material to justify such a forum. 3. Make me supreme dictator. ;D
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Post by BJC on May 5, 2005 16:33:26 GMT
2. I disagree with the music forum idea. One reason is that all bands I like are more or less retired and nothing new comes out concerning them. Another reason is that I don't think we'd have enough material to justify such a forum. Hey man, willi is doin fine! Why cant you talk about your favorite artists?
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Post by sps1000 on May 5, 2005 16:43:46 GMT
My suggestions:
1. A forum on different non-alcoholic beverages
2. An army of robotic slaves that do our bidding.
Or are my ideas just too insane? Time for my medication.
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Post by Elliot Kane on May 5, 2005 18:34:50 GMT
On the music forum - Yeah, I'd love to, but the number of people who are seriously interested in music is far too low. Inside a month, I'd be the only person using it. I like the army of robot slaves, but I'm not sure our techies have the time to make them for us ;D There is only room for one dictator here, and that is me ;D Thanks for all your ideas though, people. Keep 'em coming, please
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Post by Elliot Kane on May 5, 2005 18:36:10 GMT
Oh, yes. The forum name. It's the board that is attached to my fanfic site, hence 'Elliot's Fanfic Forum'. Dull or not, it is also a perfect description
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