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Okay, should we split the "Achewood Character Blogs" topic into separate threads?

YES! I can't follow this shit anymore.
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Nah, I don't want the forum cluttered.
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I am a lurker and/or noncommittal.
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Voting closed: July 21, 2004, 07:18:38 pm


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« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2004, 04:54:16 am »
Excellent idea, I think.

For maximum laissez-faireness, we could just start this from the next week -- i.e. we leave all current posts where they are, and then on Monday someone starts Blogs 26/7 or whatever.
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« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2004, 01:37:42 pm »
Quote from: "V-Adore"
Excellent idea, I think.

For maximum laissez-faireness, we could just start this from the next week -- i.e. we leave all current posts where they are, and then on Monday someone starts Blogs 26/7 or whatever.

Just a general suggestion here, but if we're going to use european dates can we spell out the month so we don't confuse new people? Like 26-Jul or something? I'm constantly surprised by the number of people who have no idea that american dates are "backwards"
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« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2004, 01:51:28 pm »
I'm for splitting it into weeks. If necessary, you can always reference the previous week in your post.

I think by character would be too crazy.
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« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2004, 01:58:50 pm »
I'm a big supporter of splitting into threads by character, with special threads for crossovers.  The date thing doesn't work for those of us who a) don't read all the blogs and/or b) haven't got a memory for dates (I won't have a clue based on a date what the thread's content is).  Of course, I imagine character threads might lead to a great deal of painful mod'ing when threads collide though.
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« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2004, 03:04:16 pm »
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I'm a big supporter of splitting into threads by character, with special threads for crossovers.  The date thing doesn't work for those of us who a) don't read all the blogs and/or b) haven't got a memory for dates (I won't have a clue based on a date what the thread's content is).  Of course, I imagine character threads might lead to a great deal of painful mod'ing when threads collide though.

Plus wouldn't certain character's threads eventually just get to be a dozen pages long and bring us right back to where we are now? We hardly discuss LN but Philippe/Ray/Beef threads would easily get that long.
I think Blogs: Week of (Monday) is the best idea yet.
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« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2004, 04:57:23 pm »
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I'm a big supporter of splitting into threads by character, with special threads for crossovers.  The date thing doesn't work for those of us who a) don't read all the blogs and/or b) haven't got a memory for dates (I won't have a clue based on a date what the thread's content is).  Of course, I imagine character threads might lead to a great deal of painful mod'ing when threads collide though.


How's about this: We could do the date (Week of July 11-18) and then have a quick capsule description. Ergo:

Blogs, Week of July 11-18: Risotto Wars Conclusion, Krazy Pool Cont.

There would be a problem about blog happenings during the week, but on Sunday someone could just post a thread titled "Current Blog Week," and then, on the eve of next Saturday, it could just be retitled with "Week Of Whatever, Stuff Happened."

Eh? Eh?
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« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2004, 05:00:07 pm »
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I think this is the first time I have been screamed at in ALL CAPS about my modding ability. I feel vaguely honored.


I dont use ALL CAPS for just anyone. You should feel honored.


anyway, why dont we split it into actual topics? like talking about what the hell pat is gonna do to that poor mailman tomorrow could be a thread, and people who want to talk about that go to that thread and talk about that, and then the risotto wars go in a thread... It is sort of the way that every forum everywhere is organized. You dont have to start a new topic for every post, or week, or comic, because the actual subject matter does not change. That way, you also get rid of posts like 'first post, I win the game' (after sitting up all night refreshing), and then dont actually write anything interresting.  

Most of the people who post on this board have common sense, and I dont think it would wind up organizing itself.
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« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2004, 05:48:30 pm »
Why don't we just make a thread for every blog POST and talk about it there.

The original poster could put a link to the permalink to that entry so that anyone could click on it, read the entry, and then talk about it in that thread?
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« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2004, 05:53:28 pm »
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Why don't we just make a thread for every blog POST and talk about it there.

The original poster could put a link to the permalink to that entry so that anyone could click on it, read the entry, and then talk about it in that thread?


Seconded.  

After all, how long will it be til' Onstad tires of the blog thing and stops updating at all anyway?
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« Reply #24 on: July 22, 2004, 06:02:06 pm »
i think a blog mini-forum would work. like, someone could post a thread about anything post-worthy. like today:

Tiny pussy - 22/07

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« Reply #25 on: July 23, 2004, 05:31:51 pm »
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Why don't we just make a thread for every blog POST and talk about it there.

The original poster could put a link to the permalink to that entry so that anyone could click on it, read the entry, and then talk about it in that thread?


I'm OK with this as long as it is generally accepted that you don't start a thread about a blog post unless you have something to *say* about it.  

Unlike the strip threads, which are often F5ing contests.  That doesn't bother me, somehow.
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« Reply #26 on: July 23, 2004, 08:33:09 pm »
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Unlike the strip threads, which are often F5ing contests.  That doesn't bother me, somehow.

You verbed F5. This is awesome.

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« Reply #27 on: July 23, 2004, 09:03:19 pm »
I love it that we can have a two page thread about what threads to have.

Carry on.
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« Reply #28 on: July 23, 2004, 09:55:23 pm »
GODDAMNIT PEOPLE.

The blog stuff is fine the way it is. If you want to discuss current blog action, go to the latest blog thread page or two. It is that simple. "But, oh, i don't read the blogs everyday, blah, blah..." Well then deal. This is a message board, not the line at the food bank. If you feel the need to post about every little thing and it is THAT important to you, then bite the bullet and read the freakin' blog everyday and post about it here. I don't know why anybody sees having 18 diffeerent blog threads as easier than having one.

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« Reply #29 on: July 25, 2004, 02:16:47 pm »
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You verbed F5. This is awesome.


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