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Post by Doul on Oct 4, 2003 12:56:37 GMT -5
The forum seems to be going through a quite phase (ie its dying), so has anyone got any suggestions for it? Especially on how to get more people to know about it?
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Voramorak
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Beware the hunter's gaze...
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Post by Voramorak on Oct 4, 2003 13:55:24 GMT -5
Well, I've told four or five of my friends who are big fans of CM. They seem pretty interested, I'll be persistant in making sure they start posting.
Also, how about creating chat rooms for those of us on MSN/Yahoo/AOL. Just create a chat called "China Mieville" or "Perdido Street Station", see who comes in, and tell them about the forum.
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Post by Cheryl on Oct 4, 2003 21:44:57 GMT -5
Give me a logo and I'll add it to the Hot Sites list on Emerald City. It needs to be 110 or less wide, height optional.
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Post by Clarkesworld Books on Oct 5, 2003 0:38:00 GMT -5
After 15 years of being a BBS Sysop (pre-internet dial-up message boards for those who don't remember), I learned that message boards need someone to keep the topic moving until a critical mass of people get involved.
You've probably noticed that on most sites, there are a small handful of people who actually start discussions. Most (who post) simply reply. I would grant topic moderator status to a variety of trusted recruits. Makes them feel like they are part of what's going on and have a sense of ownership. Their name is up there so they'll work harder both in posting and recruiting. If they don't work out, let them go. (Make that clear up front so there are no hard feelings.)
Might be obvious, but you wanted suggestions. You can attract a million new users, but unless you have that core, there won't be anything for them to respond to. They'll just fade away.
Good luck!
-Neil
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Post by Doul on Oct 5, 2003 2:15:18 GMT -5
Cool, these suggestions look good. Voramorak: Alas, i hate chat rooms. I just don't understand how to work them or make them.  Cheryl: Cool, i'll work on one. Neil: Yeah, i know what you mean. Hopefully we will gain this "critical core" soon:) |
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Post by Doul on Oct 5, 2003 3:16:56 GMT -5
ok, i made the logo. I'd post it, but my yahoo photos thingy is refusing to upload it, so i'll just email it to you cheryl.
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Post by Pale on Oct 5, 2003 3:25:16 GMT -5
I think book forums often go through a "slow" phase after their initial start up. i.e How many posts did Malazan have in the early days. Interest will generally pick up when new books arrive...or when more copies are sold in the U.S.
Keep the faith SL
( Apologies for my absence,i've been on holiday )
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Voramorak
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Beware the hunter's gaze...
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Post by Voramorak on Oct 5, 2003 17:56:16 GMT -5
Well man, I'd certainly be willing to start up a chat, start recruiting. We need to build this forum up, make it a haven for people thirsting for info on CM and his works.
It was a haven for me, I wanna keep it that way.
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Post by Doul on Oct 6, 2003 11:48:16 GMT -5
If you could start the chatroom that would be brilliant Voramorak!;D Very much appreciated. Modhood looms.  |
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Voramorak
Wyrman
Beware the hunter's gaze...
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Post by Voramorak on Oct 6, 2003 15:08:17 GMT -5
Mmmh...yes...modhood...it looms, much like the falcon before it strikes it's prey...er...sorry.
I tend to slip into character sometimes. My bad!
Also, have three people reading the book at the moment, loving it. China's work is being spread like a plague!! The good kind of plague, of course...
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Post by Doul on Oct 7, 2003 10:55:39 GMT -5
Voramorak, you are truly the Missionary of Mieville!  |
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Post by Pale on Oct 8, 2003 16:04:37 GMT -5
ooh... i like the "skin Feature". I've gone for white.
Good to see some new members on here too.
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Nakijo
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an angel in Bas-Lag?
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Post by Nakijo on Oct 8, 2003 19:36:16 GMT -5
I'll stick a link on my site if you like. But that won't do you too much good for now, because it's not up yet!
It will be soon though, as soon as I pull my finger out. I've just about got the layout sorted and I have some ideas for content. Just got to find the free time to do it all!
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Post by Doul on Oct 9, 2003 11:07:06 GMT -5
Pale: i stole it off my friend from school's forum;). Unfortunately, this means i have no idea how to add my own skins to the list:p
Nak: That would be cool. Do tell us the address to your site once its up:)
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Post by User on Oct 9, 2003 12:38:39 GMT -5
Pale: i stole it off my friend from school's forum;). Unfortunately, this means i have no idea how to add my own skins to the list:p Nak: That would be cool. Do tell us the address to your site once its up:) yeah u stole it from me lol i can make you more to add to it if you like tell me what u want them to look like and im off ! |
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