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Reviving AU, And What You Can Do, And What You Think| CyanideWyrm |
Posted: Feb 25 2005, 05:28 AM
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I know I just got back, and don't have much room to talk, but it seems like AU is running quite slowly. Many of the boards haven't had posts since the new year, and Claric hasn't logged on since then either. We need to find some way of drawing people into AU; a way of revitalizing the community, you could say.
Advertisement is an obvious idea, but it's risky; I've seen many boards swamped with spam because they trolled a thread on another forum. Personally, I have little idea how the process actually works. That's why I'm asking you what your ideas are. My hope is that we can register 20 new members by July. I have some plans, and I might run some by Fox later. In this thread, vocalize your ideas and thoughts. I want to know what you're thinking, and how you feel, and I'm sure Fox would like to also. -------------------- I reserve my right to remain silent
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| stressederica33 |
Posted: Feb 26 2005, 02:41 PM
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cool... just thought i'd let u know i've read this and gonna get my brain into thinking gear and reply later...
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| The Thought Fox |
Posted: Feb 26 2005, 08:45 PM
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 The Admin formerly known as Batch Group: Admin Posts: 2,380 Member No.: 12 Joined: 23-January 04 |
Couldn't agree with you more LC.
One thing I might suggest is placing the address and a link in your signatures on any other forums you go to. In a standard font, they aren't too big that they have to be removed, and you'll be amazed how many people notice those little links in people's sigs. -------------------- DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DINOSAUR EATS COW VINDALOO, THEN EATS TWO AND A HALF TONNES OF MINT CHOC ICE CREAM, FOLLOWED BY 400 CRATES OF ORANGE ICE POPS AND SWILLS THE WHOLE THINGS DOWN WITH 2,000 GALLONS OF A POPULAR FIZZY DRINK?
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| Kaithar |
Posted: Feb 28 2005, 10:36 AM
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 AU Hobo Group: The Library of the Ancients -T- Posts: 2,764 Member No.: 22 Joined: 21-April 04 |
true, i think we just need to advertise in any way we can.
-------------------- As a group of soldiers stood in formation at an Army Base, the Drill Sergeant said, "All right! All you idiots fall out."
As the rest of the squad wandered away, one soldier remained at attention. The Drill Instructor walked over until he was eye-to-eye with him, and then raised a single eyebrow. The soldier smiled and said, "Sure was a lot of 'em, huh, sir?" And God said unto John, come fourth and you will recieve eternal life; but John came fifth and won a toaster[ |
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| The Thought Fox |
Posted: Feb 28 2005, 10:50 AM
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The Admin formerly known as Batch Group: Admin Posts: 2,380 Member No.: 12 Joined: 23-January 04 |
The sad truth is that we are never going to be as big as, say, Legends Alliance, and a lot of writers are on things like Fiction Press, Fanfiction.net or Writing.com.
I am amazed this place is still as active as it is, but we must all do our best to make this place even more active. -------------------- DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DINOSAUR EATS COW VINDALOO, THEN EATS TWO AND A HALF TONNES OF MINT CHOC ICE CREAM, FOLLOWED BY 400 CRATES OF ORANGE ICE POPS AND SWILLS THE WHOLE THINGS DOWN WITH 2,000 GALLONS OF A POPULAR FIZZY DRINK?
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| Kaithar |
Posted: Feb 28 2005, 11:01 AM
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AU Hobo Group: The Library of the Ancients -T- Posts: 2,764 Member No.: 22 Joined: 21-April 04 |
even if it isn't going to be that active the more the better, as i said before we just need to advertise everywhere we can and then hope.
-------------------- As a group of soldiers stood in formation at an Army Base, the Drill Sergeant said, "All right! All you idiots fall out."
As the rest of the squad wandered away, one soldier remained at attention. The Drill Instructor walked over until he was eye-to-eye with him, and then raised a single eyebrow. The soldier smiled and said, "Sure was a lot of 'em, huh, sir?" And God said unto John, come fourth and you will recieve eternal life; but John came fifth and won a toaster[ |
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| The Thought Fox |
Posted: Feb 28 2005, 01:21 PM
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The Admin formerly known as Batch Group: Admin Posts: 2,380 Member No.: 12 Joined: 23-January 04 |
So, as CyanideWyrm said, can anyone think of any ideas to boost members and activity OTHER than advertising?
-------------------- DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DINOSAUR EATS COW VINDALOO, THEN EATS TWO AND A HALF TONNES OF MINT CHOC ICE CREAM, FOLLOWED BY 400 CRATES OF ORANGE ICE POPS AND SWILLS THE WHOLE THINGS DOWN WITH 2,000 GALLONS OF A POPULAR FIZZY DRINK?
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| CyanideWyrm |
Posted: Feb 28 2005, 10:33 PM
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Trust me on this: site spamming leads to forum spamming. I've seen it happen before, and have done it myself. It would be nice if you could spread the site through word of mouth, but I know many of you might not have friends who would be interested, and those that are may already be here. I've put a link in my signature to the site at other message boards I frequent.
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| Kaithar |
Posted: Mar 2 2005, 12:18 AM
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AU Hobo Group: The Library of the Ancients -T- Posts: 2,764 Member No.: 22 Joined: 21-April 04 |
i didn't mean that we spread it everywhere over sites but perhaps that we make a post to advertise it on the sites we are on.
-------------------- As a group of soldiers stood in formation at an Army Base, the Drill Sergeant said, "All right! All you idiots fall out."
As the rest of the squad wandered away, one soldier remained at attention. The Drill Instructor walked over until he was eye-to-eye with him, and then raised a single eyebrow. The soldier smiled and said, "Sure was a lot of 'em, huh, sir?" And God said unto John, come fourth and you will recieve eternal life; but John came fifth and won a toaster[ |
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| CyanideWyrm |
Posted: Mar 2 2005, 12:39 AM
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Antagonist Extraordinaire Group: Admin Posts: 290 Member No.: 9 Joined: 12-January 04 |
If you are a well respected member of a board, and wouldn't be punished or scrutinized for posting the link, then I guess there's no harm in doing so.
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| The Thought Fox |
Posted: Mar 2 2005, 04:32 PM
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The Admin formerly known as Batch Group: Admin Posts: 2,380 Member No.: 12 Joined: 23-January 04 |
Just try not to step on too many toes, Kai.
-------------------- DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DINOSAUR EATS COW VINDALOO, THEN EATS TWO AND A HALF TONNES OF MINT CHOC ICE CREAM, FOLLOWED BY 400 CRATES OF ORANGE ICE POPS AND SWILLS THE WHOLE THINGS DOWN WITH 2,000 GALLONS OF A POPULAR FIZZY DRINK?
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| Kaithar |
Posted: Mar 3 2005, 12:20 AM
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AU Hobo Group: The Library of the Ancients -T- Posts: 2,764 Member No.: 22 Joined: 21-April 04 |
lol, i'm sure i'll be fine
-------------------- As a group of soldiers stood in formation at an Army Base, the Drill Sergeant said, "All right! All you idiots fall out."
As the rest of the squad wandered away, one soldier remained at attention. The Drill Instructor walked over until he was eye-to-eye with him, and then raised a single eyebrow. The soldier smiled and said, "Sure was a lot of 'em, huh, sir?" And God said unto John, come fourth and you will recieve eternal life; but John came fifth and won a toaster[ |
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| aleana15 |
Posted: Mar 19 2005, 10:15 AM
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 Writer Group: Chamber of the Scriptures Posts: 1,321 Member No.: 24 Joined: 5-May 04 |
Erm, I'm not sure if this would excatly boost members, but its an idea I had. We often talk about books that we've read, and I thought it would be nice to have a section of the site where members can write reviews on books they have read, really liked and would recomend to others. Then when you are stuck for a book to read you can go there and get some ideas.
I guess its not strictly writing related, but most writers love reading as well  -------------------- Admin was here. 20 points for winning the lottery
Contest #3 Winner! 150 points awarded Actually entered Contest #4! 25 points awarded 20 posts for bringing a new member Won contest #6! 50 points awarded Won contest #7! 50 points awarded Won contest #8! 50 points and a photoshop medal when i make one |
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| The Thought Fox |
Posted: Mar 19 2005, 10:00 PM
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That is a good idea. i've been meaning to rant about the Farseer trilogy. If you want, aleana, start a thread in here about it. If it gets too big or too confusing, we'll give it a separate forum
-------------------- DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DINOSAUR EATS COW VINDALOO, THEN EATS TWO AND A HALF TONNES OF MINT CHOC ICE CREAM, FOLLOWED BY 400 CRATES OF ORANGE ICE POPS AND SWILLS THE WHOLE THINGS DOWN WITH 2,000 GALLONS OF A POPULAR FIZZY DRINK?
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| DragonLady4 |
Posted: Mar 21 2005, 09:30 AM
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 We are the Black Parade Group: The Library of the Ancients -C- Posts: 3,509 Member No.: 15 Joined: 27-January 04 |
and we could have music reviews in the music section. Gemz could review G4
 BOOKS!! I could review millions! Believe it or not I' actually reading the One of my friends lent it to me, and I lent him Artemis Fowl (READ IT TF!!) because we have opposing tastes in books. -------------------- |
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