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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2015, 10:55:21 AM »
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Karma Corner

?? interesting idea & it certainly promotes the ideals of the forum!

i also like the idea of interviewing other members of the forum.  Nothing invasive just to give folks an idea of the person behind the avatar. 
Just a heads up tho, the mod's probably won't do it.  LOL   I can't even get them to the meet ups!

Or, perhaps we can call that section "Everyday Superheroes"?

The global moderators are afraid that people will throw tomatoes at us...  Ha ha.  :X
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2015, 06:31:27 AM »
As part of the process, we need to install WordPress and additional back end stuff.  Due to a wacky issue, before changes are made i might have to throw the forum into maintenance mode for a 3min's.

I will post in the chat box - I hope to try this thursday 8/6 early am et.
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2015, 08:32:36 AM »
I was away when most of this was being discussed, but it seems like you guys have all come up with some great ideas! I'm looking forward to seeing how Alyssa sets up the new front page!

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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2015, 08:40:21 AM »
just to be clear, it won't be set up tomorrow- i'm just going to try the first pass at installing WordPress.  It seems pretty straight forward & I've got a support network if i fail.  ;)

But yes, as i said up thread, lots of good ideas, i went from worried about too little to worried abt too much  ;D <always a good problem to have>
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2015, 08:44:20 AM »
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just to be clear, it won't be set up tomorrow- i'm just going to try the first pass at installing WordPress.  It seems pretty straight forward & I've got a support network if i fail.  ;)

But yes, as i said up thread, lots of good ideas, i went from worried about too little to worried abt too much  ;D <always a good problem to have>

I am not expecting it tomorrow! Maybe the day after tomorrow...  >:D  Seriously though, whenever is good for me. I know you're busy and you will put in the time when yo uare able, Alyssa. I know almost nothing about what it takes to set up and run a web page, except that it does take a lot of time and effort on the back end to make things look good and work smoothly on the front end. So you take whatever time you need.

Too many ideas is fine. You could always cycle through them. For example, use ideas #1, #3 and #5 for 6 months, then switch to ideas #2, #4 and #6, etc. etc. Try things out, see what works, etc.

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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #20 on: August 06, 2015, 09:05:25 AM »
looks like i'll have to take the current front page down while i do the WP install.

it'll be back up when the install is complete.
currently thursday noon et
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2015, 10:10:45 PM »
With Gen Con just pasted is there any members that would like to do a Guest writing spot?  This would apply to any of the major cons for sure so keep that this in mind anyone going to Dragon con.  If so please PM me and we can discuss your story.
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #22 on: August 08, 2015, 10:10:01 AM »
how about adding a 'find a comic shop' widget?

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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #23 on: August 09, 2015, 09:29:45 PM »
is anyone familiar with CSS? 

I've got a couple of questions..... ;)
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2015, 07:07:18 PM »
As in Cascading Style Sheets?  Fire away, I've worked with that a bit (plus I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express)
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #25 on: August 11, 2015, 08:56:11 PM »
thx  :)

let me frame a couple of questions---
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #26 on: August 19, 2015, 08:14:09 PM »
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As in Cascading Style Sheets?  Fire away, I've worked with that a bit (plus I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express)

how are you with mobile applications?

the site is pretty much sorted from a css perspective but it's not appearing on the mobile site as expected <LOL, did i really expect it to work on all platforms as it does on firefox?>
i was surprised at the mobile cache which is making it hard to test ....

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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #27 on: August 22, 2015, 09:42:19 AM »
Is anyone interested in managing any one/two of these ideas?  Preferably the ones that deal with writing?

I find myself thrust into the role of editor and am overwhelmed and under skilled
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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2015, 09:58:47 AM »
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Is anyone interested in managing any one/two of these ideas?  Preferably the ones that deal with writing?

I find myself thrust into the role of editor and am overwhelmed and under skilled

I'm not good with technology stuff, but I might be able to do editing work, depending on what you want. I've got almost no experience in journalism, but I have done a lot of writing/editing in other circumstances/venues.

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Re: We're creating a New Front page with content! & need you.
« Reply #29 on: August 22, 2015, 02:11:55 PM »
don't worry abt the technology- that i can deal with!  the primary thing i need is someone to manage, read & encourage folks to write.

One of the most important areas is the Reports from the Con.  I've got to list out the the other ideas but that one stands out.  If you're willing to take that on?  I'm sure there will be more areas but that's the main one
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