|
Post by CowboyGuy on Jul 17, 2009 5:43:31 GMT -5
I forgot...I have a function available for use that could serve as a type of forum newsletter! Something I could send to ALL registered members via email, once a month!
What do we think of this, and would anyone wanna help me write it?
Unfortunately, there is no formatting. So things like HTML won't work. Hyperlinks do work though, so we can link to threads and stuff from the newsletter.
Ideas?
|
|
The Night Lord
Wise-cracking Sidekick
The Long Kiss Goodnight
There can be no love. Only pain exists[Mo0:1]
Posts: 2,654
|
Post by The Night Lord on Jul 17, 2009 6:48:47 GMT -5
oooh, a forum newsletter. That would be cool, Phil. Got no ideas really, but maybe I could have a go at helping write it
|
|
|
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Jul 17, 2009 9:44:01 GMT -5
That would be cool Phil, I would love to help.
We could have an episode review and a small news section or something.
|
|
|
Post by CowboyGuy on Jul 17, 2009 22:25:28 GMT -5
Well it'd only be a monthly thing...so hopefully people won't think it's spam!
But I think it would be a great reminder of the forum for people who might have forgotten...good one Raz!
|
|
|
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Jul 18, 2009 9:59:43 GMT -5
I've got a head of thoughts really... CBG, could you explain or layout for us, how the function works? E.g. - Word Limits. - Layout of it. Im pretty sure that its only text based because he stated you cant use html. And I dont think emails have much of a word limit so im sure there is plenty of room.
|
|
|
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Jul 20, 2009 10:28:39 GMT -5
Sorry, should have been more specific (again) Word limits - as in, how much is CBG planning to write, link in ect. Seeing as once a month I'm sure I would have time to help write a newsletter, I can't do fan-fics but I can do factual. Oops. Sorry. I hope there isn't too low of a limit. I would love to help in some way also. And there could be a section with a lost of winners from bananerama, coverama, slayalive scribes, challenges and so forth for that month. I think a newsletter would be a great idea.
|
|
TabulaRasa
Respected Watcher
You can just call me Taby :D [Mo0:37]
Posts: 521
|
Post by TabulaRasa on Jul 25, 2009 20:57:18 GMT -5
I think this would be an awesome idea and I would love to help any way I can. I'm really looking to get involved around the site. I know I've only been around for a little while but I plan to stay.
|
|
|
Post by CowboyGuy on Jul 25, 2009 22:54:17 GMT -5
Sorry I haven't updated anyone on this yet, I have been busy this week! I still plan on getting this going for August 1st. - What links would you like to see included in it?
- What other quick notes would be nice to include?
- Should MotM's be named in our newsletters?
- Other thoughts?
|
|
|
Post by Skytteflickan88 on Jul 25, 2009 23:54:19 GMT -5
MotM's should definitly be included.
Maybe the winners of other forums contests as well?
|
|
TabulaRasa
Respected Watcher
You can just call me Taby :D [Mo0:37]
Posts: 521
|
Post by TabulaRasa on Jul 26, 2009 0:33:16 GMT -5
I agree, I think that the most recent contest winners and upcoming contests should included. As well as the MothM and the character appreciation.
Maybe even like a monthly Joss update of some kind, like upcoming projects and/or appearances. Same for anyone else in the Whedonverse if its significant.
Also a link to some kind of a monthly poll and a user feedback thread would be a good idea.
Pretty much anything that is new and worth mentioning or old and worth re-mentioning.
Something cute would be a special newsletter contest, or maybe a crossword/sudoku, Whedon related of course.
|
|
|
Post by Skytteflickan88 on Jul 26, 2009 0:45:19 GMT -5
A "Collectibles update section" would be cool, telling us about the new collectibles or updates about the ones we know(not comics, that should have it's own section)
I can be I charge of that if necassary. I read Whedonesque, buffycollector.com, btvsfigsforum, and sideshow freaks, so I'm often in the know of news.
EDIT- Only send out the first newsletter in the mail, so you won't spam members who don't want it, and the rest should be easily avalibale on the forum.
|
|
TabulaRasa
Respected Watcher
You can just call me Taby :D [Mo0:37]
Posts: 521
|
Post by TabulaRasa on Jul 26, 2009 2:52:01 GMT -5
Maybe we could do a subscription thing so only people who want them will get them. Like send out the first to everyone and then they would have the option of subscribing.
|
|
Secret Scoobie
Wise-cracking Sidekick
Puts words in word places
Shiny![Mo0:32]
Posts: 2,702
|
Post by Secret Scoobie on Jul 26, 2009 11:01:29 GMT -5
Just saw this thread and have to say I think it's a wonderful idea! I don't think it would be seen as Spam, considering in our profiles we have the option of 'opting out' of mass mail on the site - so people expect to get news and stuff from Mods when they opt in to that. I'd also like to say I would absolutely love to help! I'm happy to write review sections or just compile information, I'm particular interesting in the '"whats hot" on the board' type section but honestly would be happy to do anything and help in more than one way if you need. What links would you like to see included in it? - Challenges, Contests, Hot Topics - Links to votes (Contest-wise) and 'hot' polls What other quick notes would be nice to include? - I think the idea of 'news' would be good. Like 'MotM', contest Winners, and maybe special thanks every now and then to people who are doing something for the board (such as Sagewoman doing Top Posters!) - And I like Sky's idea of a 'news on collectible' section would also be well recieved -Maybe a random section too, where there could be a quick feature on something different each issue... Should MotM's be named in our newsletters? Yes They deserve to be named and famed
|
|
Joe
Wise-cracking Sidekick
Obsessive Paranoid Boob
"Gypsies are filthy people! We shall speak of zem no more!" *spits* -Ilona Costa Bianchi[Mo0:0]
Posts: 2,786
|
Post by Joe on Jul 26, 2009 11:24:35 GMT -5
I think this would be cool. You could add like a "Thread of the Month" along with MotM. That would be cool.
For links, you could have people submit videos/stories/creative project links that they want the forum to view and they could be included in the newsletter.
|
|
|
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Jul 26, 2009 14:07:59 GMT -5
How about Birthdays. Like a big happy Birthday to the people who celebrated the month before or something.
And I am sticking to what I said meaning any help I am here.
|
|
|
Post by Skytteflickan88 on Jul 26, 2009 14:15:45 GMT -5
Just saw this thread and have to say I think it's a wonderful idea! I don't think it would be seen as Spam, considering in our profiles we have the option of 'opting out' of mass mail on the site - so people expect to get news and stuff from Mods when they opt in to that. Oh, I didn't know we had that option. Then it's okay.
|
|
|
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Jul 26, 2009 14:27:36 GMT -5
Just saw this thread and have to say I think it's a wonderful idea! I don't think it would be seen as Spam, considering in our profiles we have the option of 'opting out' of mass mail on the site - so people expect to get news and stuff from Mods when they opt in to that. Oh, I didn't know we had that option. Then it's okay. That option is to stop mass PMs not emails. I believe the news later is being send via Email and not PM... at least I think. ;D
|
|
TabulaRasa
Respected Watcher
You can just call me Taby :D [Mo0:37]
Posts: 521
|
Post by TabulaRasa on Jul 26, 2009 16:35:42 GMT -5
I think it would be cute to have like a Comic Update section too. With the release dates of BTVS 8 and Angel (even though Joss isn't really involved anymore). Plus the Dr. Horrible comic that is in the works. Also the artists and the cover art would be cool to include with links to Darkhorse or something.
|
|
|
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Jul 26, 2009 16:41:32 GMT -5
Why is Joss not involved with the comics anymore?
|
|
Joe
Wise-cracking Sidekick
Obsessive Paranoid Boob
"Gypsies are filthy people! We shall speak of zem no more!" *spits* -Ilona Costa Bianchi[Mo0:0]
Posts: 2,786
|
Post by Joe on Jul 26, 2009 17:00:42 GMT -5
Why is Joss not involved with the comics anymore? I believe Tabula Rasa means that Joss isn't involved much in the Angel comics since ATF.
|
|