Forum Overhaul - Page 2

X-3 · 07-24-2009, 12:32 AM

KNOW YOUR PLACE SPRITER

YOU'RE ON THE BOTTOM OF TEH PYRAMID

MAKE ME LUNCH

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 07-24-2009, 12:37 AM

I believe that is just Dylan's own take on the future of the forum (he's more interested in other comic styles personally, so sees more activity based around those). That said, sprite comics are by far and large a minority in the comic world, so you could argue that the forum will inevetably be more focused on regular comics, and less on spriting, just for the sheer factor of popularity.

But again, there was never any intention on removing the spriting and sprite comics from the forum, only to encompass all forms of comic art. And really, if you're taking it so seriously to suggest you feel you will "be treated as second-class citizens", you should really step back and get a clear head before posting. *sigh*

Mushman, more than anything, it's an expectation, and the encouragement of what's appropriate. I could honestly see certain members advising someone to take their hand drawn comics elsewhere, with the forum as it is at this moment. So it's just a change of focus, and making the effort to actively include all comics, instead of sticking with a spriting exclusive feeling.

Metal Man · 07-24-2009, 01:06 AM

Don't get me wrong--I was only saying what Dylan's post had made me and others think, so you would get an idea of how we had been confused by it. Likewise, your misinterpretation of the previous post I made only shows how easy it is to misunderstand on the internet--therefore it should make sense why we saw the worst in Dylan's post--a post that was intended to be far more neutral and simple.

Rather, I don't see that we have a quarrel at all, now that you have clarified Dylan's post.

So then, let the plan go ahead, by all means.

ZeldaGirl · 08-05-2009, 10:01 PM

I must say, I too originally interpreted Dylan's words in the same manner MM did.

However, with SD's clarification, I say it's a fine idea.

PandaFan :3 · 08-05-2009, 10:11 PM

I support the idea, but think it'd work better as like a subforum of art, literature, etc.

Mikhail Gorbachev · 08-05-2009, 10:15 PM

I like the idea of a single forum for all comics. While there are few if any non-sprite comics here, a more generalized comics forum would encourage them. And why couldn't it also be used to discuss outside webcomics?
I'd rather post pixel art in A&L, though, especially since I'd never use it to make a sprite comic.

Also: Panfan's idea is good.

Metal Man · 10-13-2009, 07:39 PM

Guess the Forum Overhaul isn't happening.

Trainbreaker · 10-13-2009, 07:50 PM

I think they should be more concerned about the Member forums.

Invalid Username · 10-13-2009, 07:54 PM

Those poor member forums. They're so lonely.

DarkZero · 10-13-2009, 07:55 PM

NOOO!!! ur takin ppl away frm my awsm comix topic!!! raeg!!!

Metal Man · 10-13-2009, 08:17 PM

I was right about the member forums too, wasn't I?

ludwigvan · 10-13-2009, 11:57 PM

Well THAT was anticlimactic

Metal Man · 02-10-2010, 12:41 AM

I hereby declare this forum overhaul dead in the water.

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07-24-2009, 12:32 AM	#21
X-3 Empty Mage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Omega Superduper Ultra Land that Sucks Gender: Posts: 12,882 Thanks: 537 Thanked 758 Times in 529 Posts Blog Entries: 10 Points: 41,906.57 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 41,906.57 Donate	50-50 sounds good KNOW YOUR PLACE SPRITER YOU'RE ON THE BOTTOM OF TEH PYRAMID MAKE ME LUNCH

07-24-2009, 12:37 AM	#22
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 26,508 Thanks: 931 Thanked 1,169 Times in 739 Posts Points: 9,625.81 Bank: 27,770,852.34 Total Points: 27,780,478.15 Donate	I believe that is just Dylan's own take on the future of the forum (he's more interested in other comic styles personally, so sees more activity based around those). That said, sprite comics are by far and large a minority in the comic world, so you could argue that the forum will inevetably be more focused on regular comics, and less on spriting, just for the sheer factor of popularity. But again, there was never any intention on removing the spriting and sprite comics from the forum, only to encompass all forms of comic art. And really, if you're taking it so seriously to suggest you feel you will "be treated as second-class citizens", you should really step back and get a clear head before posting. sigh Mushman, more than anything, it's an expectation, and the encouragement of what's appropriate. I could honestly see certain members advising someone to take their hand drawn comics elsewhere, with the forum as it is at this moment. So it's just a change of focus, and making the effort to actively include all comics, instead of sticking with a spriting exclusive feeling.

07-24-2009, 01:06 AM	#23
Metal Man Cheapskate Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Shane is the king of Monopoly! Gender: Posts: 13,789 Thanks: 125 Thanked 599 Times in 420 Posts Points: 5,097.77 Bank: 140,079.05 Total Points: 145,176.82 Donate	Don't get me wrong--I was only saying what Dylan's post had made me and others think, so you would get an idea of how we had been confused by it. Likewise, your misinterpretation of the previous post I made only shows how easy it is to misunderstand on the internet--therefore it should make sense why we saw the worst in Dylan's post--a post that was intended to be far more neutral and simple. Rather, I don't see that we have a quarrel at all, now that you have clarified Dylan's post. So then, let the plan go ahead, by all means.

08-05-2009, 10:01 PM	#24
ZeldaGirl Venting SuperMod Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 14,840 Thanks: 838 Thanked 1,498 Times in 906 Posts Points: 65,247.43 Bank: 89,946,578.92 Total Points: 90,011,826.35 Donate	I must say, I too originally interpreted Dylan's words in the same manner MM did. However, with SD's clarification, I say it's a fine idea.

08-05-2009, 10:11 PM	#25
PandaFan :3 GET IT THE MUSICIAN'S NAME IS PANDA BEAR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Awesomeville Gender: Posts: 16,536 Thanks: 1,039 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,109 Posts Blog Entries: 15 Points: 21,624.68 Bank: 1,818,681.58 Total Points: 1,840,306.26 Donate	I support the idea, but think it'd work better as like a subforum of art, literature, etc.

08-05-2009, 10:15 PM	#26
Mikhail Gorbachev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Gender: Posts: 9,659 Thanks: 31 Thanked 87 Times in 70 Posts Points: 2,423.52 Bank: 212,869.21 Total Points: 215,292.73 Donate	I like the idea of a single forum for all comics. While there are few if any non-sprite comics here, a more generalized comics forum would encourage them. And why couldn't it also be used to discuss outside webcomics? I'd rather post pixel art in A&L, though, especially since I'd never use it to make a sprite comic. Also: Panfan's idea is good.

10-13-2009, 07:39 PM	#27
Metal Man Cheapskate Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Shane is the king of Monopoly! Gender: Posts: 13,789 Thanks: 125 Thanked 599 Times in 420 Posts Points: 5,097.77 Bank: 140,079.05 Total Points: 145,176.82 Donate	Guess the Forum Overhaul isn't happening.

10-13-2009, 07:50 PM	#28
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10-13-2009, 07:54 PM	#29
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10-13-2009, 07:55 PM	#30
DarkZero Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Between a pair of shoes and a pair of headphones. Gender: Posts: 8,570 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 596 Times in 426 Posts Blog Entries: 34 Points: 7,263.86 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 7,263.86 Donate	NOOO!!! ur takin ppl away frm my awsm comix topic!!! raeg!!!

10-13-2009, 08:17 PM	#31
Metal Man Cheapskate Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Shane is the king of Monopoly! Gender: Posts: 13,789 Thanks: 125 Thanked 599 Times in 420 Posts Points: 5,097.77 Bank: 140,079.05 Total Points: 145,176.82 Donate	I was right about the member forums too, wasn't I?

10-13-2009, 11:57 PM	#32
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Points: 17,603.71 Bank: 686.39 Total Points: 18,290.10 Donate	Well THAT was anticlimactic

02-10-2010, 12:41 AM	#33
Metal Man Cheapskate Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Shane is the king of Monopoly! Gender: Posts: 13,789 Thanks: 125 Thanked 599 Times in 420 Posts Points: 5,097.77 Bank: 140,079.05 Total Points: 145,176.82 Donate	I hereby declare this forum overhaul dead in the water.