Jayne ,'Ariel'
A thread to discuss naming threads, board policy, new thread suggestions, and anything else that has to do with board administration and maintenance. Guaranteed to include lively debate and polls. Natter discouraged, but not deleted.
Current Stompy Feet: ita, Jon B, DXMachina, P.M. Marcontell, Liese S., amych
You want a good blend of comedy and action, without a lot of backstory to confuse the new viewer.
I'm not sure if we even need this sentence anymore -- since new viewers are going to be either watching the show on FX or DVD, there's no reason not to start them with WTTH, is there?
Also, do we want to add a section on getting people hooked on Angel there? Firefly?
Only thing for me is, I wouldn't add the thing about names. As the person who brought it up (only in reminiscence, mind you) I feel really badly that it's had an impact on board behavior. I didn't mean for it to, I was only making an observation, and I think that our culture is different from TT's and there's no reason to arbitrarily preserve their mores. I don't want anyone who has a traditional (read: not real name) handle to feel like they're anything but a true Blue part of Buffistahood. Using real names is a practice that's counter to internet generalities, and I don't think it's something we specifically need to incorporate here.
What Liese said. If that is her real name.
Agree with Liese generally, but maybe we could replace it with something (or put something in the registration FAQ) discouraging names that would foster confusion?
maybe we could replace it with something (or put something in the registration FAQ) discouraging names that would foster confusion?
That text should go on the registration page itself, I think.
That text should go on the registration page itself, I think.
I agree. Something about not using names of ME writers, actors, etc.
Q: What's up with the American syndication schedule for Mutant Enemy shows these days?
Considering how often the re-airing schedules on FX and TNT are likely to change, I'd suggest just putting a link to the FX and TNT websites, rather than trying to keep up every time FX moves Buffy. I tracked down those links and included them when I posted my few FAQ revisions.
I also would, maybe, love it if we could gently suggest pronounceable names? I don't give two shits if it's your real one, I'm scrolling past numbers.
And maybe to email stompies/ask in bureau if you want to change it.
What Liese said. If that is her real name.
Cause, you know, it's not. Kinda. And thus the guilt.
Cause, you know, it's not. Kinda. And thus the guilt.
Ha HA! See, that's the thing. It's hard to even tell who around here is using their real name and who is not.