Sneaky because it's not "hey, do we want a comics thread?" It's, "Hey, we're already using that thread for that anyway...." when the truth is there are people interested in comics who have never been into that thread (see MM, above), and clearly not all the comics conversations are in there (see any other thread). I think publically changing the focus of that thread will lead to the same amount of increased traffic as opening a new thread, honestly.
Nothin'. I just wanted you to face me so she could get behind ya.
Mal ,'The Train Job'
Bureaucracy 2: Like Sartre, Only Longer
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
Jesse - Apr 13, 2004 1:44:46 pm PDT #9928 of 10005
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Steph L. - Apr 13, 2004 1:45:44 pm PDT #9929 of 10005
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Should the thread name be modified a little?
I'm all in favor of changing the name altogether -- to The Android's Dungeon and Comic Shop.
Or, Frodo's of Shelbyville.
t /Great Big Dork
Topic!Cindy - Apr 13, 2004 1:50:36 pm PDT #9930 of 10005
What is even happening?
I think publically changing the focus of that thread will lead to the same amount of increased traffic as opening a new thread, honestly.
Have you seen the Angel thread lately, or the Minearverse today? (That's not a flip question, nor am I ragging on the comic lovers. I'm just trying to state it plainly. The conversation is happening, it's just dispersed).
What if we don't change the name, or don't change the name much (i.e. The Jossverse and others in Other Media), and just add "and other comics" to the header and slug?
Laura - Apr 13, 2004 1:52:44 pm PDT #9931 of 10005
Our wings are not tired.
Popping to end of thread to assure all that votes are being received.
Resume.
Aims - Apr 13, 2004 1:53:44 pm PDT #9932 of 10005
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Did we really allow the chick in FLORIDA to count our votes??
t runs very quickly away
Jesse - Apr 13, 2004 1:54:17 pm PDT #9933 of 10005
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Have you seen the Angel thread lately, or the Minearverse today? (That's not a flip question, nor am I ragging on the comic lovers. I'm just trying to state it plainly. The conversation is happening, it's just dispersed).
Indeed I have. I am for us having a comics thread. I just think we should go through the process, and not just slip it by.
DCJensen - Apr 13, 2004 1:58:38 pm PDT #9934 of 10005
All is well that ends in pizza.
How about something like:
"Other Realms"
Subheading: "Other Media such as Graphic Novels, etc., including Jossverse Comics."
EDIT;
For instance:
Other Realms 1: Rebirth isn't guaranteed.
Tom Scola - Apr 13, 2004 2:21:49 pm PDT #9935 of 10005
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
As someone who hangs out in Jossverse, I'm really in favor of the thread repurposing. I was going to suggest it myself.
I'm really disliking the "Other Realms" name, though.
DXMachina - Apr 13, 2004 2:26:10 pm PDT #9936 of 10005
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
I'm with Tom. Welcome repurposing. Leave the title alone, and just change the slug.
Hil R. - Apr 13, 2004 2:35:36 pm PDT #9937 of 10005
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I'm all for repurposing, but I'd rather go through the process. It doesn't take long, on this issue it'll probably be relatively painless, and I don't want to set a precedent of "We can ignore the process if it looks like it's something everyone wants to do." I know the repurposing isn't a huge change, but it is a change.