Writing OtakuBoards Newspaper

[2010DigitalBoy]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]I think this newspaper should be held bi-weekly, and here's why.

[B]Point 1[/B]: This newspaper is awesome. It deserves to be seen more often.

[B]Point 2[/B]: A newspaper has to be up on current events. As it stands, by the time most of these articles get published, the topic is either dying or dead and buried. At that point, the newspaper is really only playing the same role as Otakupedia in telling events that have already passed.

As a matter of fact, for the first two weeks or so of the month, [B]Konata[/B], our member of the month was posting like crazy. I haven't seen any posts from her in almost 2 weeks now, though. (the same thing happened with [B]Affection[/B]... I think I'm spreading a curse around :animeswea)

[B]Point 3[/B]: More people will pay attention if the thread is more active. More attention means more submissions and the activity will really get rolling. As of yet, I think the newspaper is underappreciated in all it's glory.

I will single-handedly produce enough articles to print in two weeks if necessary. I'm really interested in seeing this thing more often, cuz both volume one and two are great and deserve far more attention.[/COLOR]

[Aaryanna]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='2007DigitalBoy'][COLOR="DarkOrange"]I think this newspaper should be held bi-weekly, and here's why.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]I certainly don't have an issue with posting more often, but the biggest issue is having enough articles every two weeks. To give an example, I have yet to be able to submit my own article on the Sci - Fi Showdown since the final judge has yet to give their vote, there are other articles that people were working on that didn't get sent in. And then there's the need for time for the editors to actually check things over and get them back.

If we can find a way to counter those issues this probably could be done more often. Like my own article. I'm thinking of simply writing it up anyway, even though the winner has yet to be declared.

I'm not sure if the threads being a little older is too bad though, since I'm sure plenty of people may have never bothered to read the thread so from that standpoint they don't all have to be fairly current. I think that would put to much pressure on people when it comes to writing up articles. Though it wouldn't hurt to shoot for having more current stuff in there as well.
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EDIT:[/B] Oh yeah, I think James is going to do an announcement when an issue goes up so that should help with getting the word out about a new edition being up. I know my mom already pm'd him to let James know that the next one is up.

[B]EDIT NUMBER TWO:[/B] And the announcement is up! Thanks James! :catgirl:[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Aberinkula]

[COLOR="DarkSlateGray"][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]We could use some more interviews with people as well. Maybe interview someone about an RPG they made. Like when the article for the Ponopticon was made, interview a player about an RPG. I know I'd like to interview DB about his last two RP's, Esper Jam and Shinigami Dance, and I'm part of both Rp's, so an article wouldn't be hard for me to make.

But I'm supposed to gather leads, and I haven't been contribution as much as I could.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[2010DigitalBoy]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]...so this month is it all freelance or what? Any requested articles from the executive producer?[/COLOR]

[Aaryanna_Mom]

[quote name='2007DigitalBoy'][COLOR="DarkOrange"]...so this month is it all freelance or what? Any requested articles from the executive producer?[/COLOR][/QUOTE]No, I just haven't had the time to really hunt for threads yet. I plan on doing so tomorrow and posting what I've found, but by all means if you see something that you think would work go ahead and start on it.

[Sakura]

[COLOR="Navy"]Sorry about my lack of posting and stuff. At the moment I can take up editting when needed, so just send stuff my way when ready, A_M. Just always feel free to send it my way, but I'll let you know if I'm not free to do it. If I have more time I may start writing my own articles up. It looks really good at the moment ^^[/COLOR]

[Delta]

[COLOR=#35425e][FONT="Palatino Linotype"]Hello, everyone.

I'm launching a graphics tournament soon and was wondering if you can run an ad in your digest. Who do I send the image to?[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Aaryanna_Mom]

[quote name='Sirius'][COLOR=#35425e][FONT="Palatino Linotype"]Hello, everyone.

I'm launching a graphics tournament soon and was wondering if you can run an ad in your digest. Who do I send the image to?[/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE]It would depend on when you plan on starting the graphics tournament. Right now we are only publishing an edition once a month, so the next edition is not due until the first week of September. If your tournament is going to start next month then by all means send me a banner and I'll include it in the section for Creative Works. :catgirl:

Anyway, now I've done some looking for threads and this is what I've found. Keep in mind, you're still free to do something else if you wish.

[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57718"][U]Isolated By Anime[/U][/URL]
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57786"][U]What are You Watching/Reading Now?[/U][/URL]
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57742"][U]Mmm, Chocolate [Or: If You Were Chocolate, What Type Would You Be?][/U][/URL] ~2007DigitalBoy
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57798"][U]Another Little OB Survey[/U][/URL]
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57624"][U]Signature Size?[/U][/URL] ~Premonition
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57681"][U]The Challenge: A Survivor Story [PG – LV][/U][/URL]
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57084"][U]Graphic Worm 2007[/U][/URL]
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57478"][U]Sci-Fi Showdown [Duel] - [PG][/U][/URL] ~Aaryanna
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57468"][U]¡The Return of the Padded Room Party ! Everyone Invited! [PG][/U][/URL] ~BKstyles
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57473"][U]What kinds of threads are and are not appropriate for the Adventure Square?[/U][/URL] ~BKstyles

That's what I've found so far, but by all means if you see a thread you think deserves a report, even if you don't have time to do it yourself, then post here and mention it.

[Aaryanna]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Premonition'][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]We could use some more interviews with people as well. Maybe interview someone about an RPG they made. Like when the article for the Ponopticon was made, interview a player about an RPG. I know I'd like to interview DB about his last two RP's, Esper Jam and Shinigami Dance, and I'm part of both Rp's, so an article wouldn't be hard for me to make. [/COLOR][/COLOR][/QUOTE]I was talking with my Mom about this Prem, why don't you go ahead and start working on it? It would make an interesting article in my opinion. ^_~ Then once you have it ready just send it to my Mom. Anyway...

I'm going to go ahead and write up the one on the Sci - Fi Showdown since I've no idea when it's going to get the final judgment. >_< And I really want to get that done before I get busy with school again.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Allamorph]

[quote name='Aaryanna_Mom][URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57786"][U]What are You Watching/Reading Now?[/U'][/URL][/quote]
[FONT=Arial]Just because I'm anal like that, this article should cover all three(?) threads by that name.

I might be writing up something this go-round. I'll let you know what happens.

-A[/FONT]

[Aaryanna_Mom]

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial]Just because I'm anal like that, this article should cover all three(?) threads by that name.

I might be writing up something this go-round. I'll let you know what happens.

-A[/FONT][/QUOTE]If you think they should, it did not occur to me to have all three done in the same article. I'll leave that up to whoever takes the assignment for that thread.

[Allamorph]

[quote name='Aaryanna_Mom']If you think they should, it did not occur to me to have all three done in the same article..[/quote]
[FONT=Arial]It's really just because the purpose behind the threads are basically identical; whether or not they were coordinated is another story. :p (They weren't ? I know.)[/FONT]

[2010DigitalBoy]

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial]It's really just because the purpose behind the threads are basically identical; whether or not they were coordinated is another story. :p (They weren't ? I know.)[/FONT][/QUOTE]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]lulz. What's sad is, I was all worried over wheter a thread like that would be okay, and I even sent like a page-length thesis to Dagger asking if it would be okay following certain guidelines, and before I got te return PM, Revy had already started the other two and Dagger was just like 'sure, why not.' Needless to say, I felt kinda dumb. :animesigh

Much as I'm proud of my thread, I'll let someone else write the article, because if I write it, it will be the most pompus, laughable thing you'll ever read XD

I call the chocolate thread.[/COLOR]

[Aberinkula]

[COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Okay then Aaryanna, when DB has some free time, I'll interview him.

And if it's no hassle, I'll take a swing at the [B]Padded Room Party[/B]. I've read the Otakupedia article on the original, and I've taken part in Charles' little debate with Sandy.[/COLOR]

[SunfallE]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Prem... BKstyles has already been assigned to the padded room party. That's why his name is at the end. He's already doing it. ;)[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Aberinkula]

[COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Uhhh, I knew that! I just needed to have a longer post. *Hits head with frying pan* I thought that meant they suggested those articles, my bad. I re-read it just now.

Well then I guess it's Signature Size then. [/COLOR]

[Aaryanna_Mom]

I've updated the post with the listed threads, the one on chocolate will be done by 2007DigitalBoy and the one on signature sizes will be done by Premonition. Also, I'll go and hunt down the other threads on what are you reading/now so I can make those a group assignment. I'll be back later to edit that information in.

[Horendithas]

[COLOR="Indigo"]I forgot to mention it earlier, but I'd like to write up the article on this thread: [B]The Challenge: A Survivor Story [PG ? LV][/B] So expect it in the next day or two.[/COLOR]

[Aberinkula]

[COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]A quick note: I've started the interview wiht DB. I've only asked two questions, but I will continue later today. Just wanted to know so A_M can expect a PM with it sometime. And I will start working on my article as well, just wanted to give a heads up.

EDIT:Well, the interview is over, and I had fun doing it! I'd love to interview others throughout the paper's History. If it's alright, I'll send both articles in one PM to A_M.[/COLOR]

[2010DigitalBoy]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]...since no one appears to have called it, I'm going to do the 'what are you --- now' threads. I look forward to bragging my head off.[/COLOR]

[Aaryanna_Mom]

All right, time for a quick update since were close to doing another edition. First of all, I've already gotten some articles and reviews this time so I want to know who is free right now so I can send it to you for editing. You don't have to post, but a pm telling me you are would work.

Also, here's an update on what is being worked on:

[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57718"][U]Isolated By Anime[/U][/URL]
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57786"][U]What are You Watching/Reading Now?[/U][/URL] ~2007DigitalBoy [three threads total]
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57742"][U]Mmm, Chocolate [Or: If You Were Chocolate, What Type Would You Be?][/U][/URL] ~2007DigitalBoy
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57798"][U]Another Little OB Survey[/U][/URL] ~Rachmaninoff
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57624"][U]Signature Size?[/U][/URL] ~Premonition
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57681"][U]The Challenge: A Survivor Story [PG ? LV][/U][/URL] ~indifference
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57084"][U]Graphic Worm 2007[/U][/URL]
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57478"][U]Sci-Fi Showdown [Duel] - [PG][/U][/URL] ~Aaryanna
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57468"][U]¡The Return of the Padded Room Party ! Everyone Invited! [PG][/U][/URL] ~BKstyles
[URL="http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=57473"][U]What kinds of threads are and are not appropriate for the Adventure Square?[/U][/URL] ~BKstyles

And there you have it. Rachmaninoff has indicated via pm that he'd like to do the one on a survey. Also, I'd really like to know where you are with your article BKstyles so if you could pm me to let me know I'd appreciate it.

Again, good work everyone. Especially 2007DigitalBoy since he's put a lot of work into the upcoming edition. And thanks again to James for putting up an announcement for the past edition. We greatly appreciate it. :catgirl:

[2010DigitalBoy]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]Is volume 3 lost in space? Seems like it's been a while...[/COLOR]

[SunfallE]

[COLOR="DarkRed"][FONT="Lucida Sans Unicode"]Heh, Aaryanna was telling me that she plans on putting it up later today. :catgirl: [/FONT][/COLOR]

[Aberinkula]

[COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Oh shnap! I don't have the article done. Oh my... =.= All I have is my interview with DB. Well, it won't take long anyways. But since the thread is old news, I'll do a article on the Des's changes instead. Similar, but a little bit different. [/COLOR]

[Aaryanna]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='2007DigitalBoy'][COLOR="DarkOrange"]Is volume 3 lost in space? Seems like it's been a while...[/COLOR][/QUOTE]It's lost in the fuss of being back to school, my being in too many rpgs, and having tons of relatives over since it was my mom's birthday this past week. XP No worries though, I'll be putting it up later today. :catgirl:[/FONT][/COLOR]