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You guys gonna announce this place over at Console Gold?
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You guys gonna announce this place over at Console Gold?
Don't know if this is being discussed in another thread and I missed it (my forum surfing skills have never been taxed harder than today) but I'm just wondering about the plan for spreading the word...
For starters, is there a plan?
For starters, is there a plan?
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We certainly do have a plan, but we're not going to start jumping into other peoples' forums and touting our own without their express permission. We never let others do things like that on Gone Gold, we won't here, and therefore wouldn't turn around and do it to somebody else.
You, as visitors, on the other hand are perfectly free (and encouraged) to spread the word to any wayward, lost, or confused members of the community that you happen to run into.
You, as visitors, on the other hand are perfectly free (and encouraged) to spread the word to any wayward, lost, or confused members of the community that you happen to run into.
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We're not planning on making a formal announcement over there - at least not without clearing it with Ron first (and we haven't started down that path yet). We don't want to do what would essentially be a site pimp.
As for a plan to spread the word . . . that kind of stuff just happens, I guess. People will figure it out (I hope!), probably via e-mail, IRC, and even through casual mentions on other sites. We definitely don't want to come off as though we're trying to steal Ron's thunder, though.
I did post a notice about it at www.previeweddvd.com. That might get both of my readers over here!
As for a plan to spread the word . . . that kind of stuff just happens, I guess. People will figure it out (I hope!), probably via e-mail, IRC, and even through casual mentions on other sites. We definitely don't want to come off as though we're trying to steal Ron's thunder, though.
I did post a notice about it at www.previeweddvd.com. That might get both of my readers over here!
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See other thread in this forum.For starters, is there a plan?
Tomorrow, I'm going to be getting into some technical details as well (ex: types of skills we need, and types of tools we need). And let me retiterate that we may not go totally gaming on the front page. Much like that drunk girl, we're open to many things.
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Well, I bet a lot of former gone golders currently gathered at Console Gold would want to know about this place.
If it's not announced, it might come off as elitist. The more hushhush this is, the more potential for shit hitting the fan sometime down the line. The argument could be made that a quick, courteous announcement at CG is the right course of action. Maybe even include some encouragement for folks to visit both forums so it doesn't look like an attempt to steal CG's new members.
Tough call.
And, yeah, getting the go ahead from Ron seems like the right thing to do.
If it's not announced, it might come off as elitist. The more hushhush this is, the more potential for shit hitting the fan sometime down the line. The argument could be made that a quick, courteous announcement at CG is the right course of action. Maybe even include some encouragement for folks to visit both forums so it doesn't look like an attempt to steal CG's new members.
Tough call.
And, yeah, getting the go ahead from Ron seems like the right thing to do.
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Well, I can put in another shill for PopeHat, and that will accidentally point them here.
I don't have any moral qualms about whoring for traffic from CG.
I don't have any moral qualms about whoring for traffic from CG.
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It was in jest. You'll note I did not attempt any such whoring.Knightshade Dragon wrote:Thanks. That's good to know.I don't have any moral qualms about whoring for traffic from CG.
And in banks across the world
Christians, Moslems, Hindus, Jews
And every other race, creed, colour, tint or hue
Get down on their knees and pray
The raccoon and the groundhog neatly
Make up bags of change
But the monkey in the corner
Well he's slowly drifting out of range
Christians, Moslems, Hindus, Jews
And every other race, creed, colour, tint or hue
Get down on their knees and pray
The raccoon and the groundhog neatly
Make up bags of change
But the monkey in the corner
Well he's slowly drifting out of range
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I accidentally found out about this from Napoleon's post over on CG. I was curious and now here we are. How confusing.
http://www.consolegold.com/forums/viewt ... &start=150
I am actually very comfy over at CG and they've been very accomodating even though i hate consoles. I don't know much about the behind the scenes, but wouldn't it be better to combine the talent and people from both boards into something that can recreate the GG experience?
http://www.consolegold.com/forums/viewt ... &start=150
I am actually very comfy over at CG and they've been very accomodating even though i hate consoles. I don't know much about the behind the scenes, but wouldn't it be better to combine the talent and people from both boards into something that can recreate the GG experience?
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Jag - I think that as we slowly move away from GG in time, the more we'll NOT want to recreate the GG experience - or at least realize that we can't recreate the experience.
Not to mention that CG wants to be CG, and not GG.
We have an opportunity to build something new (well, the staff does, even though I feel like I own it now too ), with a community that is already established.
That's an opportunity I'd like to take, as long as I can still give people the Treatment(tm) when they deserve it, and I'm still kept up to date on Elisha Cuthbert's underpants.
Not to mention that CG wants to be CG, and not GG.
We have an opportunity to build something new (well, the staff does, even though I feel like I own it now too ), with a community that is already established.
That's an opportunity I'd like to take, as long as I can still give people the Treatment(tm) when they deserve it, and I'm still kept up to date on Elisha Cuthbert's underpants.
And in banks across the world
Christians, Moslems, Hindus, Jews
And every other race, creed, colour, tint or hue
Get down on their knees and pray
The raccoon and the groundhog neatly
Make up bags of change
But the monkey in the corner
Well he's slowly drifting out of range
Christians, Moslems, Hindus, Jews
And every other race, creed, colour, tint or hue
Get down on their knees and pray
The raccoon and the groundhog neatly
Make up bags of change
But the monkey in the corner
Well he's slowly drifting out of range
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I agree. I didn't mean recreate GG, but rather to continue a great, albeit different experience.Peacedog wrote:It is beyond our ability to recreate Gonegold, and we wouldn't even if it was. Two, we're interested in doing some things that aren't in the scope of a traditional gaming website - we feel good about starting from scratch here.
RM9-I'll stay on top (or is it under) Elisha's underpants for you. It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it...
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I figured you did, but this is something we're going to have to be repeating for awhile.I agree. I didn't mean recreate GG, but rather to continue a great, albeit different experience.
There are a number of issues at work here. Obviously, we legally lack the right to be Gonegold. With that, we ethically lack the right to be Gonegold. Trying to go a similar route to Gonegold may be ok legally, and maybe ethically, but is it a really good idea? I think no.
Everybody loves how the Chief did release dates when he was healthy. I doubt we could ever match his style, because we'd never be him. We might catch fire with something, though. But I think it isn't something alot of people would be fully comfortable with (even though there really aren't alot of release date focused entities out there).
And I'll go back to the gist of what Stephen said. I think it is time to let Gonegold pass. We should remeber it fondly, and we should head out into uncharted territory.
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From a personal perspective, that sounds like the kind of place I'm looking for.Peacedog wrote:It is beyond our ability to recreate Gonegold, and we wouldn't even if it was. Two, we're interested in doing some things that aren't in the scope of a traditional gaming website - we feel good about starting from scratch here.
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