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Community Events Committee Meeting: Thursday 02.03.2011

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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
Oh, God, I looked away for a minute and now I'm lost *tries to catch up*

It's not about clubs and events but I think that for new members it would be awesome to have a really prominent link (like where the community corner link is on ... more
I like that. Maybe something in bold on the front page and something small and in bold on the community page?
02/03/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Kindred
I made that suggestion to Gary already. An actual monthly calendar page on the site with all of the activities, and the ability to send reminder alerts. He says something like that will take time to implement but he liked it.
Different from that I said. More involved than just a name and time on a calender.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Persephone Nightmare Persephone Nightmare
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I actually felt comfortable and accepted immediately. I didn't realize how much I needed something like that until I found it. As you well know, Jen, my only concern was with offending people.
I was the same way when I first started It's a very accepting community and I, too, didn't realize how much I needed a place like EF
02/03/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Persephone Nightmare
I know I am, lol

Me: "Oh Synthetik!!! I'm having some computer issues"

*Synthetik walks in the room*

Me: *Pouncing on him* "I'm sorry honey, but I lied... Must... have... Sex..."
Lol, awesome.
02/03/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I am thinking something like that too. A place that is easy to find and list all that is available. A "Newbie corner" or something.
You are picking up what I'm laying down lol.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Darling Jen Darling Jen
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Perhaps a "sticky" post at the top of the list of recent threads threads might help announce things better. I know the announcements can get buried pretty quickly.
Great idea! I used to go to the Community News/Corner page and look at the threads listed at the left for all of the recent important announcements and information since posts get buried quickly. But then I noticed that page wasn't updated as often and wasn't reliable.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Illusional
I'm more anxious and nervous
Aww you will feel better soon.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Different from that I said. More involved than just a name and time on a calender.
You could easily make the events clickable links to the club page with additional information.
02/03/2011
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I like that. Maybe something in bold on the front page and something small and in bold on the community page?
Yes, just something that says to newcomers "Look at me! I'm here to help!"

because there are so many tutorials the help introduce you to EF and then they could learn about mentoring and clubs and events and all the other stuff that can be buried under all the other cool stuff that goes on here.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Ok...let me re-explain in more detail...

A place where you could click to see descriptions of each current club, when they meet, requirements etc. Maybe each club could also have their own logo.

There is currently no place that tells ... more
Actually we're working on creating blogs for all of the different clubs and events that will do something like that. Porn Club I know for sure will have its own blog. I haven't been told where they'll be posted here, but they'll exist
02/03/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Kindred
You could easily make the events clickable links to the club page with additional information.
That would also work. Same idea.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Illusional
I'm more anxious and nervous
I'm sure there's a few things lying around with which you could use to relax...
02/03/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
Actually we're working on creating blogs for all of the different clubs and events that will do something like that. Porn Club I know for sure will have its own blog. I haven't been told where they'll be posted here, but they'll exist
I think the challenge for newcomers is finding these blogs. It's only helpful if people can easily find and access them.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Darling Jen Darling Jen
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Even if I insult tiny dogs?
Hehehe my dog understands. She'd be glad to show you how fun and exciting she is despite her size. I have been considering including her in a video, actually...
02/03/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Actually we're working on creating blogs for all of the different clubs and events that will do something like that. Porn Club I know for sure will have its own blog. I haven't been told where they'll be posted here, but they'll exist
I'm still thinking that's different than what I'm talking about.

Blogs are cool though in addition.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
Aww you will feel better soon.
I know, I'm just... fretting, lol.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
I'm sure there's a few things lying around with which you could use to relax...
I may have a drink but that's about it. LOL.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
I think the suggestion is that there is no one stop shopping spot for newbies to go to as a resource center.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Darling Jen Darling Jen
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
Yes, just something that says to newcomers "Look at me! I'm here to help!"

because there are so many tutorials the help introduce you to EF and then they could learn about mentoring and clubs and events and all the other stuff ... more
Not to show my dorky-ness or anything... >_> But homestarrunner.com totally has one and it's awesome.
02/03/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Alys
As a relative newbie, I like this idea, sometimes finding all the information can be hard when you're running all over the site to get it
OK... I'm going to ask this and just ask it because you mentioned you're new so I want feedback to this....

Within a day of when you signed up, would you have appreciated a message in your EF inbox, from another contributor, letting you know about different things in the community? The mentor program? Offers to help?

Sorry Sam... it was too good to pass up the feedback.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Actually we're working on creating blogs for all of the different clubs and events that will do something like that. Porn Club I know for sure will have its own blog. I haven't been told where they'll be posted here, but they'll exist
I think that you need a site map. .... or is there one. There are a lot of pages and places on the site that are difficult to find or get to unless you already know how. A site map that was accessible from the main page would help a LOT of people, newbs especially.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kindred
I think the challenge for newcomers is finding these blogs. It's only helpful if people can easily find and access them.
I get what you're saying. How would you go about doing this?
02/03/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
The best way to implement my idea would be a logo for EdenClubs that would appear on the right side with the others on the home page:
link

This like would bring you to something like EdenLinks page showing and displays the different clubs and links to related meetings, blogs, etc.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Should there also be something on the EF home page that actually tells people what the community is about? I'm guessing a lot of people just order things without actually clicking on one of the links to find out what the community is about. A short, flowery description might draw in new people...
02/03/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Like Tim said, front page of EF, make a BIG button that says "Newbie Nook: Learn all that EF has to offer" or something to that effect.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Persephone Nightmare Persephone Nightmare
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I get what you're saying. How would you go about doing this?
Maybe a sort of easily found Newbie Resource Center where they can find everything they need to learn what they need to know
02/03/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
I'm still thinking that's different than what I'm talking about.

Blogs are cool though in addition.
But wouldn't it accomplish almost the same thing if there were links that went from a centralized calendar to the corresponding sections of a blog?
02/03/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Kindred
I think the suggestion is that there is no one stop shopping spot for newbies to go to as a resource center.
Not even just newbies. I get hella confused with everything going on too! You would be surprised the huge amount of people who still don't know about these meetings or other ones too!
02/03/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Jul!a
But wouldn't it accomplish almost the same thing if there were links that went from a centralized calendar to the corresponding sections of a blog?
If it was done correctly. Perhaps.
02/03/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
OK... I'm going to ask this and just ask it because you mentioned you're new so I want feedback to this....

Within a day of when you signed up, would you have appreciated a message in your EF inbox, from another contributor, letting ... more
Not a problem, we go back through these afterwards to gather up anything that we might have missed in the heat of the discussion
02/03/2011