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We jumped from politics to phones. Are you suggesting we switch to dial-up connections?
Seriously, if you want to win people over, you've got to communicate your point better and also try to not act like you alone can bring about the change. You can put all the bells and whistles you want on this place, but if people don't want to be active, you can't force them. Take it from someone who knows. They also are more likely to want to be here if they don't feel like a particular point of view is being forced on them. Everyone has a part, you just have to find what your strong suit is, and if it needs some work then do so. If not, then go about being the best citizen you possibly can.
Seriously, if you want to win people over, you've got to communicate your point better and also try to not act like you alone can bring about the change. You can put all the bells and whistles you want on this place, but if people don't want to be active, you can't force them. Take it from someone who knows. They also are more likely to want to be here if they don't feel like a particular point of view is being forced on them. Everyone has a part, you just have to find what your strong suit is, and if it needs some work then do so. If not, then go about being the best citizen you possibly can.
I am glancing up at the banner and can tell you exactly what needs work... I'll save it for the debates.Bren wrote:We jumped from politics to phones. Are you suggesting we switch to dial-up connections?
Seriously, if you want to win people over, you've got to communicate your point better and also try to not act like you alone can bring about the change. You can put all the bells and whistles you want on this place, but if people don't want to be active, you can't force them. Take it from someone who knows. They also are more likely to want to be here if they don't feel like a particular point of view is being forced on them. Everyone has a part, you just have to find what your strong suit is, and if it needs some work then do so. If not, then go about being the best citizen you possibly can.
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not ignorance. It's that they know so much that isn't so." ---President Ronald Reagan
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not ignorance. It's that they know so much that isn't so." ---President Ronald Reagan
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
I don't think it is necessary that you make a new thread for each of your blog posts.
snubs is not dumb as he really is very smart. — Bmuntz
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Yes, one thread that you update when there is news or a new post should suffice.
https://simplydredge.wordpress.com/2016 ... of-events/
Like all admins, we'll be holding events, and this is a synopsis of our plans concerning them.
Like all admins, we'll be holding events, and this is a synopsis of our plans concerning them.
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not ignorance. It's that they know so much that isn't so." ---President Ronald Reagan
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
Haha, every time I go on your blog you've changed the layout. =p
snubs is not dumb as he really is very smart. — Bmuntz
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We have had several, and we're gonna have a poll on which theme to stick with.snubs wrote:Haha, every time I go on your blog you've changed the layout. =p
Is it just me, or did LOL go out of style?
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"The trouble with our liberal friends is not ignorance. It's that they know so much that isn't so." ---President Ronald Reagan
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
LOL does seem to be a less popular expression laughter, at least among this age group.Is it just me, or did LOL go out of style?
People still use it a lot. Don't know about any particular age group, but it tends to be used more in the chatroom. Also, I tend to see "lol" used more by guys than girls (in my experience), dunno if that's actually a true.Moontide wrote:LOL does seem to be a less popular expression laughter, at least among this age group.Is it just me, or did LOL go out of style?
snubs is not dumb as he really is very smart. — Bmuntz
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You are likely correct because I don't hang out in the chatroom much.People still use it a lot. Don't know about any particular age group, but it tends to be used more in the chatroom. Also, I tend to see "lol" used more by guys than girls (in my experience), dunno if that's actually a true.
Thank you everyone for your wonderful contributions! You are appreciated!So far in the election cycle we have raised close to $300, mostly from donors who request anonymity, making us the perennial frontrunners in pre-campaign fundraising. I am glad that our message of coming together to Face the New Horizon has impacted others in so many ways. We’ve come a long way, folks, but we plan to have $800 in hand just as the sale price for the administrative offices has been released. Full Campaign Statement
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not ignorance. It's that they know so much that isn't so." ---President Ronald Reagan
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
I'm probably going to catch some flak for this, but, dude. You take this way, way too seriously. The reason the ToO has the politics and elections is for people to have fun and an opportunity to give input and service to the town. Events, looks, etc. will only do so much to generate more activity. The best way to have more activity is to post all around the board. I'm not encouraging spam, I mean meaningful posts that add to a topic. Do I do this? Honestly, no; I'm more of a lurker. If I see something that interests me that I have an opinion on, I'll provide input. As for looks and the town looking outdated, I've always considered the ToO as similar to Whit's End. As put in I believe "The W.E.", "Timeless". Adding all the bells and whistles possible doesn't mean more people will flock to the board. And if people did join due to the bells and whistles, will they truly be beneficial to the board? To me, this board has never been about the bells and whistles and the looks, it's been about the people here.
“For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him."
Well said, Brad.
Yeah, the best way to maintain and increase activity is to post.
Yeah, the best way to maintain and increase activity is to post.
snubs is not dumb as he really is very smart. — Bmuntz
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We have a new, hopefully, final, theme up!
Please, read through our statements and check our stats while you're there!
-- Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:02 pm --
Notes:After a review meeting we'll be taking a hiatus from the campaign to sort out where we stand election-wise and in the meantime I'm just gonna kick back and enjoy the ToO and help where I can.
Please, read through our statements and check our stats while you're there!
-- Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:02 pm --
Notes:After a review meeting we'll be taking a hiatus from the campaign to sort out where we stand election-wise and in the meantime I'm just gonna kick back and enjoy the ToO and help where I can.
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not ignorance. It's that they know so much that isn't so." ---President Ronald Reagan
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
I would add that the best way to maintain activity is to post new threads, because then the lurkers who only post in response to things will post.snubs wrote:Well said, Brad.
Yeah, the best way to maintain and increase activity is to post.
By the way, $50 to who can correctly predict my running mates based on the following algeorithim:
100 points will be awarded for predicting my Interim Party Leader correctly.
75 points will be awarded for a correct prediction of my Minister of Events.
50 points will be awarded for a correct prediction of my Junior Councilpeople (2).
The user with the most points will get the $50 prize.
100 points will be awarded for predicting my Interim Party Leader correctly.
75 points will be awarded for a correct prediction of my Minister of Events.
50 points will be awarded for a correct prediction of my Junior Councilpeople (2).
The user with the most points will get the $50 prize.
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not ignorance. It's that they know so much that isn't so." ---President Ronald Reagan
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
MericaBlog is the new joint Tumblr used by me and a couple friends.
Are you not the Varleqan party anymore!?
"Any aspect of your faith which you do not question, is the one which should be questioned most."
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