Topic: Welcome new writers (Welcome back old writters) (Read 6271 times)

TheJudge · « **on:** February 01, 2006, 10:01:02 AM »

It seems that the great DB incident of 2005 left a few of you out the door and no one noticed. But it doesn't matter, I created a new writer group, and if you can read this, then you're part of it! Welcome!

Now, I am unable to setup access to the geekery CMS utility. Chris would have to do that. However, you can start working on articles and once they are ready, I can post them on your behalf. I beleive Lacerda and possibily Cat have access to the CMS as well so they could also help you out. In fact, I think this is probably the easiest way to proceed for now. When you have something ready to go, just post it in this thread or PM one of us.

Some people are asking me what kind of material we are looking for. Well, we're not really looking for anything specific. If you read our existing articles, they range from product reviews, to rants, to political and spiritual discussiosn, to complete nonsense and so on. As long as it informs and or entertains and isn't too offensive, then it qualifies as front page material. Also, if you want to collaborate on articles with your peers, that's what this forum is for. Thanks for your interest!

MISTER MASSACRE · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2006, 11:00:46 AM »

You guys better stay away from my complete nonsense schtick!

ivan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2006, 11:46:24 AM »

COOL!!!

Thanks for letting me in!

ivan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2006, 11:50:32 AM »

I will try to be a good writer-citizen, and actually write something!

reimero · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2006, 11:56:30 AM »

w00t! I'm in too!

TheJudge · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2006, 11:57:20 AM »

I lied. I can set ppl up to use the CMS. I'll do that in the near future.

Vespertine · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2006, 12:26:35 PM »

Quote from: ivan

I will try to be a good writer-citizen, and actually write something!

Me too!

pbsaurus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2006, 02:53:46 PM »

Quote from: Vespertine

Quote from: ivan
I will try to be a good writer-citizen, and actually write something!

Me too!

Wow, I am honored and humbled to be in such perspicacious company.

Chris · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2006, 02:54:27 PM »

I currently only have reimero listed as a writer within the CMS. For those of you who once had access to the old CMS, the URL has since changed to the following because a new system was put into place last July (2005):
http://admin.gotthegeek.com

There's also a document that I have typed up on using the new CMS, and I have attached it to this post. I encourage all of you to read through it in order to get a feel for the system before you use it.

In the mean time, I will be creating user accounts in the new CMS for all of those who are in the "writers" group on the forums here, as well as @gotthegeek.com email addresses for those same accounts. Expect a PM including your login information from me by the day's end.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2006, 02:55:07 PM »

Quote from: Lacerda

You guys better stay away from my complete nonsense schtick!

You can have it, but if you ever want a collaboration partner, I'm the d00d.

TheJudge · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2006, 03:25:44 PM »

You're a dood?

Sweet!

Phife · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2006, 05:15:06 PM »

Here's the stuff that I would like to cover: Drinking, stripclubs, religion, food, sports, and movies. I am eclectic. Do these go into anyone's turf? If so, let me know...I'll back off...I'm just a lowly n00b!

Chris · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2006, 12:35:32 AM »

As usual, there were several things Judge pointed out that we need to work on before going through with the new accounts. I give it one additional day before those of you without an active account for the new CMS (Mambo) will be able to publish/submit articles.

The following accounts need to be created:
Phife
pbsaurus
Ivan
Scribcake
Vespertine
Detta
Dark Shade

MISTER MASSACRE · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2006, 12:36:48 AM »

Quote from: Phife

Here's the stuff that I would like to cover: Drinking, stripclubs, religion, food, sports, and movies. I am eclectic. Do these go into anyone's turf? If so, let me know...I'll back off...I'm just a lowly n00b!

No one really has any turf per se, and you should keep in mind that the vast majority of stuff I post consists of things that are vaguely amusing to my addled brains.

Write whatever you like!

Phife · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2006, 12:42:29 AM »

Quote from: Lacerda

Quote from: Phife
Here's the stuff that I would like to cover: Drinking, stripclubs, religion, food, sports, and movies. I am eclectic. Do these go into anyone's turf? If so, let me know...I'll back off...I'm just a lowly n00b!

No one really has any turf per se, and you should keep in mind that the vast majority of stuff I post consists of things that are vaguely amusing to my addled brains.

Write whatever you like!

Sounds like a plan.

So, if I write something...should I start a new thread here in "writer's block" for other to comment on it, before I enter it with Mambo?

MISTER MASSACRE · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2006, 12:44:52 AM »

Beats me! Chris?

Dark Shade · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2006, 05:48:21 AM »

Excellent! I'm in!

I suppose I'll actually have to write something now, eh?

Maybe one of these days I'll even post a picture. What a shocker!

TheJudge · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2006, 07:26:59 AM »

Quote from: Dark Shade

Maybe one of these days I'll even post a picture. What a shocker!

You're such a tease! If you were a chick, you'd be a slut.

reimero · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2006, 08:30:29 AM »

Sweet. I've got a pair of Grand Theft Auto-related rants in the works...

Min · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2006, 09:12:17 AM »

I've been here the whole time and never wrote anything.

I'll probably continue to do that. Leave the writing to the interesting people.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2006, 11:24:01 AM »

Quote from: Lacerda

No one really has any turf per se, and you should keep in mind that the vast majority of stuff I post consists of things that are vaguely amusing to my addled brains.

Write whatever you like!

Dude, you let it slip again. Better submit that report.

Dark Shade · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2006, 04:22:51 PM »

Quote from: TheJudge

Quote from: Dark Shade
Maybe one of these days I'll even post a picture. What a shocker!

You're such a tease! If you were a chick, you'd be a slut.

Noted and quoted.

Chris · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2006, 09:37:53 PM »

The idea I had when I created this sub-forum several years ago was that it could be a place for people to get ideas for their articles. For example, if you were writing about how we're all doomed and going to hell because of global warming, you could create a new thread in this forum, post what you have so far, and ask for suggestions or input on what others thing before you post it.

By the way, you all should have PMs from me containing your Mambo (CMS) login information, as well as your @gotthegeek.com email login information. If you have not received it for some reason, please send me a PM.

hackess · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2006, 09:48:19 PM »

You wanna resend mine? I've totally forgotten my login info.

TheJudge · « **Reply #24 on:** February 03, 2006, 07:35:46 AM »

I wasn't sure if Chris did this or not, so I changed it. See your PM.

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