Let's (Finally) Get to Pinning a "About" Thread

It's about time we set up an "About" thread for Writer's Block. On-Topic already has one, Yack Fest already has one, and pretty much every major forum has one.

Cygan Angel wrote one a few months ago, but I lost track of it. However, I don't think it's long enough.

So, I present a rough draft that I had literally written while writing this post:

Thoughts? Did I forget anything? Is there anywhere where I can make it shorter?

edited 21st Dec '11 3:20:40 PM by chihuahua0

I think it'd be good to make clear the distinction between Writer's Block and Word Building somewhere in there.

That's a good point.

Yay we're well on our way to filling half of the first page with pinned threads.

Was that being sarcastic?

I think we need etiquette rules and rules about what kind of threads are allowed.

More like Joking Mode really.

Rolling updates also.

I can do rolling updates. Personally, I want to be the one to post this thread, since I'm sure I'll be here for a while. If not, a mod can always take over.

So, suggestions for rules? We may have to make multiple posts for this thread.

I like things so far.

• 1. Be polite, friendly and encouraging.
• 2. Discussion and critique is encouraged, but never make it personal, stick to the topic or piece of work at hand. Conversely, be objective about a subject of your work, a mere expression of dislike or disagreement on a topic is not reflective of that person's opinion of you.
• 3. Where necessary agree to disagree to keep the peace. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
• 4. We are loose about brief thread derails, but if a topic seems to be garnering a lot of discussion, please move that discussion to a new thread so the old thread can get back on track.

That's what I got so far.

For World Building:

How about that?

edited 21st Dec '11 4:26:55 PM by chihuahua0

Short and sweat, sounds fine to me.

Should we mention author threads, or are those too numerous?

Oh, The "What's a good name for this?" thread should be on there.

edited 21st Dec '11 4:45:22 PM by NoirGrimoir

^^ I still propose there be another section just so authors can share their work — without being jumbled amongst numerous brainstorming threads.

I think there should be a whole subforum for that.

I personally think that would be best done with some kind of subforum, though that's not really an option at present.

Or maybe we should make a thread where people can create links to their published (meaning "put up anywhere it can be read") works?

edited 21st Dec '11 5:07:08 PM by nrjxll

Most people already have it in their signatures, I believe, not that that amounts to much.

That's a good idea.

I'm really hesitant on linking threads that aren't pinned or don't have a wiki page. We'll either crowd the post (concise is the word) or we end up having dead links. Plus, there's the whole issue of what threads are notable or not.

But it's your guys call.

Particularly for those of us who have forum gingerbread disabled.

Yeah, prolly best to avoid the author threads as a whole.

No. A new section (like Writer's Block, World Building) for works still seems reasonable.

It would, however, require some effort on Fast Eddie's part. I think a single thread collecting links to all works that can be read might be a good substitute in the meantime, or if he's not interested.

He seemed to have made that Media Recommendations subforum fairly easily, so why not a Writing Works subforum?

edited 21st Dec '11 6:13:56 PM by EldritchBlueRose

Someone could ask on the tech wishlist on behalf of the Writer's Block community.