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stardancer488 · 01-18-2005, 10:24 PM

Ok *breaths* Yes I know it says weekly I have known that and spoke with Kris about me editting the artwork and such to say "bi-weekly" but I kind of wanted to ask the person who created the layout plus finals are bogging me down at the moment so until I have time, I won't be fixing that, it's kind of a small concern this upcoming weekend I should have time to erase and edit and all that jazz in PS though.

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There was only one advertisement, is that always going to be the case? I ask because I had gotten the impression that the Advertisement section was going to be....well exactly that a section, like in a real newspaper; it's own page with various ads created by Raven and/or sent in by students and teachers. I also thought just having it stuck up there thus creating the need for frames kind of annoying. That might just be more of a me thing because I hate frames but I figured why not mention it.

Ok well basically, Raven was banned (for two weeks, Kris if your reading correct me) so I did an ad at the very last moment that was suggested from Erin, because we need two more writers so I just stuck it there seeing as I wanted people to see it and that is was such a "small" ad, I didn't want to make a whole page with 20 words... plus I was following the old format but this can be changed once we get are "ad" writer back... who I think gets unbanned this week? *thinks*

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Another suggestion I have would be to remove the sidebar with the links to the advice, comics, etc. because it all listed under Life and Styles. I think having the both of them automatically makes one of them redundant.

Once again getting back to my time issue, seeing as I am the only one who was working on the coding and site (mainly because it's gets to confusing when mutliple people do something and then I get frustrated LOL) but time was an issue and taking my past experiences into hand about newbies they would never check there really, so I placed them on the sidebar to make it obvious and I never got around to edditing the life page and all that jazz with something else. In the future (as in next issue) i'll have links on the right side where they are and at the top I hope to put the each geneal article on its own link and on the front put the headline article or something along that, like a real paper...

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Right now authors are identified with their User Names. To me this doesn't make any sense because the Quill is supposed to be an entirely IC paper so why are we not using our character names. I know a few execptions were made this time because it was the first issue, but if I remember correctly Amber said that would only be for this issue.

I was thinking about this but most members don't know people by there real name so i'll probably change it to what Ashlie said with the name and then username, so the writers get proper credit and so they can PM you guys if they want to say "great article" or whatever, you know? LOL And since we are on this topic, I plan on sending a PM with probably 5-7 questions to all of you to answer to for a bit more on the staff so people can get to know you guys... hence the "More on staff soon" or whatever I wrote on that page...

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Finally, after seeing it all put together I don't think the title (The SS Quill-The Snitchseeker School Newspaper) fits for the exact same reason; it's stepping out of character. Perhaps we should come up with something new.

If I remember properly this paper use to be located on the main boards under prefects office or somewhere near there and so they named it snitchseekers paper, or whatever, I just didn't really bother changing it, perhaps something like "Hogwarts, school paper" or something... any suggestions? Post your suggestions here and I can make a poll and we can all vote.

Wow I wrote that in like record time, if I do not make sense, just point whatever out and I can try to clearify.

By the next issue all of these things should be sorted out including the graphics, username vs. real name and navigation... it's good to hear some output! Way to go Skiv and Ashlie.

I think I answered all the questions... I hope.

01-18-2005, 10:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
stardancer488 SARK Catch a Falling Star Amberlina Mooncalf Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In a house Posts: 7,683	Ok breaths Yes I know it says weekly I have known that and spoke with Kris about me editting the artwork and such to say "bi-weekly" but I kind of wanted to ask the person who created the layout plus finals are bogging me down at the moment so until I have time, I won't be fixing that, it's kind of a small concern this upcoming weekend I should have time to erase and edit and all that jazz in PS though. Quote: There was only one advertisement, is that always going to be the case? I ask because I had gotten the impression that the Advertisement section was going to be....well exactly that a section, like in a real newspaper; it's own page with various ads created by Raven and/or sent in by students and teachers. I also thought just having it stuck up there thus creating the need for frames kind of annoying. That might just be more of a me thing because I hate frames but I figured why not mention it. Ok well basically, Raven was banned (for two weeks, Kris if your reading correct me) so I did an ad at the very last moment that was suggested from Erin, because we need two more writers so I just stuck it there seeing as I wanted people to see it and that is was such a "small" ad, I didn't want to make a whole page with 20 words... plus I was following the old format but this can be changed once we get are "ad" writer back... who I think gets unbanned this week? thinks Quote: Another suggestion I have would be to remove the sidebar with the links to the advice, comics, etc. because it all listed under Life and Styles. I think having the both of them automatically makes one of them redundant. Once again getting back to my time issue, seeing as I am the only one who was working on the coding and site (mainly because it's gets to confusing when mutliple people do something and then I get frustrated LOL) but time was an issue and taking my past experiences into hand about newbies they would never check there really, so I placed them on the sidebar to make it obvious and I never got around to edditing the life page and all that jazz with something else. In the future (as in next issue) i'll have links on the right side where they are and at the top I hope to put the each geneal article on its own link and on the front put the headline article or something along that, like a real paper... Quote: Right now authors are identified with their User Names. To me this doesn't make any sense because the Quill is supposed to be an entirely IC paper so why are we not using our character names. I know a few execptions were made this time because it was the first issue, but if I remember correctly Amber said that would only be for this issue. I was thinking about this but most members don't know people by there real name so i'll probably change it to what Ashlie said with the name and then username, so the writers get proper credit and so they can PM you guys if they want to say "great article" or whatever, you know? LOL And since we are on this topic, I plan on sending a PM with probably 5-7 questions to all of you to answer to for a bit more on the staff so people can get to know you guys... hence the "More on staff soon" or whatever I wrote on that page... Quote: Finally, after seeing it all put together I don't think the title (The SS Quill-The Snitchseeker School Newspaper) fits for the exact same reason; it's stepping out of character. Perhaps we should come up with something new. If I remember properly this paper use to be located on the main boards under prefects office or somewhere near there and so they named it snitchseekers paper, or whatever, I just didn't really bother changing it, perhaps something like "Hogwarts, school paper" or something... any suggestions? Post your suggestions here and I can make a poll and we can all vote. Wow I wrote that in like record time, if I do not make sense, just point whatever out and I can try to clearify. By the next issue all of these things should be sorted out including the graphics, username vs. real name and navigation... it's good to hear some output! Way to go Skiv and Ashlie. I think I answered all the questions... I hope. __________________ ...forever dancers, forever best friends... ..live & love to dance forever...