Member Discussion #1

[~Crystal~]

I hope everyone had a lovely Easter. I know I did, and I now have two lifetimes worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs. ;D

As for the site, thank you to both Bugs(Our new graphics guru) and Neko for offering to help out around the site. Bugs is going to be helping us out with graphics and making the site look beautiful. He is also the one that mentioned the idea of a gallery, so that we could all have beautiful pictures of Scotland on the site.
From that suggestion, I had the idea of having a picture/artwork type contest in a little while when we get things put together. Something like pick a theme for the month, and at the end of the month everyone submits their work and everyone votes on it. The winning submission would be displayed until the following contest winners. That's my idea for it anyways.

I had a few things that I would like to discuss and get the members opinions so I can make this a place that you would love. I would like to start doing these regularly, both for the members and the staff, so that everyone has a chance to voice their opinions!

1. What do you think of the Picture/Art contest idea? What would you add and what do you think the winners should receive?
2. Do you have any advertising ideas?
3.Are there any jobs you would like to do around here? Even something as simple as finding affiliates?
4. I will be taking down the tutoring board for the time being, until we get busier and get someone skilled. What do you think should replace it?
5. Do you have any ideas for our "ad" and what it should say?
6. Anything else you would like to add, or would like for the staff to discuss?

[~Crystal~]

I can see that there has been 18 views, but no responses. Remember people, you have one week to answer to this thread and then I will start cleaning up member numbers.

[Bugs]

Apr 10, 2010 16:34:00 GMT -5 ~Crystal~ said:

I can see that there has been 18 views, but no responses. Remember people, you have one week to answer to this thread and then I will start cleaning up member numbers.

Sorry, I've been pondering!!

My own view is "just do it!" (with apologies to any sports brands who may have hought of that phrase first ;D) I'm always happy to join in on any competitions etc to make things more interesting.

You already know my views on the dreaded advertising challenge eeek!!

[immesohi]

1. What do you think of the Picture/Art contest idea? What would you add and what do you think the winners should receive?
I can't seem to find the thread
But for prizes...hmm..how about a nice graphic set made for them with a Scottish theme?

2. Do you have any advertising ideas?
Just keep advertising as much as you can, for my own site I try to advertise with at least 20 different sites a day - 10 at a minimum. Understandable that real life gets in the way sometimes.

3.Are there any jobs you would like to do around here? Even something as simple as finding affiliates?
At the moment I can only be a loyal member, my own site and my busy working life keeps my time online quite short.

4. I will be taking down the tutoring board for the time being, until we get busier and get someone skilled. What do you think should replace it?
Perhaps put a few ideas to vote by members...
I'm all outta ideas sorry (working nightshift has scrambled my brain.)

5. Do you have any ideas for our "ad" and what it should say?
Just about how awesome Scotland is and how you can learn a lot about the country from the site. That people can discuss the country in detail and get hand on information from people that live there.

6.Anything else you would like to add, or would like for the staff to discuss?
Not really, I think you have all done a wonderful job on the site and should keep it up.

Sorry if I haven't helped a lot.

[~Crystal~]

Thank you guys for responding. I will do what I can with what has been given!
This thread is now locked and I will be cleaning up some member numbers.