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Post by cale on Jul 10, 2010 10:31:11 GMT -5
Okay, this site has been VERY inactive. That isn't a big problem, and I'm sure if we really buckled down we could get it back up again. But that's the problem - we aren't. I understand that people are busy with their lives, but aside from a couple cbox posts where we're complaining about the inactivity, it doesn't look like we're doing much. It's not really a use saying 'Hopefully things will get going again'. People aren't just going to stumble upon this site by chance (well, some might). Worlds of Disney, for example, I found via a forum post on IMDB. Look, I want to RP. You want to RP. So lets do some co-operating and get down to business. Lets advertise! We can do it PS. This isn't supposed to be mean. Just wondering if there's any recruiting/advertising going on. xDD
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Post by Hercules & Phil on Jul 10, 2010 12:50:38 GMT -5
Thanks for sending out some adverts for us! I know the site is very much a ghost town of a place right now, but maybe we should examine WHY we aren't as active right now? We loved the site before, we love it still, so what's the real problem? Speaking personally I haven't had Disney muse in a while and I know it'll come back again and maybe that's the problem with everyone else. And you have to remember that before the site went down there seemed to have been a lot of drama, a lot of change going on and so perhaps this lull time in between is merely the dust settling. Before we can bring on new people, we need to bring back some of the old faithful who are willing to put some energy and time into the site again.
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Post by ~Elisa Maza~ on Jul 10, 2010 12:53:17 GMT -5
I agree with you both. I've been feeling rather museless myself on the Disney side, but I do want to change that. This site has been very inactive, but I promise that as long as a handful of people keep coming to post, then it will never go away. So let's buckle down and get some muse going, shall we?
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Post by jane on Jul 10, 2010 13:16:15 GMT -5
Couldn't agree with y'all more! I think new members would also be a help, to bring in some new characters etcetera. As for the posting, I'm about to start a plot open to everyone. I think it could really get everyone's muse going! I'll link the sign-up page in a minute UPDATE: Here it is! disneyuncut.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=plots&thread=5634Join please !!
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Post by hera on Jul 10, 2010 15:16:29 GMT -5
Yeah sorry guys I have been very busy, exams and all >.< but I want to rp again with all you lovely people and I will help get this site active again
although, it would be nice if i was actually given my member colours and such seeing as i've reclaimed...again...
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Post by EILONWY ---* on Jul 10, 2010 19:16:44 GMT -5
I think a lot of the in activity was due to the drama and the cliqueness. Even if we tried to get out of it, the cliques were still there. When we were first open, we were like a family. Everyone was plotting with everyone and we spread the love. Anyone on caution should be aware of the Summer of Love motion. Maybe we should try something like that? Spread the love. Plot with everyone? That sort of thing.
I'm also thinking we need to move practically everything that has a dead accounts name in the archives. We might even want to delete some of those threads?
And maybe a new layout/skin, while staying on the same board. I'm also still all for a sidebar if we can get one to work. I think we also need a new advert.
Just throwing some ideas around.
Also, if any help at all is needed, I will always be here for you guys.
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Post by charlotte on Jul 10, 2010 19:26:16 GMT -5
Those all sound good! I think I was absent when all this 'drama' went on. If anyone could fill me in with a pm, it would be appreciated. Just want to know what's been happening and such. UPDATE: Okay, and to elaborate on Eilo's suggestions! I think the sidebar is an awesome idea. It could display the OTM awards, info & links and such. And as for that drama (just got a pm about it), lets just get everyone involved! Basically, I think we should be going for overhaul here. Extreme Makeover: Proboards Edition XD By the time we're done, this site will be better than ever!
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Post by EILONWY ---* on Jul 10, 2010 22:20:36 GMT -5
Shouldn't it be EXTREME MAKEOVER: DISNEY UNCUT EDITION ? I joke I kid.
Anyway, a sidebar would be great, and it would bring the site up just that much more.
As far as the drama-rama before the crashing and burning of DU, I think just being involved with everyone, not showing favor to any particular member, should help with what I remember of the drama.
ALSO! We need a new c-box. I'm sorry, but I'll come onto the site and I'll just get a black box, nothing to post in and I can't see what people are saying. And I don't mean a new box, but a new server.
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Post by Captain Jack Sparrow on Jul 11, 2010 20:36:55 GMT -5
Couldn't have said any of this better myself and of course, I agree and I'm in! And I'll do anything to help too, if needed ^^ Also, Eilo, with the cbox, you may need to refresh the browser a few times to actually see it some days but yeah, I've noticed a few members having had trouble with it over the times as well. If the admin do decide to change it, I know a good cbox that anyone and everyone can see... it also keeps older messages so you can scroll back and take a look at older conversations. The only problem with it is it's not able to just flash a message up like the current one, but you need to click 'join' to see recently written messages flash up or refresh the site. Also, the background can't be a picture... it has a pattern design of the admin's choice, so I guess another downer for some ;D cbox.ws/?r=2-1863965Hope that helps
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Post by jane on Jul 13, 2010 13:45:04 GMT -5
Okay, I think we should get started ASAP. Eilo made an awesome site layout, which we should definitely use. I'm going to keep on posting some link-backs, and I think we should get someone to post on the IMDB forums for some Disney films. So, lets make a to-do list: 1. New layout 2. Nominations to put in the sidebar (best RPers, movie, song etc.) 3. New CBox 4. Advertising on Proboards/Invision (in progress) 5. Advertising on IMDB 6. [Most importantly] ROLEPLAY. For any of you who haven't seen Eilo's layout, it's below: dutestsite.proboards.com/index.cgi
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Post by EILONWY ---* on Jul 13, 2010 15:06:30 GMT -5
Here's my problem with the current c-box. Not only does it black out, but after what felt like an hour of refreshing, I still didn't get anything.
On a lighter note, yes, we really do need to do some nominating soon. I'm thinking member of the month, character of the month, movie, song, and line of the month. But maybe we should put off nominations until we get to the roleplay part of the lovely six step plan above me. But folks, remember advertising is key. I think what we need to do is have two sections for ads - first time posts, and link backs, just to keep things more organized so we can be sure we haven't advertised on a site before, and lock each ad after we post our ad on that site, just so we know. Also, I'm flattered that you like my layout idea. Just so you know. =)
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Post by Hercules & Phil on Jul 24, 2010 0:57:36 GMT -5
Not to be a kill joy but even though I've designed all the new badges for nominations for this year already, I'm thinking those should definitely be out. After all, that's[/b] what kicked off all the drama in the first place. Acknowledge the fact that you like members' posts, writing, etc. in the "favourite quotations" thread or via PM/Cbox. We don't need a monthly "best" all the time.
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Post by Belle on Jul 27, 2010 9:02:06 GMT -5
Oooh yaay, are we getting the site up and running again?? I've been really busy starting a new job and stuff, but I'd be happy to help as I love Disney Uncut! ;D I haven't played a cartoon disney character in a long while now so my muse hasn't been needed, but I'm sure it would return if we started plotting again. About all the drama... Can't everyone just hug it out and start again? XD Life's way too short to hold grudges and such. Disney is all about love and magic after all! A bit fun doesn't need drama - we all have enough of that in the outside world! Escapism is what this and all roleplaying sites are about, a chance to get under the skin of your favourite characters. Fun and relaxation!
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Post by Hercules & Phil on Jul 27, 2010 10:27:09 GMT -5
Yes, Belle! And I'm sure we can still have all that fun and relaxation without having to pick the best of the bunch every month with the nominations. And to be quite frank we hardly have enough people to nominate at the moment anyway.
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Post by Judge Claude Frollo on Aug 2, 2010 19:32:48 GMT -5
Wow, i missed loads, I just about gave this site up for dead, lost my faith but i can see her that we have at least 7 good, active members who want to revive this place so i have a few suggestions: 1. Re-staffing; Elisa i appeal to you here as the only admin who actually cares enough to do something. I think it might be a good idea to re-vamp DU staff wise and choose some new admins to join you and take charge and i can see that we have 7 volunteers here already. What do you think? 2. New skins; Well I'm qute code savvy now and i have access to a template index, so if you want to leave coding to me guys, I can get to work on it ASAP as long as i have some awesome graphic artists to discuss some ideas with. Let me know what y'all think. 3. Deletion of all old accounts; I agree with Eilo here, Elisa did an awesome job with dead threads and the graveyard, Now I think we need to turn attention to accounts. Theres no point in waiting around for people to return anymore, even some of the old Admins so I say just get rid of all old, inactive accounts no matter what status they had on the site. If the people really want the characters, they can come back and prove that they still want them. No if, ands or buts okay we need to do this if we're really gonna re-vamp DU. 4. How about a name change? I heard some stuff flying around that our site attracted some bad publicity due to all the drama which kicked off and now people related the negativity to our name so maybe we need to re-vamp that too, even if it's only a small difference, like instead of Uncut why not United? Howevre I'll leave this one up to the majority. 5. Abolishment of Original Characters; Okay I DO NOT want to cause trouble by mentioning this, nor am I trying to corner certain members, step on toes or cause any grief but it needs to be said since its some how become the DU Taboo. As much as we love our OC's as much as we've enjoyed reading some stuff by them and RPing with them, I know for a fact they had a massive part in the destruction of DU. So if we want to pull ourselves out out of this big black hole, I'm 100% that they have to go because people just aren't happy about them. Lets keep Cannon okay. 6. New Application; Yeah I think our old one needs a re-vamp now, It's an old dog I reckon, time for something new and fresh, just like the skins/layouts and hopefully members we'll be getting. Thats all I can think of right now, but let me know what you guys think okay
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