The Furious Angels
FA Discussion => General => Topic started by: Anonymous on May 09, 2004, 02:37:04 am
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Hey guys I was wondeirng about if we could start up having a newsletter. I'd volunteer to run it and everything you know..I do have Windows publisher, and I love to write and make stories so it wouldn't be to hard. I think this would be a great way to keep in touch with the clan, and help solidfy that we're a community that keeps in touch with one another. I worked on the School Newspaper when i was in 7th and 8th grades, and in 8th grade I was the Editor at large. Now my crappy behind school doesn't offer the newspaper, but when you are born with the gift of writing, it may get rusty, but it's hard to lose.
The newsletter will basically go like this...interviews....matrix online information....matrix online gossip.....what's happening in the fa....what's happening in other clans/alliances/factions/enemies....tips for making your character the best it can be.....possible war story highlights....amybe an ongoing rp story submitted from ppl here.
I've noticed quite a few ppl here express intrests in writing, and it'd be extremely harder for one person to do this, rather then a group of ppl. I'm willing to head this up if given the ok.....but I would like it to be soon seeing as how E3's going to be coming out, and I would like that to be posted in the newsletter.
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i would be happy to help write a newsletter, i have publisher too and I like to write(well, at least try to write) and I have not much better to do.
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We could write stories like role plays or post some of the good Char bios
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Oronos that's what I was thinking, But the members themselves would ahve to send that in and write it. Or we could have a writer on that....Tbone just has to sign off on it and give us the specs.
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Maybe we should assign some editors, so people send articles that they want published and then the editors go through it, make sure its; ledgible, censored and the right sort of thing. Then we could have articles on the what the where and the when.
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Just use spellcheck;)
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Sure, the newsletter could be a member-run thing. "For the people, by the people"...heh. Feel free to organize it. You can send the final copy to me, and I can mass email it out. The only thing I need to see is what can be emailed out from the site. If you're wanting to add fancy fonts and such, I'm not sure that the site's mass email system will do that.
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Well, we could probably get some cool stories done, and info, by different members who have the time. It would probably be best to take all the news every month and post that in there too. And any interviews, or chats, with Trav would be a must.
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CHECK OUT THE CHRONICLES!!!
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and also we could list new members in the newsletter, and that would be nice, to see your name in a post. And also any god points raised in the forums, with who wrote it, it all biulds towards a better community spirit
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Sounds good, look forward to seeing it in my inbox.
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Ok I'm really glad that Tbone said yes. What we can start off doing is probably getting everone that wants to be involved with the writing of the newsletter and getting their emails all together and situated and things like that. I'm willing to take charage and coordinate this, because Tbone needs could be doing other stuff. I really don't want anybody to think that I'm trying to like be the boss, or takeover or anything, but it's called delegating responsibilites. We learned about it in my marketing class. When the manager or so called, delegates responsibilies it frees him up to do more executive tasks, and leaves his subordinates to learn that skill, thereby empowering them. And why not let us do it, since we have nothing better to do, and we want to do it. So I hope that no one thinks like any negative thoughts or whatever.
The idea of having like different editors for different stories I think would be awesome. They'd be in charge of their perspective areas, and all working together as one to produce something great. If anybody and everybody who's interested in helping to write this paper could email me at njbawla@hotmail.com with what they want to write on, and any ideas or skills that they might be able to contribute would be awesome.
My only doubt is how are we going to produce this sort of thing. Like if we make thins in publisher, what will happen if ppl try to open it who don't ahve publisher.......I'm not sure but I think you're able to work as if you're making it for a webpage, and if so that'd be great. All we'd have to do is set it up and send it off to Tbone, who could create a page for the site, or possibly someone else who's sufficent in that sort of stuff, and then a mass emailing could go out telling everyone that this is teh site where you can view the newletter.
I think if we all work together that this can be a hot ass project with hot ass rewards.
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good job guys. I'm really happy to see everyone doing their best to better the coomunity. This is why we are going to be the leading Zionist faction!
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sweet im loving the idea!
I could also help write i like to mess around with rp's and stuff but never really had any reason to finish them. so gimme a holler if you want me to write or somethin my email is tramirez89@yahoo.com
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Yah cool if anyone else has any writing talents, or any other skills that they think would be useful, please email me.
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rofl..... eclipse.... hahaha
ASL!?!?!?!
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is that really him?
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HAHAHAHAH
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yeah. he's ugly huh? ;)
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lol, that is as mean as it is funny
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You're just having a field day with that, aren't you?
What's that phrase...?
Power corrupts....and absolute power is even more fun!
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I hope likwid dont tries it on me...
I've got my means of revenge... 8)
(not really :| )
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no, you must become one of us, we are the branded, and we shall rule the world!
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Well I am currently writing a book and I really enjoy writing fantasy fiction stuff so I would be quite willing to write some articles. I think that I am going to wait until after the 16th (as I have mentioned a few times that is when my exams finish) before I write anything. Good work Eclipse!
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hahaha troller oooo thats funny...
Hey! when you finish your book email me a copy i want every word in that email ya hear? i dont care if your fingers ache and its 6 in the morn i want that copy pronto! now CADET! ATTENTION!
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LoL not that is NOT me!. If you want to see what I look like go to http://www.geocities.com/eclipse88_2003 That old fart is not me....I AM NOT A TROLLER!! - Likwid is.
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Sweet, The newsletter should be interesting! I can always give a hand anytime if you need any help.
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LoL not that is NOT me!. If you want to see what I look like go to http://www.geocities.com/eclipse88_2003 That old fart is not me....I AM NOT A TROLLER!! - Likwid is.
OMG OMG OMG YOU GUYS YOU GUYS !@$!^%@! OMG!!!!!
*breathes* ....
phew... ok ok ok yer NEVER GOING to like believe this!!! OMG!!!! like totally!!!
DID YOU KNOW!??!?! That we have a celebrity in our faction??!?!? *SQUEELS* LIKE TOTALLY I KNOW!!!! OKOK OK OK !!!! like OMG
OK... phew.... *breathes* WE HAVE ONE OF THE MEMBERS FROM B2K!!!! RIGHT HERE!!!! IN OUR VERY OWN FORUMS!!!!
LOOOK!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.geocities.com/eclipse88_2003/
OMG I LOVE YOU ECLIPSE!@%^!!! *SCREEEAMS* *SQUEELS*
heh.
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Wow. Just...wow.
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now that was really unexpected. It was so unexpected that it wasn't the sort of thing I would even expect to be unexpected, wow! BTW, when are we gonna be able to start this thing rolling?
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Who is it?
Someone famous judging by our freaked out admin.. 8)
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Ora, he's trying to say that was me....likwid you're lucky I'm at school right now, or I'd go on vent and break you off a piece....anywayz Ajax, I'm working on the newsletter right now actually! We should have it out sometime next week, or very early the week after. Like maybe Monday, or Tuesday of the week after next....if things go better then expected, maybe even before.
We have alot of talented writers and image creators (hopefully :?) working with us, so I know you guys'll be impressed.....if you have anything that you might want to contribute, email me at njbawla@hotmail.com
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Who is it?
Someone famous judging by our freaked out admin.. 8)
no no no... I was kidding... No but seriously doesn't he look like one of those guys from that b2k group?
And eclipse break me off a piece of huh?
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You could also think about including the new member's bios in the letter too. I think that would help each member become better established in the community.
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Siren you're right about something for the new members. I think including the bios would make it too big. Maybe I will have their names, and the link to their bios under it.
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Yeah definitely, I think that'd be perfect.
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When are we due to get the first copy? Tbone and myself have the SPAM'O'MATIC 5000 at our disposal with everyone's email addy. So after tbone proof reads it then we should be good to go! ;)
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Yeah we should be, hoping everybody who signed up for a section commits to it, and anyone who hasn't already signed up for a section - hops to it ;)
BTW the first copy....i'm not sure I'm trying to get all of the stories in atleast by next week, so i can situate it all and everything so maybe sometime late next week, or early the week after.
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I can't really take the time to help out right now, really sorry. But come 16th/17th June I will be freeeee.
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Cool, cool get to me by then.
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tell me what you need, I can do stuff. Anything.
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Can't wait
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Ok To all the writiers that have volunteered to write something for the FA Newsletter, PLEASE turn in your stories soon! I WOULD like to get this done quickly but not distactfully. So if you volunteered, and are a person of your word then please email me your story! If you can't make it for one reason or another then just tell me, this isnt a jail or prison type contract debt thingy. All im takin u by is ur word....please live up to it.
Peace
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I'm not sure if our mass emailing system will email html, though (images, fonts, etc.). Likwidtek would probably have a better idea...
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LoL not that is NOT me!. If you want to see what I look like go to http://www.geocities.com/eclipse88_2003 That old fart is not me....I AM NOT A TROLLER!! - Likwid is.
OMG OMG OMG YOU GUYS YOU GUYS !@$!^%@! OMG!!!!!
*breathes* ....
phew... ok ok ok yer NEVER GOING to like believe this!!! OMG!!!! like totally!!!
DID YOU KNOW!??!?! That we have a celebrity in our faction??!?!? *SQUEELS* LIKE TOTALLY I KNOW!!!! OKOK OK OK !!!! like OMG
OK... phew.... *breathes* WE HAVE ONE OF THE MEMBERS FROM B2K!!!! RIGHT HERE!!!! IN OUR VERY OWN FORUMS!!!!
LOOOK!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.geocities.com/eclipse88_2003/
OMG I LOVE YOU ECLIPSE!@%^!!! *SCREEEAMS* *SQUEELS*
heh.
You just lost cool points. You are now down to -27.
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By stories do you want fanfiction of the matrix, or just any fiction that we have written? And also is it just stories we are writing or will there be other stuff we need to do?
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Spellcheck is really bad for some insanely important things; grammar, improper word usage, and -- in some cases -- sentence fragmentation. A newsletter is a great idea, by the way!
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Ajax, I was hoping you could do some matrix fiction...ya know - ta keep it in theme. Later on after we get on our feet we might highlight a section for memebrs written non matrix fiction. But now I think the matrix fiction would be best. The sooner (but not rushed) you can email it to me would be the better!
Tbone - as for our mass mailing system, I thought about it myself and I was wondering if we were to zip the file with you know something like winzip or something, would that work? All the members could then like unzip it and walah they have it?! What you think about that?
Also, Virtue, thanks :)
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i would love to be a part of this no matter how small the job
You can count on me
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rofl... but I totally scored cool points with eclipse! roawr!
LoL not that is NOT me!. If you want to see what I look like go to http://www.geocities.com/eclipse88_2003 That old fart is not me....I AM NOT A TROLLER!! - Likwid is.
OMG OMG OMG YOU GUYS YOU GUYS !@$!^%@! OMG!!!!!
*breathes* ....
phew... ok ok ok yer NEVER GOING to like believe this!!! OMG!!!! like totally!!!
DID YOU KNOW!??!?! That we have a celebrity in our faction??!?!? *SQUEELS* LIKE TOTALLY I KNOW!!!! OKOK OK OK !!!! like OMG
OK... phew.... *breathes* WE HAVE ONE OF THE MEMBERS FROM B2K!!!! RIGHT HERE!!!! IN OUR VERY OWN FORUMS!!!!
LOOOK!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.geocities.com/eclipse88_2003/
OMG I LOVE YOU ECLIPSE!@%^!!! *SCREEEAMS* *SQUEELS*
heh.
You just lost cool points. You are now down to -27.
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Nah you lost em with me also ;) Oh BTW the newsletter is done! Yup yup, I just have to figure out a way to get it out....
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Hey Eclipse,
I had two ideas,
1: What about sending it out as an attachment in HTML format. Everyone should have an HTML viewer on their computer and it would be very easy to put things in a very good layout for a newsletter using either frames or tables. Alot of cool things can be done with HTML and alot of people know how to use it. If you need someone to help with the coding then I will help and all we have to do is ship it out as a downloadable attachment in the mass e-mailing.
2: I am going to go to school for Journalism so this is probably a good thing to show on a resume ;-) The first one is fine like it is but soon we should probably set up a constant schedule so people know when to expect this. I would love to help write articles but my only issue is computer use. I only get the computer on the weekends so maybe I can do some sort of bi-issue special or help you edit the work that is there. I had another idea but I completely forgor so if I remember I will let you know!