We used to be a fan site for a single series of books, and that was great for promoting discussion, because everyone had read the same stuff and was therefore able to discuss the same stuff.
Now, we're a "fan" site for a genre, not a series. And so, for any given discussion, only a small percentage of the board will have read the stuff in question, and still smaller percentage will be willing to actually do any talking.
So, reviews are a good way of getting everyone in on a discussion, as while reviews are generally aimed at those who haven't read/seen whatever it is the review is about (and thus involving them), those who have read/seen the stuff can also jump in on the post and offer their thoughts and opinions.
It's just a shame that most people don't seem to take the time to participate in review discussions.
Now, we're a "fan" site for a genre, not a series. And so, for any given discussion, only a small percentage of the board will have read the stuff in question, and still smaller percentage will be willing to actually do any talking.
So, reviews are a good way of getting everyone in on a discussion, as while reviews are generally aimed at those who haven't read/seen whatever it is the review is about (and thus involving them), those who have read/seen the stuff can also jump in on the post and offer their thoughts and opinions.
It's just a shame that most people don't seem to take the time to participate in review discussions.
Not that there isn't already plenty to do.
That's the whole trouble. You can't ever find
a place that's nice and peaceful, because there isn't any.
You may think there is, but once you get there, when you're not looking,
somebody'll sneak up and write "F*ck you" right under your nose.
~ J. D. Salinger
a place that's nice and peaceful, because there isn't any.
You may think there is, but once you get there, when you're not looking,
somebody'll sneak up and write "F*ck you" right under your nose.
~ J. D. Salinger
The Problem I Have With This Site
- 02/01/2010 07:57:59 AM
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YOU MISSPELLED "ITS."
- 02/01/2010 09:54:03 AM
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If you have that problem, it's your own damn fault.
- 02/01/2010 05:35:15 PM
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I think it's ridiculous a post has to touch a nerve to get replies.
- 02/01/2010 09:52:53 PM
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We're not a review site- we're a fan site that sometimes does reviews
- 02/01/2010 06:14:06 PM
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Well, uh, see... we kinda are.
- 03/01/2010 12:00:53 AM
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A template for review writing might be helpful.
- 03/01/2010 12:45:42 AM
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It's not that hard
- 03/01/2010 04:06:23 AM
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You just eliminated any chance of friendship we ever might have had.
- 03/01/2010 05:37:52 AM
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*NM*