Guest Recluse Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Because writing seems to be such a good release for so many members, it might be encouraging and worth it to create a board specifically for poetry and prose? I'd definitely post there, and we have many writers and poets floating around who might enjoy posting publicly. Also, peel some grapes for me and give me a footrub. Call muriel in, I demand a foot rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaRufina Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 That might be too narrow. We have a lot of artists here, and many movie buffs as well. I'm not giving an endorsement either way, however: as an idea for a board it's a good one though maybe it would have to be a bit broader with a couple of sub boards if it were to fly? I know it sounds like shoving a lot of things under one broad umbrella but it needs to stay active enough to commit a section of the site to it. I would be at least interested in hearing what people on the board have to say about it and if there would be enough interest for it to be active, but other than that can't say my personal yay or nay at this point. ...I'll trade you a foot for a back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Recluse Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 ...I'll trade you a foot for a back? Done, baby. Done. You have a good point. Maybe just a general Arts board so that people can post artwork, photography, literature, poetry, anything really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetkat Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I like the "Arts" idea. There's already like (two?) poetry threads. But, artwork/stories/poetry... that could work just fine I think. Otherwise we leave the poetry threads that are there and blog the stories. That's my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I think and arts/lit etc board would be a good idea, and would collect a bunch of random threads we have sort of floating around. Photograpy, etc, whatnot. Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpladybug Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I love the idea of an Arts board - that is so broad. It could be a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obscuremachine Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I love the ARTS Board idea! Lots of creative people here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SashaSue Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 First and foremost, can my mangled neck and shoulders get in on this foot/back action happening here? As far as the board idea, I'm wondering why that would be better than people posting that stuff in their blogs, which is where a lot of it seems to go now? I'm not at all saying it wouldn't be, just asking why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vapourware Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm all in with the Arts board. We could put it under "other crap". I think sometimes it is interesting to read, see and hear [i know there's musicians around too] people's creative efforts. I think having an Arts board is a good idea because it gives people extra exposure. Not everyone goes onto the blogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaRufina Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 As far as the board idea, I'm wondering why that would be better than people posting that stuff in their blogs, which is where a lot of it seems to go now? It might be more about feeding off each other and involving eachother as a community and being inspired that way and sharing rather than a solitary effort and display, which are two different ways to experience and express various art forms. I don't know if that's something that would be utilized by enough people to make it worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetkat Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 As far as the board idea, I'm wondering why that would be better than people posting that stuff in their blogs, which is where a lot of it seems to go now? I'm not at all saying it wouldn't be, just asking why. My thought process is availiability/viewability, perhaps for the sake of more discussion or even collaboration. Like, if I were to have a curiosity about artwork.. my best guess is a blog search for that somehow.. as it's not like I follow them all. It's less personal and would lead to more feedback type stuff. There's also alot of combinations on other sites. Like artwork that goes with stories and vise-versa. Not sure if there would be any interest for that here.. it's kinda reaching.. but who knows? Ultimately, what's the bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaRufina Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ultimately, what's the bad? K, time for downfalls? We're just ABOUT at where we need to be right now in terms of coverage. Almost. And we're a fairly large board as it is. The larger we get, the more thinly we are stretched, and the less of a community we become. That needs to be considered each time a board is added. So the true value of the board should be weighed in terms of how much it will bring to the community and how much it will be used. Some boards aren't used much, but they are necessary because they still fill a much needed niche where nothing else fits, so we pretty much have to have them. Some boards just about burst with posts. But considering whether the board fills a niche is important, as it thins out the flow of communication throughout the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetkat Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ultimately, what's the bad? K, time for downfalls? We're just ABOUT at where we need to be right now in terms of coverage. Almost. And we're a fairly large board as it is. The larger we get, the more thinly we are stretched, and the less of a community we become. That needs to be considered each time a board is added. So the true value of the board should be weighed in terms of how much it will bring to the community and how much it will be used. Some boards aren't used much, but they are necessary because they still fill a much needed niche where nothing else fits, so we pretty much have to have them. Some boards just about burst with posts. But considering whether the board fills a niche is important, as it thins out the flow of communication throughout the forum. Ok.. those are very valid points. I agree. Thanks. In this case.. I believe that the fact that the material exists anyway and that this (in my mind) would serve as a unifier for that material could actually unify the community in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm neutral on the issue. I'd put it under "good stuff" though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SashaSue Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 As far as the board idea, I'm wondering why that would be better than people posting that stuff in their blogs, which is where a lot of it seems to go now? It might be more about feeding off each other and involving eachother as a community and being inspired that way and sharing rather than a solitary effort and display, which are two different ways to experience and express various art forms. I don't know if that's something that would be utilized by enough people to make it worth it. That makes sense. Writing has always been totally solitary for me, so I forget that other media, and other people, work more collaboratively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemistryExperiment Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I think it would be great. And a good fit under good stuff. I think the Arts board might be a way for people to express or deal with their mental illness. I know writing can help me a lot to process things, as can drawing, painting, sewing. It would be nice to share with people more, in the way of art, and I think it would help me be more productive. I know a lot of people participate in NaNoWriMo... and this could be an interesting way to stack participation in an arts board. I mean, nanowrimo isn't just about the work that goes on in november, but the work that continues to go on after it to solidify the work and not everyone here writes. Some make jewelry, or take photographs. I think it would be beneficial to the community. Maybe even a fundraiser type thing? People willing to participate could sell a piece during specified time period like an auction.... to go towards the site, and running it. That might be too much work, but I know people appreciate the site, but some people can't afford to put a lot of money into the site... however if they got something out of it, like a painting or a piece of jewelry... it could be a 'bonus'. I know that we have amazon linked, and that is underutilized, and it might be hard to coordinate, but reguardless of a fundraiser type optoin, the board would be a way to collaborate and be more of a community. As writing and art in general is a way to express and deal with mental illness, and a way to build community where sometimes we get torn down. Food p0rn could even be involved. Because culinary skills are an art! It would build community and even if it took up resources, I think it would be far worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetkat Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Maybe even a fundraiser type thing? People willing to participate could sell a piece during specified time period like an auction.... to go towards the site, and running it. That might be too much work, but I know people appreciate the site, but some people can't afford to put a lot of money into the site... however if they got something out of it, like a painting or a piece of jewelry... it could be a 'bonus'. I think that would probably be more a hassle than is really wanted. However, to leave that as a non-site involved option.. where a person would be allowed a (notice the "singular") post stating that they'd be willing to send some out and fwd the money to the site donation function on their own (as there would probably - but not have to be - a shipping deduction).. I think that could be worked out fine. Just leave it at "scout's honor" and not involve VE with it - if that's something people end up wanting to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enlightened_plutonian Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I like the idea of an arts board. I would agree with VE and put it under 'Good Stuff' personally. There are a lot of creative people here. And, though I do read all the blogs, I do think that people will get more places to share if it were also in the forums. I don't know would it be possible to do a trial and if it didn't work out just merge the arts board into 'Good Stuff'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'd be happy to mod an arts board. Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemistryExperiment Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'd be happy to mod an arts board. Anna To my dearest Anna, oh how wonderful you are, for modding another board, of which we long for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 As an artist, my first thought was "oh no, more pressure!". Silly, I know. But there really is no other place on the boards for members to post their art, whether visual, written or musical. I like the idea of making a forum for posting personal art. However it doesn't really fit into Whatever or Good Stuff Here. Art is not always funny or amusing. What about in the Your Crappy Life forum? You could call it, 'Get your art out of your ass" or something silly like that. Just a place to post personal art. It is quite possible someone will reply"what a sucky painting, what a stupid poem", in other words, non constructive criticism. Which is why I think, most of us post our art on blogs. I for one would be very intimidated, mostly because of my lack of self-esteem but also because I do show my work and not sure I would want everyone to see it. But criticism is important in the arts, at least with writing. Most of my friends who are professional writers workshop stuff. But most of my friends who are visual artists do like some comments but not 're-painting' by someone else. That would be really cool to open the forum up to discussions about art as well. There are so many talented artists out there who never get a chance to show or discuss their art. It would be a nice outlet. Who knows, maybe a new poet will be born, motivated after reading one of Recluse's writings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Morpho Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 An art forum is a neat idea. Some do post art in their blogs, but it is easy to miss out on specific posts. If someone has a post they want people to see, perhaps they could put up a quick post in an art forum with "here's what I just blogged" so people don't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedramapolice Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I love this idea. A section for the arts, period, would be awesome. Literature, visual art, performance art etc. -- I love it all. And it would be nice to have a place to share the good stuff with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I didn't know that people were posting personal art, writing, and so on in their blogs. I have to pluck up my guts to read someone else's blog without invitation, or at least some friendly discourse with them on the boards; I feel like an interloper. I'd like to see others' work, and maybe offer some constructive criticism. I also agree that food porn counts! It would be cool to have a place to post my experimental cookie recipes, and talk about drink pairings, cooking with various herbs, different vegetable recipes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Between the blogs and galleries there should be ample room for this kind of thing. I didn't know that people were posting personal art, writing, and so on in their blogs. I have to pluck up my guts to read someone else's blog without invitation, or at least some friendly discourse with them on the boards; I feel like an interloper. I'd like to see others' work, and maybe offer some constructive criticism. People who want to keep the contents of their blogs private have the option of having private club or friends only blogs. If you can see a blog, it's because the owner chose to let you see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo 'n dye Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Check >>THIS<< fun topic out for some creations by members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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