Topic: A blog for BitcoinTalk - page 2. (Read 432 times)
That'd be cool, but is there really an advantage of creating a separate blog, versus just creating a typical topic(probably on the Meta section)?
The idea is interesting. Everyone has their favorite section to post and read. Most of us only read what we are interested in. That's why sometimes we miss exciting things. For example, I do not visit the project development board and Bitcoin discussion that much. Most of the time, I miss some exciting discussions on those boards. If Bitcointalk blogs cover those, sure! It will be awesome.
BTW, You will need a whole separate blog just to Cover reputation sub-board dramas. A lot of Drama is already happening there.
WO is another thread. You will need another blog for WO.
BTW, You will need a whole separate blog just to Cover reputation sub-board dramas. A lot of Drama is already happening there.
WO is another thread. You will need another blog for WO.
It'd be a nice idea to have a emailed newsletter every month or so maybe, a Web based version could be a good addition too.
I'm around the forum quite a bit and don't think there's that much that goes on to be reported every two weeks. You'd have to be careful about not feeding trolls or giving them a platform too which might be hard.
Local languages could probably be included by asking someone if they'd help you translate posts from the popular sections or speak for them and give you a summary (especially mods) - but it might be something that could be arranged by the community for that section too and not included in the initial version - it could be placed on the local board itself then too.
I'm around the forum quite a bit and don't think there's that much that goes on to be reported every two weeks. You'd have to be careful about not feeding trolls or giving them a platform too which might be hard.
Local languages could probably be included by asking someone if they'd help you translate posts from the popular sections or speak for them and give you a summary (especially mods) - but it might be something that could be arranged by the community for that section too and not included in the initial version - it could be placed on the local board itself then too.
I was reading the thread by Cyrus for TheBitcoinTalkShow[1] and got inspired about how other tools, like blogging, can be used to spread the word about Bitcoin, directly as seen here on bitcointalk.
Here is my question - Who would be interested in reading a weekly or biweekly blog (mini-series) about what goes on here on the forum?
As I imagine it, the blog would comprise notable posts within that week, summarized into a quick read. It would be presented in a fun way, with some featured series posts about certain members, as well as historical content for posts not as publicized as popular ones, like the BTC for pizza or Hodl thread.
On this blog, members who missed out on the forum for that week can have a quick resource to know what went down, without having to read through the entire forum, and with links to the highlighted posts there, for those who wish to read more about a particular story.
This can also help people who are not on the forum, or who find the forum layout off-putting to find out about what goes on here.
Expected Cons:
1. Compiling dozens of posts into a blog post could prove challenging and if not done well can exceed the attention span of most readers.
2. Majority of frequent forum users may not be interested.
3. How to include local languages in.
Hopeful suggestions:
1. What platform would be most appropriate to use.
2. What sort of content should be highlighted more.
3. Any idea on how this can work better.
This is just a spur of the moment idea, and I would not be surprised if some are not in favor of it. Whether or not I go ahead with it is dependent on the response to the poll.
[1] TheBitcoinTalkShow
- Jay -
Here is my question - Who would be interested in reading a weekly or biweekly blog (mini-series) about what goes on here on the forum?
As I imagine it, the blog would comprise notable posts within that week, summarized into a quick read. It would be presented in a fun way, with some featured series posts about certain members, as well as historical content for posts not as publicized as popular ones, like the BTC for pizza or Hodl thread.
On this blog, members who missed out on the forum for that week can have a quick resource to know what went down, without having to read through the entire forum, and with links to the highlighted posts there, for those who wish to read more about a particular story.
This can also help people who are not on the forum, or who find the forum layout off-putting to find out about what goes on here.
Expected Cons:
1. Compiling dozens of posts into a blog post could prove challenging and if not done well can exceed the attention span of most readers.
2. Majority of frequent forum users may not be interested.
3. How to include local languages in.
Hopeful suggestions:
1. What platform would be most appropriate to use.
2. What sort of content should be highlighted more.
3. Any idea on how this can work better.
This is just a spur of the moment idea, and I would not be surprised if some are not in favor of it. Whether or not I go ahead with it is dependent on the response to the poll.
[1] TheBitcoinTalkShow
- Jay -
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