Zoop 8,384 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Personally, I don't want to see the blogs suffer the same fate as IP.Chat and IP.Gallery (ie. they were removed because they added nothing of any real, lasting value to the site). Value? What is more valuable than pictures of half-eaten sandwiches? RIP Gallery. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 21, 2012 Author Share June 21, 2012 Well honestly, I see it as a connection factor for the people on the forums. Like dream up there said, STALKING. In seriousness- You could learn about the life of another, and it could benefit your life as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom The Diamond 1,830 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 To be quite honest, I support this, mainly because I like it when a website offers a lot of things to do, and can make it sort of one nice hub. I for one am too lazy to really make accounts on other sites. Plus, a blogging feature would allow me to rant about stuff I wouldn't care to make a topic for. Ya know, things that you want to talk about and have more substance then a status, but not enough discussion value to make a topic out of. So yeah, I'd use it, and I think it would be a neat edition to the site. But would you be able to 'subscribe' to a user, to be notified about when they do a new blog and when someone comments on said blog? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,528 June 21, 2012 Founder Share June 21, 2012 To be quite honest, I support this, mainly because I like it when a website offers a lot of things to do, and can make it sort of one nice hub. I for one am too lazy to really make accounts on other sites. Plus, a blogging feature would allow me to rant about stuff I wouldn't care to make a topic for. Ya know, things that you want to talk about and have more substance then a status, but not enough discussion value to make a topic out of. So yeah, I'd use it, and I think it would be a neat edition to the site. But would you be able to 'subscribe' to a user, to be notified about when they do a new blog and when someone comments on said blog? Those are some great points. It is possible to follow someone's blog just like you can currently follow a topic, forum, or calendar. It might help to see a live example of IP.Blog in action. Here's IPS's own deployment of it: http://community.invisionpower.com/blogs/ 2 Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfall 3,950 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 I support the blog system... It would help us get to know each other, thus building or friendship and making this website the best MLP forums out there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 21, 2012 Author Share June 21, 2012 I could see this really working! (I'm not being biased, even if I MADE the suggestion xD) It could help users talk about things they just want to TALK about that are really off topic, while saying more than just a status would be able to. Like tom said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokuc 8,174 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 (edited) Personally, I don't think I would use it. Status updates works just fine for me ..But put it there, it sounds like a good idea and I'm sure many users would love it :3 Edited June 21, 2012 by Jokuc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrL0LZ 866 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 I fully support the blog system. Reasons: Um.... I don't have any ways to explain ways that benefit people other than me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxedo Kamen! 114 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 If it came into existence MLP forums would become my main social networking site. I am so for it, partlybecause I know that the ponies here value my opinion and might actually care what i would blog about, unlike my other blog. A blog space here would be a great way to better know your friends. just my opinion Signature Credit Goes To Midnightive "Moon Prism Power Make Up!!!!!" Hail Feld0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom The Diamond 1,830 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 It is possible to follow someone's blog just like you can currently follow a topic, forum, or calendar. It might help to see a live example of IP.Blog in action. Here's IPS's own deployment of it: http://community.inv...ower.com/blogs/ Wow, it looks very nice! It looks easy to use and blends with the site! Yeah, I could see myself using it. So I guess I fully support it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezynell 2,037 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 We can always test it out for a month and nuke it if it goes bad GAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoop 8,384 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 We can always test it out for a month and nuke it if it goes bad Well... considering the fact that the module costs fifty dollars, we should probably get a good idea as to how likely it is to be worth our while before we grab it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy 5,563 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 I prefer what we have now. Threads work just fine. GET IN THE PIT On 8/23/2012 at 1:54 AM, Djenty said: ON MLP 4UMS ERRYTHIN IS SRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 On a side note, if anyone is interested in setting up a blog of their own, that is something I can help with and provide hosting for, regardless of whether we end up adding user blogs to MLP Forums or not. Shameless self-advertising But I'd be glad to have a blog on these forums. I HAD TO FALL TO LOSE IT ALL BUT IN THE END IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER /WRISTS On 4/28/2013 at 8:13 PM, gooM said: Djenty...man you are crazy, but an awesome sort of crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine 16,335 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Well... considering the fact that the module costs fifty dollars, we should probably get a good idea as to how likely it is to be worth our while before we grab it. fifty dollars Upkeep Fund - June 2012 70% complete - $209.16 of this $300.00 goal reached. We need the entire site much more rather than just the blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Lightning Da Cute 619 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Well, im on another pony site that has this system, becides ask blogs, it isn't used alot and statuses actually do most of the stuff that a blog post can aswell I'm the Son of Celestia And when i'm King who else did you think would be Queen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,528 June 21, 2012 Founder Share June 21, 2012 We need the entire site much more rather than just the blog People can always keep donating past the donation goal (and it can be adjusted), and I've got some income from ads and affiliate sales sitting around. Getting IP.Blog won't be an issue if we determine it to be a valuable addition to the site, and no one other than the admins need to concern themselves over its cost. Please don't let those $50 factor into your opinion. I actually lowered the donation goal by $100 this month in light of the subscriptions signups we've had and a couple of new hosting clients who are intent on staying for the long term. Ideally, I would like everyone to switch over to subscriptions and remove the goal entirely. Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezynell 2,037 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Well... considering the fact that the module costs fifty dollars, we should probably get a good idea as to how likely it is to be worth our while before we grab it. Dang, everything costs money now days. GAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiance64 7,053 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Hm, I'd probably use it once in a while if it was there, but I don't know if blogs would really be neccessary with all the ways we have to communicate stuff around here already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteshade 1,426 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 Another medium for the madman? I support this with all my yes. Warning: Signature may cause seizures, owner will sue you if you complain Nothing happens, yet everything changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopp 2,050 June 21, 2012 Share June 21, 2012 1) Will user blogs be updated often enough, and with material worth reading, to justify their existence? I'd be willing to bet a good chunk of users would use it, and it would be great as a replacement for the current "Life Advice" section, actually. That place is already filled with bloggish posts, and if you can comment on blog posts, it'll basically just be a transition on over, keeping things a bit more organized than they currently are. Oh, also, I think I'd be down with having an MLP Forums Blog of my own. Anyone interested in a Klopp Blog? 2) How is running a blog on MLP Forums preferable to running a blog on your own website, or an existing SaaS service like WordPress.com or Blogspot? I don't know about you, but I like to stick with one community rather than bouncing back and forth between many. Giving members more variety on the forums will help current members stay longer, and possibly attract in even more members. Who's to say we haven't already had a few people check out the forums and think "No blog in this community? **leaves**" 3) How will the addition of user blogs serve our goal to be the world's favourite My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic forum? Some people might make strictly pony blogs, some people might make personal blogs, there's really no telling unless we were to actually get this thing going. I'd just going to take a rough estimate and say that the percentage of pony to non-pony content will be about the same as it is on the forums. Another thing to note, I took a look at the Application over at IP Services and found this little thing here: Highlight important content UPDATED Highlight important or interesting entries made by members by making them featured entries. Featured entries are displayed prominently on the community blog homepage to draw attention to them. This feature is particularly useful if you have important news to share, or to highlight an entry made by a guest blogger. That would be a marvelous way to keep members up to date with new updates on the forums, highlight anything important that members should know about, and keep members up to date on any changes made to the global rules. Hopefully get members to look at things posted by us moderators such as the MLP Forums posting guide (I still get random brohoofs for that, from members who should have already read it >.>) And bring to their attention anything new like the Commissions forum. With all that being said, I'm gonna have to say go for it. Worst that can happen is we are out 50 bucks, which I will be throwing your way eventually anyways 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom The Diamond 1,830 June 22, 2012 Share June 22, 2012 Klopp, your post is so amazing, I believe you deserve a So anyway, any updates on deciding whether or not this'll be added? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 27, 2012 Author Share June 27, 2012 Bump, because do want ;-; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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