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Blackout Months; VIP Closed for Business
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Topic Started: Jan 8 2012, 12:08 PM (479 Views)
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MystiGrl
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Jan 15 2012, 03:35 AM
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Oh o.o I see what you're saying, Twi ^_^ And, I do understand that concern now that's it's been clarified o.o So, my questions would be:
1) how long do you see the momentum lasting on average in a given gained-momentum topic?
2) how often do we get those topics?
3) How would the site feel about blacking out everything but the topics that are definitely high-momentum (as an alternative solution)? o.o 'cuz we all need breaks...the blackout will just have us all take breaks at the same time o.o so when we come back from them, we'll all be refreshed at the same time o.o ready to build momentum again o.o
Edited by MystiGrl, Jan 15 2012, 03:36 AM.
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TwilightSparkle
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Jan 15 2012, 03:46 AM
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1) how long do you see the momentum lasting on average in a given gained-momentum topic?
that varies greatly, could be hours, days or even months, it could be said some topics have different rhythms, some create post frenzies, and some are merely consistent in their ability to get comments over time. Very tortoise and hare.
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2) how often do we get those topics?
we are sort of in a rebuilding phase right now, so any data based off the present probably wouldn't be representative.
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3) How would the site feel about blacking out everything but the topics that are definitely high-momentum (as an alternative solution)? o.o
largely speaking, the problem lies in this. if you leave only certain topics open, than you defeat the purpose of the blackout because you leave parts of the site open from before the break, the reason special communication hubs and 'blackout projects' differ is because you only leave the project hub open, effectively banning non project/support based communications on the site itself.
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'cuz we all need breaks...the blackout will just have us all take breaks at the same time o.o so when we come back from them, we'll all be refreshed at the same time o.o ready to build momentum again o.o
the sticky part is, we should all know from the numerous reboots of VIP and comebacks from dead periods the only consistently and dependably active period on any site we've had is the red ribbon ceremony (that is, shortly after opening a new site) otherwise it's very much peaks and valleys, and pushing us off a peak means plummeting into a valley, and if unchecked will probably be a much longer,drier,dustier valley than any of us would like. also.what if a new member shows up during a blackout? o.O
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MystiGrl
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Jan 15 2012, 03:57 AM
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Hmm o.o well, then you're suggesting that blackouts be implemented when we notice that there is a period of "deadness" on the site. So, therefore we cannot plan it on a calendar until we want it there definitely o.o
Also, if a new member shows up o.o we'll have a google calendar up o.o we're not exactly a booming bustling site, honestly o.o and I can mass e-mail everyone ^_^ My mass e-mailing worked too o.o we got back some people we haven't seen in like yrs o.o Way to go, people using real email addresses!!! ^_^ :lol:
Edited by MystiGrl, Jan 15 2012, 03:58 AM.
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ACA Profile - Mysti Felina 
Name: Mysti Felina Age: 22 Sex: Female Race: Human with Kitty Genetic Splicing Personality: Shy but fun when you get to know her; loves shopping Biography: Mysti moved in from the big city. She was genetically spliced in an accident when she was walking by a science building during college. Some careless janitor knocked a vial of cat DNA out of the window and the vial broke on her head causing the potent contents to seep into the wound. As a result, she ended up with cat ears and tail that pop up when she is in danger and has great agility and gymnastic capabilities. She owns a white kitten named Snowball and a pair of Husky puppies named Shadow and Seely. Mysti Felina ended up with a small fortune, due to the accident. A lawsuit resulted for all the medical expenses that were incurred for testing, therapy, and such. She doesn't regret the accident though, 'cuz it's allowed her to see things through the eyes of her animal friends. Mysti has a part-time job and has quite an extravagant wardrobe. She's hoping to find a nice place to settle down and make good friends. Click Here to visit my newly renovated apartment!!! Click Here to make YOUR Character and join the Fun!!! 
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Jan 15 2012, 05:57 PM
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@Spiff - So, you're proposing a seasonal break? So, when school's on, vip's off o.o am I getting it right? o.o Not necessarily seasonally, but according to a school schedule, when there is usually the most work we should close because activity is low, and on breaks be open, because activity is usually high. (So I guess that is kinda seasonally?)
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TwilightSparkle
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Jan 16 2012, 06:56 PM
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Hmm o.o well, then you're suggesting that blackouts be implemented when we notice that there is a period of "deadness" on the site. So, therefore we cannot plan it on a calendar until we want it there definitely o.o
not exactly, I'm only saying it appears to me that your plan has a fatal flaw, and closing the site when were dead doesn't help with stress nor does it help activity, only mass e-mails would help with that.
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Also, if a new member shows up o.o we'll have a google calendar up o.o we're not exactly a booming bustling site, honestly o.o and I can mass e-mail everyone ^_^
My mass e-mailing worked too o.o we got back some people we haven't seen in like yrs o.o Way to go, people using real email addresses!!! ^_^ :lol:
yeah...if the site is shut down when a person discovers the site...they probably won't join, it'll likely look bad unless there was an explorable hub about the site to entice them, ie if we were content creators leave some of the content viewable there...or something of that nature.
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Jan 16 2012, 11:39 PM
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Hmm o.o well, then you're suggesting that blackouts be implemented when we notice that there is a period of "deadness" on the site. So, therefore we cannot plan it on a calendar until we want it there definitely o.o not exactly, I'm only saying it appears to me that your plan has a fatal flaw, and closing the site when were dead doesn't help with stress nor does it help activity, only mass e-mails would help with that.- Quote:
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Also, if a new member shows up o.o we'll have a google calendar up o.o we're not exactly a booming bustling site, honestly o.o and I can mass e-mail everyone ^_^
My mass e-mailing worked too o.o we got back some people we haven't seen in like yrs o.o Way to go, people using real email addresses!!! ^_^ :lol: yeah...if the site is shut down when a person discovers the site...they probably won't join, it'll likely look bad unless there was an explorable hub about the site to entice them, ie if we were content creators leave some of the content viewable there...or something of that nature.
I have to agree with twilight On this case it will also cause drop our ratings goggle.
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Jan 25 2012, 01:01 AM
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I've just noticed that our ratings have dropped since we opened back up o.o ratings on google o.o we're not even on the front page anymore o.o....
Edited by MystiGrl, Jan 25 2012, 01:01 AM.
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Name: Mysti Felina Age: 22 Sex: Female Race: Human with Kitty Genetic Splicing Personality: Shy but fun when you get to know her; loves shopping Biography: Mysti moved in from the big city. She was genetically spliced in an accident when she was walking by a science building during college. Some careless janitor knocked a vial of cat DNA out of the window and the vial broke on her head causing the potent contents to seep into the wound. As a result, she ended up with cat ears and tail that pop up when she is in danger and has great agility and gymnastic capabilities. She owns a white kitten named Snowball and a pair of Husky puppies named Shadow and Seely. Mysti Felina ended up with a small fortune, due to the accident. A lawsuit resulted for all the medical expenses that were incurred for testing, therapy, and such. She doesn't regret the accident though, 'cuz it's allowed her to see things through the eyes of her animal friends. Mysti has a part-time job and has quite an extravagant wardrobe. She's hoping to find a nice place to settle down and make good friends. Click Here to visit my newly renovated apartment!!! Click Here to make YOUR Character and join the Fun!!! 
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TwilightSparkle
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Jan 25 2012, 03:05 AM
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that makes perfect sense. :lol:
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Jan 26 2012, 05:33 PM
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Google hates us :'( That's the sense I'm making of it :'(
Edited by MystiGrl, Jan 26 2012, 05:33 PM.
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ACA Profile - Mysti Felina 
Name: Mysti Felina Age: 22 Sex: Female Race: Human with Kitty Genetic Splicing Personality: Shy but fun when you get to know her; loves shopping Biography: Mysti moved in from the big city. She was genetically spliced in an accident when she was walking by a science building during college. Some careless janitor knocked a vial of cat DNA out of the window and the vial broke on her head causing the potent contents to seep into the wound. As a result, she ended up with cat ears and tail that pop up when she is in danger and has great agility and gymnastic capabilities. She owns a white kitten named Snowball and a pair of Husky puppies named Shadow and Seely. Mysti Felina ended up with a small fortune, due to the accident. A lawsuit resulted for all the medical expenses that were incurred for testing, therapy, and such. She doesn't regret the accident though, 'cuz it's allowed her to see things through the eyes of her animal friends. Mysti has a part-time job and has quite an extravagant wardrobe. She's hoping to find a nice place to settle down and make good friends. Click Here to visit my newly renovated apartment!!! Click Here to make YOUR Character and join the Fun!!! 
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