Wha--What have you done? And WHY????
Apr 3, 2015 10:09:45 GMT -5
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Post by shaxper on Apr 3, 2015 10:09:45 GMT -5
If you haven't noticed it yet, we've got a few new sections.
...And one of their primary focuses is the discussion of new comics.
<cue angry mob>
No, the CCF is not changing its focus. We are still primarily devoted to the discussion of classic comics, and these new sections have no intention of trying to compete with the kind of professional level content coming out of sites like CBR and Bleeding Cool. I highly doubt we're going to attract people to this community who solely want to discuss new comics; the community's identity will remain intact.
However, what's been missing since the move to this new location almost a year ago is an opportunity to discuss current comics and media beyond our classic comics focus. Many, many folks have told us the reason they don't come here more often is because they want a one-stop discussion forum where they can primarily talk classic comics but also discuss other comic-related topics that interest them. We've heard this most vocally from our friends from the old site who have not moved over here with us or have joined but not been heard from since.
So the intention is to provide opportunity for more well-rounded comic book discussion, but there's no doubt that what makes this community special, and what will continue to attract new members, is the quality of content, expertise, and discussion in our Classic Comics section. That remains the heart of this community, as well as its primary focus.
As with any experiment, we also recognize that there's risk involved in making this kind of change. I assure you all that, should this experiment not pan out as planned; should it prove a detriment to this community, I have no qualms with undoing it and returning to the way things were. But I don't think things will go that way.
For now, we have two brand new sub-communities, and I invite you all to make the most of them. If comic related media, collectibles, and/or new comics interest you, lend your voice and help to establish a culture and tone for these sections. We're also very open to feedback about these sections if you have any ideas, so feel free to offer your thoughts in this very thread.
Thanks, everyone! Let's make this great.
...And one of their primary focuses is the discussion of new comics.
<cue angry mob>
No, the CCF is not changing its focus. We are still primarily devoted to the discussion of classic comics, and these new sections have no intention of trying to compete with the kind of professional level content coming out of sites like CBR and Bleeding Cool. I highly doubt we're going to attract people to this community who solely want to discuss new comics; the community's identity will remain intact.
However, what's been missing since the move to this new location almost a year ago is an opportunity to discuss current comics and media beyond our classic comics focus. Many, many folks have told us the reason they don't come here more often is because they want a one-stop discussion forum where they can primarily talk classic comics but also discuss other comic-related topics that interest them. We've heard this most vocally from our friends from the old site who have not moved over here with us or have joined but not been heard from since.
So the intention is to provide opportunity for more well-rounded comic book discussion, but there's no doubt that what makes this community special, and what will continue to attract new members, is the quality of content, expertise, and discussion in our Classic Comics section. That remains the heart of this community, as well as its primary focus.
As with any experiment, we also recognize that there's risk involved in making this kind of change. I assure you all that, should this experiment not pan out as planned; should it prove a detriment to this community, I have no qualms with undoing it and returning to the way things were. But I don't think things will go that way.
For now, we have two brand new sub-communities, and I invite you all to make the most of them. If comic related media, collectibles, and/or new comics interest you, lend your voice and help to establish a culture and tone for these sections. We're also very open to feedback about these sections if you have any ideas, so feel free to offer your thoughts in this very thread.
Thanks, everyone! Let's make this great.
