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Post by Christmas Chief on May 6, 2012 6:53:19 GMT -5
I forgot to upload the other version. It's edited into the above post. I suppose it depends on the audience, then; are we advertizing to members already here, in which case the colorful variant will do the job, or to members who have forgotten what 667 is? Since the e-mail doesn't transmit images, I suppose the latter would have limitations.
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Post by csc on May 6, 2012 8:48:12 GMT -5
I'll be honest, I prefer the more colourful background of the first alternative, but there's no denying that the pinstripes will be an effective reminder. I agree. But if you can't send the banners out in the e-mail, what will we be using them for? If you're thinking of posting them in the threads of the contests, how about leaving the two variations and the organizers can choose whichever they like the best.
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Post by Christmas Chief on May 6, 2012 10:00:28 GMT -5
I'll be honest, I prefer the more colourful background of the first alternative, but there's no denying that the pinstripes will be an effective reminder. I agree. But if you can't send the banners out in the e-mail, what will we be using them for? If you're thinking of posting them in the threads of the contests, how about leaving the two variations and the organizers can choose whichever they like the best. I was actually thinking about changing the forum banner for the week of the events, since people were talking about redesigning the skin anyway.
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Post by Kensicle on May 7, 2012 19:30:09 GMT -5
In that case, I vote for the coloured version.
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Post by Christmas Chief on May 8, 2012 18:29:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback, Kensicle. Since there seem to be few objections to the red banner, I've enlarged it. I feel as though there should be some sort of ATWQ reference, though, especially now as there's room. Does anyone agree with this and, if so, offer a suggestion?
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Post by Dante on May 9, 2012 2:07:50 GMT -5
Does anyone agree with this and, if so, offer a suggestion? I definitely agree that there should be an ATWQ reference, as that should be of great consequence to a Lemony Snicket site and its fans. Also it wouldn't be hard to work one in subtly. I would suggest taking one of the e-mail promotional images or snapshots from the cover, cutting out the main object, and using it as decoration - so you could have small versions of the statue sitting next to the edges of the anniversary name (one flipped horizontally so they provide a kind of border or frame). Or put the telephone receiver by the date.
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Post by Kensicle on May 9, 2012 6:00:25 GMT -5
I like the idea of having a statue on either side of the anniversary name, sort of like those stone lions that guard the entrance to doors in the Forbidden City.
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Post by Christmas Chief on May 9, 2012 14:25:35 GMT -5
Good idea, Kensicle, and thanks for the reply, Dante. I was indeed using the promotional stuff - not that there's anything else to use - but it seemed to clash with the style already in place, so I'll have to tweak around it.
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Post by csc on May 13, 2012 10:30:40 GMT -5
Linda, when should I post the cover art contest thread? I don't think I'll need any volunteers, so I'll be posting it when the will begin. Should I post it June 12th?
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Post by Linda Rhaldeen on May 13, 2012 14:17:30 GMT -5
That sounds like a good idea.
Has anyone gotten their e-mail from Tragedy yet? I gave him the invitation to send a week ago and I'm wondering if he's taking a long time to send it or if the proboards mass e-mail system is just really slow when you have over 6000 members.
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Post by Dante on May 13, 2012 15:15:41 GMT -5
I imagine he's holding it until nearer the time. Too far in advance and momentum is lost.
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Post by Linda Rhaldeen on May 27, 2012 13:51:31 GMT -5
Three more weeks. I think now would be a good time to send it, and then maybe a short reminder one week before.
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Post by gliocair on May 30, 2012 17:54:27 GMT -5
For what it's worth, I'm Eoghann.
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Post by BSam on May 30, 2012 18:04:47 GMT -5
Hey! What's up/
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Post by gliocair on May 30, 2012 18:29:37 GMT -5
Not much at all, really. I'm just wallowing in post-university nothingness. I thought I'd come back and have a poke around, given the new books around the corner.
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