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BioDiesel on January 29, 2006 - 1:43pm Permalink | Subthread | Comments top
Warning..... Meta post

I think that the oil drum is too big for the current setup.
It needs a new layout.

I also think there should be a way for regular posters to do diaries and graphs, and if they are good enough, they can be promoted by the other readers.
This IMHO would increase the number of topics discussed and increase readership and this would equal more advertising dollars for the site.  (More warnings....I know nothing about websites, marketing or layouts, so ignore me if you must)

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Prof. Goose on January 29, 2006 - 1:49pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
I don't think you're wrong bd.  We've been talking about that kind of a move for a while...that's why we chose scoop, actually.
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Glenn on January 29, 2006 - 10:46pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
One current way to do this is to start a local site as outlined on the rightside tab at the top. I feel there is much local work to be done.
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Jack on January 30, 2006 - 12:25am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
I would have serious reservations about a reader vote determining what others are able to publish. I don't think a popularity contest is the best way to determine content. Some of the best commentary - and that which creates the best discussion - is contrarian.

Fundamentally, I think the current system works. People who comment often and would like to create posts such as Dave and Bubba have become Contributors. Others guest post. I have wanted to but am too lazy and have been relegated to the comments section where I belong.

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Oil CEO on January 31, 2006 - 5:26pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
I totally disagree. You couldn't be more wrong. You need your own section of this website. Preferrably at the top-right, with a gold-star border.
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zach on January 31, 2006 - 6:29pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
It's a shame that you and I got off on the wrong foot, Jack. We probably agree on a lot. Relax, grab a beer, and have a good laugh at my (our?) president tonight.

(Btw, I responded to your post, Oil CEO)

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zach on January 31, 2006 - 6:30pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
oops wrong link, lol.

here it is

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Agric on January 31, 2006 - 8:54pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
I agree with Jack, apologies OC. I abhor limitations on free speech (is that bloody funny in someone who disagrees with money and is more communist than most, or what?). We do have a VERY small minority of trollish posts here, could be some of mine could be interpreted that way but I would never write them with that intent. While that is so I would suggest that judicious post post moderation is the most appropriate means of control.
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