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chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Editor wrote:Well Hisstank is the same guys as TFW2005. (makes sense in many ways)

Terrordrome is where I've been going for most my news information, and it is possible that if GICobra has the same level of news coverage that Seibs has then it is possible to outdo that. A bit sad but seeing that Ryan had the domain for GICobra a while back, if he had been able to get it running back then we could have beaten TerrorDrome to the news front.

for gicobra to make a dent quickly and gain a level of following, I think we need to see:
-- Forums run in a similar vein to these. that to a certain degree is in our hands, as we know how things work here, and need to set the bar.
-- The news crew will have to both get the big stories fast and post more than other sites have been.
-- The only current real thing that keeps Yojoe in hits is the figure gallery. Honestly if Ryan has the ability or can line someone up to supply a gallery similar to the ones we have here for TF's, then we can blow that out of the water.

I never knew that about Hisstank and tfw2005. I use Yo Joe like I use tfu.info; go to find the figure then look for pretty pics elsewhere.

Delicon wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Editor wrote:Well Hisstank is the same guys as TFW2005. (makes sense in many ways)

Terrordrome is where I've been going for most my news information, and it is possible that if GICobra has the same level of news coverage that Seibs has then it is possible to outdo that. A bit sad but seeing that Ryan had the domain for GICobra a while back, if he had been able to get it running back then we could have beaten TerrorDrome to the news front.

for gicobra to make a dent quickly and gain a level of following, I think we need to see:
-- Forums run in a similar vein to these. that to a certain degree is in our hands, as we know how things work here, and need to set the bar.
-- The news crew will have to both get the big stories fast and post more than other sites have been.
-- The only current real thing that keeps Yojoe in hits is the figure gallery. Honestly if Ryan has the ability or can line someone up to supply a gallery similar to the ones we have here for TF's, then we can blow that out of the water.

I never knew that about Hisstank and tfw2005. I use Yo Joe like I use tfu.info; go to find the figure then look for pretty pics elsewhere.

If you get a chance, stop in and register for the YoJoe forums. In my opinion, that's where the most knowledgable 9and kind) Joe fans hang out at current. You won't see the post level of HISSTANK, but the quality will more than make up for the quantity. FYI - I post as Flash Gambello over there.

Of course, once WE get running, GICobra.com will be THE place to be!

Amelie wrote:Yo, Ryan (in manner of calling yo ass out) - My Little Pony and not Carebears? Bitch.

Pretty ninja on snagging those URLs, though - well done! The idea that you're in some way doing a MLP site makes me almost (almost, mind) wish I was into MLP and not Carebears.....

Blast Cannon wrote:

Cyber Bishop wrote:Code name: The Parasite..

You're lifting the ban on Darling Shampoo, aren't you?

I for one protest.

Nihao, dearie!

I liked Darling Shampoo\Neo Princess Jeanette\Czarina Jeanette - comedy gold, everytime.

Seibertron wrote:My progression into Transformers as a kid went like this ...

Masters of the Universe, Care Bears, and then finally Transformers. MOTU lasted until the live action film which kind of killed it for me and pushed me over 100% to Transformers.

original sin wrote:

Seibertron wrote:My progression into Transformers as a kid went like this ...

Masters of the Universe, Care Bears, and then finally Transformers. MOTU lasted until the live action film which kind of killed it for me and pushed me over 100% to Transformers.

As "bad" as that movie was, Frank Langella as Skeletor was one of the single greatest things I have ever seen. I have a hard time saying its an awful move because of that reason.

Editor wrote:Any current timeline for site launches Ryan?

Amelie wrote:I'd prefer to have my account as part of an integrated system, not only will it make things easier if I'm a member of another site, it will also mean that I'm recognisable on another part of the network.

Another thought - if you used one general discussion forum for the whole network, the GD will not only be busier, but it'll breathe some new life into the mix too, perhaps even encourage some migration between the other sites (therefore increasing site hits\advertising revenue ect)

Editor wrote:Integrate as much of it as possible.

If indeed you are looking to develop a network, than make the current forum profiles the backbone. It instantly gives the other sites better credibility with a built in user base.

On the flip side of that. As we the users have no need to start accounts on the other site, then people are more likely to jump in and use the additional areas.

Editor wrote:My next question from this is if everything does get integrated, then do you see one master forum running thru everything, or separate ones for each site?

Dead Metal wrote:

Amelie wrote:I'd prefer to have my account as part of an integrated system, not only will it make things easier if I'm a member of another site, it will also mean that I'm recognisable on another part of the network.

Another thought - if you used one general discussion forum for the whole network, the GD will not only be busier, but it'll breathe some new life into the mix too, perhaps even encourage some migration between the other sites (therefore increasing site hits\advertising revenue ect)

Ditto on all.

Seibertron wrote:My concern with that is the extreme differences in discussion between a girl oriented fan site (such as Jem, Barbie, Care Bears, etc) versus a boy oriented fan site (such as Thundercats, Ghostbusters, and Power Rangers).

Seibertron wrote:The other problem with that is if a forum is shared and someone is subscribing to a particular topic and someone replies ... from where does the message originate for the topic reply notification? From the site where the user responded or from the site where the other user subscribed to a topic? Could be a logistical programming nightmare that I don't want to get involved in.

Amelie wrote:So...any news on the network yet, Ryan?