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Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2008 7:31:17 GMT
Butcher away.
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Post by Knighty on Jun 4, 2008 12:26:51 GMT
Short, albeit very dense. Well done  . |
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Post by artos on Jun 4, 2008 14:23:50 GMT
Rome is falling.
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Post by stoner on Jun 4, 2008 14:27:26 GMT
I thought it was short , but did make an issue with everything that you had! It was a wonderful issue!
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Post by Vintage on Jun 4, 2008 18:05:50 GMT
green day ?
come on
short, and sweet I suppose ... much like a quickie on a street corner is
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Post by Saknika on Jun 4, 2008 18:14:04 GMT
Considering all the issues surrounding this coming out, I'm really proud of what we were able to put together. That server crash really didn't help though. >.< Good job team! :3
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Post by artos on Jun 4, 2008 19:23:23 GMT
Considering all the issues surrounding this coming out, I'm really proud of what we were able to put together. That server crash really didn't help though. >.< Good job team! :3 Here's a hint for future issues: This "late" crap is unbecoming of any publication. Beyond deadline, the issue is rushed to print. There are no "late issues;" when there is one, some idiot is fired for incompetence. No excuses. It's this complacency that cheapens the image of the entire publication. People lose their jobs for such. This is how it works in the real world. Volunteer net magazine or not, this is tired, old, and wholly unnecessary. The amusing thing is that it is all dependent upon the will of those involved to perform; such lateness is reflective on the laziness of the entire publication staff. But go ahead and give yourselves a pat on the back. When you do something without an excuse, then go ahead and give yourselves two. |
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Post by craz on Jun 4, 2008 23:39:21 GMT
I don't mind that it was late, because it was worth the wait  I wish the header image wasn't so pixelated. The literature tip was cool! I love me some poetry! The board review was interesting too. Good edition! |
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Post by gray929 on Jun 5, 2008 0:06:54 GMT
Obsidian wrote the music artist review. It has it right in the cover page, just not the header.
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Post by Obsidian on Jun 5, 2008 0:41:19 GMT
Obsidian wrote the music artist review. It has it right in the cover page, just not the header. I was gonna say something about that. It so looks like you wrote my article. xP |
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Post by Vintage on Jun 5, 2008 1:24:01 GMT
well with the server crash and everything - that gave you two extra days, you could've pumped a lot more into the herald then what was there. I've worked on a newspaper staff, we did a weekly newspaper and we had a very small staff, so lack of staff is no excuse especially when there is a full month.
I agree with artos
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Post by eternity on Jun 5, 2008 17:21:45 GMT
And I suppose the editors must write all the articles that aren't in?
Gimme a break.
Yes it was a short issue, but would you rather it not have been posted at all in that case? You said that magazines and newspapers get posted on the day, regardless of content? Well we posted it as soon as we could after the servers came back up, and with the content we had. Seems like we stuck to your idea to me.
I'm pissed with those who didn't get their articles in but what can you do? Go to their house and beat them with a stick? This month is shit because of exams and all that, and yes, that's a crap excuse but it's why I'm willing to belive that the writers will let us know next time if they can't do what they volunteered for, and if they don't, then they get kicked.
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Post by nrich on Jun 5, 2008 18:51:43 GMT
Uhh my excuse is that I was deathly sick with the flu and barely had much energy or willpower to do anything on the computer for the past two weeks
Yeah this month's issue is pretty lackluster but what can you do? Everyone's indefinitely going to get busy with finishing up their school year and summer starting to kick in, it's to be expected
Give time for stuff to cool down and things will get sorted out
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Post by Saknika on Jun 5, 2008 19:08:03 GMT
If you look though, at major newspapers, and you look at all the ones from state-to-state; you're going to see that all the "major" headlines regarding war and politics are word-for-word verbatim. So in reality, almost half a newspaper is gov't propaganda. And secondly, due to this being the internet, it's a lot harder to get people to turn stuff in. What's more threatening: text warnings, or a warning face-to-face? Lastly, life does happen. It's volunteer for a reason. Gotta put it in perspective.  |
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Post by Me on Jun 5, 2008 19:25:20 GMT
This month is shit because of exams and all that, and yes, that's a crap excuse but it's why I'm willing to belive that the writers will let us know next time if they can't do what they volunteered for, and if they don't, then they get kicked. It's not a crap excuse. You don't even need to supply one. This is a community based forum and this magazine is voluntary. I'd rather get a late and less content filled herald than none at all. It's not like your being payed to do it ... Just so you guys know, I appreciate what you do and look forward to the herald every month. |
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Post by artos on Jun 5, 2008 20:04:27 GMT
And I suppose the editors must write all the articles that aren't in? Actually, yes. Seniority takes over for such in those scenarios, as that is also what they are there to do.Yes it was a short issue, but would you rather it not have been posted at all in that case? Yes. Showing nothing is better than showing a half-hearted something. You said that magazines and newspapers get posted on the day, regardless of content? Well we posted it as soon as we could after the servers came back up, and with the content we had. Seems like we stuck to your idea to me. You did, and it was admirable. However, magazines do not go out without an article; there are other things already written for such an occasion. Beyond that, other writers pick up the slack. I'm pissed with those who didn't get their articles in but what can you do? Go to their house and beat them with a stick? If that is what you wish to do, then I gladly volunteer my services. You don't even have to supply the stick. This month is shit because of exams and all that, and yes, that's a crap excuse but it's why I'm willing to belive that the writers will let us know next time if they can't do what they volunteered for, and if they don't, then they get kicked. Which is great, but it's the same thing that has been said for a long while now. If you look though, at major newspapers, and you look at all the ones from state-to-state; you're going to see that all the "major" headlines regarding war and politics are word-for-word verbatim. So in reality, almost half a newspaper is gov't propaganda. Let me get this straight. You're saying that the Associated Press, Reuters, and the like are merely government puppets? You're stating that the entire fourth estate is some kind of government spook in and of itself? When I'm done rolling on the ground in laughter, I'll be sure to properly scold you for such tinfoil paranoia. It's not a crap excuse. You don't even need to supply one. It would be better if one would just own up to mistakes instead of saying "but...." This is a community based forum and this magazine is voluntary. I'd rather get a late and less content filled herald than none at all. It's not like your being payed to do it ... Just so you guys know, I appreciate what you do and look forward to the herald every month. I have this recipe. It's for this food called a "strawman surprise." Now, would you rather me make the food properly and serve it when expected, or would you rather me not use all the ingredients and not start cooking until the last possible moment, therefore serving a disgusting, late meal? If you answer with the latter, then you're a blind tool. |
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Post by Me on Jun 5, 2008 20:13:48 GMT
Well ... am I paying you for this meal?
There's a big difference. It is my choice whether or not I choose to eat this meal, just as it is all our choice to read the herald. The writers volunteer their time to give us a service without getting anything in return. I'm not really that picky as to when the herald comes out, or how much content is in it. It's not a major newspaper. That's why I enjoy reading the herald.
For the record, I was quite satisfied with this month's issue.
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Post by Saknika on Jun 5, 2008 21:02:12 GMT
Artos, you're being far too cynical about this. If you've got your panties in such a bunch over it, you volunteer your skills next time they're looking for writers, join the staff, and never let life interfere with the internet. Like Chantry (Me) said, it's voluntary. We don't have to do this. And you don't have to read it. It's free, in all forms of the word.
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Post by ><Lamaenic>< on Jun 5, 2008 21:12:57 GMT
Calm down guys, good god. It's a magazine, I'm pretty sure more will come out, and we've had worse hits before. It's only a matter of time before we have another bad month. Shit happens, and there is no sense arguing about it because 1-this is a comments section, not a debate or flaming section 2-The Herald is by no means required on this forum and not a single person influences that fact 3- You'll get over it. _____________________________ Having said that, I'm glad you enjoyed the Literature Tip, Craz. If you have any suggestions, pm me or post em' |
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Post by Vintage on Jun 5, 2008 21:52:29 GMT
Of course it's voluntary, but so is school newspapers, and hundreds of teenagers go out and spend their time and energy to write the paper. That's a weekly thing, this is a monthly thing ... having 25-29 days to get articles written is a lot more then five (two days of review, printing, and finalizing.)
Of course we don't have to read it - but I for one like to, I just wish it was more packed ... I liked the two pages, or three pages of articles ... it really supplied a lot of new things to talk about.
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