IronDuke596  | 25 Oct 2014 7:10 a.m. PST |
Several days ago, Editor Bill asked if members would be interested in a TMP sponsored Blog mechanism that allows members to create their own blog. The response was overwhelmingly positive, so, I was wondering if our editor will now take steps to make it a reality. If yes, what is the approximate target date for implementation? |
| MajorB | 25 Oct 2014 7:21 a.m. PST |
He said it was a possible feature in TMP 4.0. Don't hold your breath … |
| raylev3 | 25 Oct 2014 7:43 a.m. PST |
It'll take time, but I'm sure it will come. |
| duncanh | 25 Oct 2014 8:07 a.m. PST |
Early next year. TMP 4.0. |
| 21eRegt | 25 Oct 2014 8:19 a.m. PST |
I missed the original message. So would be be able to transfer information from existing blogs or have to recreate the wheel?
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| brunet | 25 Oct 2014 8:22 a.m. PST |
"overwhelmingly"??? where? |
| John the OFM | 25 Oct 2014 8:35 a.m. PST |
If one does not have a blog already, why would one want to have it under the aegis of TMP? |
| duncanh | 25 Oct 2014 8:40 a.m. PST |
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| StarfuryXL5 | 25 Oct 2014 9:00 a.m. PST |
What happens if you get banned? Does your blog go away? Not that anyone's planning to get banned, mind you, but these days do seem to be strewn with frivolous-rule and random-interpretation landmines. |
| Winston Smith | 25 Oct 2014 9:30 a.m. PST |
It does give one concern. |
| duncanh | 25 Oct 2014 9:31 a.m. PST |
Well, web cache obviously @starfuryXL5. Or Cloud? |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 25 Oct 2014 10:27 a.m. PST |
What happens if you get banned? Does your blog go away? I'm not sure how it works yet, but my guess is that if you lose your Supporting Member status, you would be unable to make changes or additions to your blog. |
| Only Warlock | 25 Oct 2014 1:49 p.m. PST |
Another reason to have your own blog separate from TMP. |
| skippy0001 | 25 Oct 2014 2:06 p.m. PST |
This could work for people like me that doesn't normally blog. I could either contribute to this site with concise, innovated insight or be a complete blithering idiot. I like that. |
| general btsherman | 25 Oct 2014 2:59 p.m. PST |
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| Unrepentant Werewolf 2 | 25 Oct 2014 3:23 p.m. PST |
Giving someone else the ability to screw over your blog if they don't agree with you? I don't think so. |
| Oh Bugger | 25 Oct 2014 5:17 p.m. PST |
Hard to disagree with that. |
| Skeptic | 25 Oct 2014 5:33 p.m. PST |
UW2,OB: +1 Nevertheless, some TMP-linked blog network might be an option. |
| Editor in Chief Bill | 25 Oct 2014 7:58 p.m. PST |
Giving someone else the ability to screw over your blog if they don't agree with you? I don't think so. I presume the blogs would be themed on wargaming topics, if they are hosted here. |
 Murphy  | 25 Oct 2014 8:00 p.m. PST |
I don't think that this is going to be a good idea…… |
| kreoseus2 | 26 Oct 2014 4:04 a.m. PST |
What could possibly go wrong… |
| AcrylicNick | 26 Oct 2014 7:27 a.m. PST |
Well, I'm not really looking forward to Chortle's blog about "Grand Jewish Conspiracies" … |
| David Manley | 26 Oct 2014 1:25 p.m. PST |
I can imagine a few people liking this but to be honest its something I'd keep well clear of. I am aware of other wargaming sites that offer blogging facilities and the takeup (from what I've seen, YMMV) is pretty low. |
| Oh Bugger | 27 Oct 2014 4:55 a.m. PST |
What sites are those David? I'd like to take a look. |
| David Manley | 27 Oct 2014 11:01 a.m. PST |
The main ones I'm thinking of are the Wings of Glory Aerodrome and the related Sails of Glory Anchorage |
| Oh Bugger | 28 Oct 2014 11:44 a.m. PST |
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| Editor in Chief Bill | 28 Oct 2014 3:26 p.m. PST |
I am aware of other wargaming sites that offer blogging facilities and the takeup (from what I've seen, YMMV) is pretty low. I think there will be at least two advantages: First, the possibility of your blog being seen by a lot more people, since it will be seen on the TMP homepage. Second, the possibility of a lot more feedback, since it will be more convenient for TMP'ers to comment right on TMP, using their TMP memberships. |
