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Film discussion group: The Details

posted 7 years ago by MinaVladimir (4081)
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First things first, the vote results (going by majority rule):

- We pick a new movie every two weeks.

We have to make a final decision on the day. Should it be Sunday/Monday, or Wednesday/Thursday?

- We do a trial run for moving the discussions to the film specific boards.

- Deleting inactive members from the roster was more favoured, I think.

- We're moving to GD.

(correct me if I did the tallying up wrong)

So how do we procede now? Are we making these threads:

- An introductory thread to the club (with the "rules") and for recruitment (should this be two different threads?);
- A thread where people sign up;
- A separate thread for the roster;
- Should there be just one thread for the movie picks, or are they announced with a new one every time? (might be easier to find older picks if it's just one)

Do we have a short recruitment period before we start with the picks again?

Should all ATM threads include links to the "administrative" ones (with "rules", roster and where to sing up)?

And finaly, what do we put in the introductory thread?

(I know I wrote thread a whole bunch, but it was unavoidable lol)

I might be missing something... but you all know what to do. :)

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

I was going to tell you to quit saying thread. I'm glad you did it. lol.

Either day is good for me. Like I said it just depends on when most people watch their movies.

I don't think we should get too crazy with multiple threads. The only real rule is what day the movie is picked.
We could use one thread with the rule(s) that people could sign up with the roster. That way we can just add
the name of anybody new to the original post but still have all the information in place.

I like the idea of using one thread for the picks. The only downside I see is if people start replying it might
be difficult to find the new pick. Then people would be searching for what the movie is. Think emoji game.

No recruitment. If you build it they will come. Or they won't

We can post a link to the thread with rules and signup.

The only other thing I can think of what happens if somebody misses their pick. Do we go right to the next person?
Or how long do we wait? I say we just go to the next person. If that person comes back then they could make the next pick. I say if we are picking on a day I feel we need to stick to that for people not to lose interest.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

I spelled your name correctly in my reply. Aren't you proud of me? 😎

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

A leopard can change its spots. I am so proud of you I can't even express it in words.
BTW those aren't tears there's something in my eye.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

LOL over here, Godewey! 😎

PS That is the funniest post I've seen in a looooooooooooooooong time.

Damn! I'm still laughing! I can barely ttttyyyypppppeee.

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

I'm glad I didn't tell you how I actually felt all the times you got my name wrong.

The tears on my Pillow bespeak the pain that is in my heart.

And this was every night.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Stop it! You're killing me over here! You are obviously the funniest guy on this web site!

Are you a professional comedy writer or something? If not, maybe you should be. 😎

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

That is painfully obvious. That brings the total to 2 people who think that.
You and me. So that leads me to believe that your either a great liar or drunk.
Either way works for me.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Perhaps both, perhaps neither. Who knows?

But seriously, anyone who doesn't think you're funny has no sense of humor

😎

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

It's better if you don't tell me. Let me have this one moment.

In real life it's better. I'm as dry as the Sahara.
If my humor was a Martini it would have dust on the olive.

Nobody knows if I'm serious or kidding. Most think I'm serious. 99 percent of the time I'm kidding.
For whatever reason I get a kick out of that. I've learned to let people off the hook though.
I've had people go years thinking I was serious. Then I felt bad. Life's too short to be serious all the time.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

LOL! You're still killing me over here!

😎

"He's dead."

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

What's happening here Dewey?
You're all having a conversation to decide when and how to have a conversation? Is that right?

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

LOL. Man, I love you Dazed.
That's pretty much it. I was going to message you to see if wanted to "join".
We've had this little club for the last few months. We're just changing things up.
Pick a movie, watch it, talk about it.

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I had heard about this club,word got back to me...

Is there a secret handshake?

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

Of course word got back to you. It's the talk of the world.

I said the exact same thing when they asked me to join.
Unfortunately there is no handshake. (I joined anyways)
Although before I post I always give the high sign. It makes me feel a little better.

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I shall look out for the "thread" on the GD board then!

I'm not sure if I've ever been in a club before.Apart from that time I was in fight club...but forget I mentioned that I'm not really supposed to talk about it.

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

"Thread" is apparently my new favourite word. I can't get enough of it!

Anyway, I say we try Sunday/Monday first. If someone skips a pick, we wait a day? They may forget, and the time zone difference would surely confuse things lol.

As for the single thread for the picks, new picks should be posted as replies to the OP. That way even if people comment you just go to the last page, not use "jump to latest".

Point taken about "it's too much threads!" and no recruitment.

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

If you say thread really fast a bunch of times in a row it doesn't even sound like a word after while.

I figured if people aim for Sunday then Monday gives them that extra day.
I didn't want people to get discouraged if we didn't have the pick on the days we said we would.

The single board for new picks makes sense.

I think if we just post the rules, signup, and introduction on our first post that will be enough.
If we're only using one board for the new picks it will always be there.

I'm getting excited. We are close. I'm all goosepimply.

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

I put it Sunday/Monday, because of the time zone delay. It'll surely be Monday for some, when it's still Sunday for others. Right??? I'm getting confused just thinking about it!

Anyway, a single thread for everything, save the picks, works for me. If it gets too confused we can always open another one.

It is exciting! And the weekend is the perfect time to move, since we'll open with a new movie (fingers crossed).

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

Oh, now I got it. I thought you meant either Sunday Or Monday. Of course if you meant that
you would have written OR to begin with. I always think the whole world has the same time has me.
Please see our previous conversation about me thinking.

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Done! Let me know if I've missed something.

Well, it could also mean that, so it was a fair assumption.

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

Looks awesome Mina. Very nice work. You should be proud.
We also have our first negative response so you know it's working.
As far as questions should we all answer them or leave it up to one person? Which means YOU!

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Umm, I think we should all answer them whenever we see them. Look at what happens when you leave me to handle things! Not the best coordinator in the world LOL.

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

You did a GREAT job. I know it took a lot of time to do this. Thank you.
You're a good coordinator too. Just think of your resume now.
MovieChat expert, emoji game extraordinaire and now coordinator. Your're on your way.
I have no idea where you're going but you're getting closer.

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Thanks! I wasn't that sure if what I wrote was OK, so you've eased my mind!

I'm going fast on a road to nowhere, but I have a resume full of useful Internet skills LOL.

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

I am sorry I missed the whole beard thing. I would have loved to comment on that.
You're also way nicer than I would be. I almost responded to the person that
said they didn't want people picking their movies. I actually clicked respond and
started typing. Then I canceled. I didn't want to get sucked in.

Add that to your resume. Interpersonal internet skills .

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

That beard typo was hilarious!

There may or may not have been baiting going on there, so I chose to be nice, over my initial reaction, which wasn't that nice lol.

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I vote for Sunday or Monday for the day. I think the introductory thread can also be the sign up and roster thread. One thread for the movie picks might be best, I think. I don't feel we need a recruitment period. I don't personally thin k it is necessary to have links to the rules in every thread though. The introductory thread can just be a basic explanation of what we do and how the picking of movies works. It doesn't need to be anything overly long or fancy. That is my thoughts on it but I'm pretty flexible with whatever we do.

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Yeah, I went a little crazy with the threads number lol! Having two threads might be more streamlined, but I'm worried things would get lost in the shuffle, if there are too many comments. It's very difficult for me to find anything in the "Movie discussion group. Let's discuss!" thread for example.

I want to have the links, so that it's easier for potential new members to sign up, but I can live without those of course :).

Again, point taken for no recruitment period.

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Done! Let me know if I've missed something.

Also, it looks like you're up for the first pick, so if you're ready, go ahead :).

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I will post my pick shortly. I'm still deciding but it will be soon.

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I just posted my pick.

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Great! And it looks like we already have some good activity, so it's working so far :)

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Sounds good to me. Any day is okay with me, and I more or less agree with Godewey and Allaby on the details.
Please keep me posted.

BTW, the active roster as I see it is:

Allaby, Godewey, Keybored, MinaVladimir, Moviefan225, and your humble narrator, MovieManCin2.

The way I look at it is we didn't delete anyone, since they're welcome to jump back on board any time. We're simply concentrating on the active members. We can consider the others as reserves.

😎

"Fruitcake anyone"

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

ShinyMcShine posted in another thread they were interested. I sent them a PM to check in here if they want to join.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Good work, but Shiny is a "they"?

😎

"Fruitcake anyone?"

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

I've gotten busted enough saying he and she. So I figured "they" was easier to write than he/she or him/her.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Just messin' with you. 😎

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

Who's to say their real name isn't Sybil.
If that's the case our roster would quadruple.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

LOL!! Humor! Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!

😎

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

I missed you MovieMan.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Thanks, Godwey. That is very kind of you. If you went away, I would miss you too.

😎

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I am here.

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

Awesome!
Keep checking in. We've been doing this for awhile. Were now changing things up to get
more people involved. Hopefully we can get this started in the next few days.

[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

ShinyMcShine is in. Add the name to the list.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Cool beans!

😎

"He's dead."

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

I think the move would happen soon, so you'll see when the threads "go live" in GD.

MissMargo and Sentient Meat expressed an interest in potentially joining back in, if we work this here out. Not sure where they stand regarding the roster though...

We should make it very clear that the "deleted" members can sign back in!

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Okay.

😎

"He's dead."

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Done! Let me know if I've missed something.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Okay.

😎

"He's dead.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Okay.

😎

"He's dead."

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

Are you guys ready yet?

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Done!

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

I'll be posting the threads on GD shortly! Please let me know if I've missed something, or haven't explained it properly!!!

[–] MinaVladimir (4081) 7 years ago

Also, if you see any questions on the threads, do answer as well. I don't want to seem like I'm taking over the whole thing! :)