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Grendel
04-14-2009, 06:34 PM
Hey folks, Luris brought up an interesting idea to change things up a little bit 'round the CE forum. Now that FrighT has enabled the embedding of videos into topic threads, LB had the notion of doing video-based threads where people can record and upload cam videos/vlogs of their thoughts on different topics.

Basic structure would go thussly:

People upload a single video expressing their thoughts/feelings/beliefs on a given topic or issue with commentary to follow, as usual. Clearly, no personal attacks will be tolerated. Also, all video threads are to be clearly labeled as such in the thread title, preferably with a simple, uniform "Video Thread: fill-in-the-blank" format so as to avoid confusion with text-based threads on similar topics.

I believe LB has an initial idea or two locked and loaded, so we'll let him kick things off if there looks to be interest. We figure not everyone is necessarily versed with recording and uploading to sharing sites, you tube, etc., so we can all help each other out as issues arise.

What about it UHMers? Thoughts, impressions, and questions are welcome, here.

Luris Blear
04-15-2009, 12:50 AM
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Here's a very sleepy, roughly 7 minute-long introduction to both this idea and my own "hello" video.

Grendel pretty much communicated my idea perfectly. A new thread is started labeled as a video thread. Everyone posts one video. Chatter resumes as normal in written form / regular posts.

My idea for the intro was to have three questions in a basic format.

"My name is (Screen Name / Real first name if comfortable."

"My core belief is (State your belief)"

"I believe in this because (State your reasons)."

Part of what I think we are gauging is whether or not enough people have the time, resources, and interest to make such a thing work. But it would be one idea to put a human touch into this forum.

koolmike
02-06-2010, 09:43 PM
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