SDPS Discussion Board - Group Request

[horrorshock666]

Okay... I thought it would be good to have a SDPS discussion board thread so we can plan and discuss what will be happening in the future (So to not create a massive board breakdown!).

Okay... here we can maybe discuss ideas for future viewings... where we will discuss and how... General stuff like that.

It will also be a chance to get people clued up on the whole SDPS thing... as i think some people don't quite understand yet (no names mentioned).

Okay...
Hopefully this will be usefull!

John

[MSchett]

SDPS stands for Sunnydale Picture Show

[horrorshock666]

I meant to put SHPS.... Sorry all!

I thought i'd explain as some people might not know.
Here goes:
The other night me and some others were on the shoutbox chatting when we got onto the subject of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. One thing led to another and we eventually ended up watching (or listening) to RHPS together in a sync (so we were not together but we had started it at the same time). We discussed it and generally had a good laugh with quotes and stuff and found ourselves basically having quite a good time. After it had done again on thing led onto another and a new group formed. The SHPS.
So here's what we do:
We decide to watch something
We watch it
We discuss it and have fun

Anyone can be a part of the watch and stuff and its all a bit of fun really, just everyone together watching something.

So we had one last night... We watched OMWF. We decided not to used the shoutbox as we had the night before because we were told some things and so we did it on a thread. In the end it was too much and the thread caused the BB to crash.

I thought it would be better to discuss better what we might do to solve this problem and so this is a place where hopefully we might be able to get things sorted out and discuss future events.

I know some people are using facebook but not everyone has it... so maybe something else can be agreed if we get together on here.

John

[Lindsey McDonald]

Right. Does anyone have any ideas about how best to go about this? I thought that the Shoutbox had numerous advantages over the thread (no 30 post limit, no short post limit, and especially instant messaging), so I personally still think we'd be best heading down the IM route.

Rach (or anyone on Facebook): What exactly would be involved doing it on Facebook? Cause if it's just posts like what people were doing last night (I'm not exactly well versed in Facebook lore, if you can tell), I don't think that's going to be a great option. I found it difficult to actually watch OMWF last night while posting. It was better when we didn't have to refresh every minute.

I just think it would be easier for me to create a dedicated Windows Live account for SHPS, where I could add everyone who wants to take part (it's easier to set up an arbitrary MSN account than it is on Facebook). We could then host the convo from there, and everyone could be invited. Plus, we can count in. That gives an easier sync. I really think this would be the best option. Does anyone have any objections or (preferably!) better ideas?

Having said that, last night was great while it lasted! I hope you all enjoyed it, and the Sunnydale High Picture Show's presentation of The Nightmare Before Christmas will go ahead. We just.....don't know where yet.....

[Fake Shemp]

The Sunnydale High Picture Show (http://bbshps.blogspot.com/)

SHPS

Its a blog which ill update it with future events, im sure everyone can get onto a blog lol

anyone with facebook send suggestion there or pm them to me on here... cause i dont think we should discuss it anymore on here.


next event is-

The Nightmare Before Christmas

10pm GMT on Saturday

Edit:

hope this will merge with last post!

MySpace
(http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupid=107521023&redirect=1&Mytoken=DD7D3520-5B30-415A-B0E5877D926C303B2932806)

Myspace group also

[edb]

Not to rain on your parade but I just wanted to remind you guys that groups such as these have to have the approval of the staff:-

Buffy-Boards - Forum Rules (http://www.buffy-boards.com/faq.php?faq=new_faq_board_rules#faq_new_faq_fams)
Board Families and other Cliques
Board "families" are not allowed. Any creation of groups or clubs on this site MUST be cleared first with the staff.

We don't want to spoil your fun but as you can see from last night, there are reasons why these rules are there so as not to disrupt the boards for other members etc. ;)

[Fake Shemp]

oh poo nuts... erm how do we go about that then?


and whats the rule if its not on this site, since theres a facebook group for BB members

[horrorshock666]

Oh pants... i didn't know that... Mmmm!

Well... i really dont have skills in this thing so maybe someone knows how to get a 'club' approved?

This thing really has taken some beatings hasn't it!?

[Lindsey McDonald]

Not to rain on your parade but I just wanted to remind you guys that groups such as these have to have the approval of the staff:-

Buffy-Boards - Forum Rules (http://www.buffy-boards.com/faq.php?faq=new_faq_board_rules#faq_new_faq_fams)


We don't want to spoil your fun but as you can see from last night, there are reasons why these rules are there so as not to disrupt the boards for other members etc. ;)

The thing is, this isn't a Family, Clique, group, or club. There is no kind of exclusivity to it. It's an event more than anything. But we are moving offsite now anyway, so it shouldn't really be a problem anymore.

[Fake Shemp]

i just said that to lizzie, its for eveyone, its not like a secret or anything... obvs since we all crashed the board participating in it.

[horrorshock666]

That is a fair point. It isn't a club... its been open for everyone and i would agree that its an event more than anything. NOthings exclusive to only certain people and pretty much the only consideration being that you have the selected film... which will be discussed anyway.
I thing some people seem to be very unclear about what it actually is...

Anyone can join us
Anyone can be a part of the event
Everyone is encouraged if you want to

[Fake Shemp]

ditto :)

for info on the events either go to one of three places (cause some dont have fb or myspace accounts)

MySpace
(http://groups.myspace.com/thesunnydalehighpictureshow)

The Sunnydale High Picture Show (http://bbshps.blogspot.com/)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=21474529495#/group.php?gid=35973137463

i wont be putting info about the events on BB

[nerd4hire]

EDB appears to have gone night nights, so I'll take over for now as an update in kind of a relay.

Basically there were problems in the past with cliques and such. Can't really go into specifics, as getting personal never works, but take my word for it, they were ugly. Nobody was happy. This was why it was necessary to add a rule to the FAQs.

On the other hand...there was a BB approved group at MySpace one time (no problem there), and I'm not sure how this would be much different.

Nevertheless, the pros and cons must be weighed. It's being discussed. Your views will be heard. Personally, I'm leaning towards why not on this one, but I haven't heard the Devil's advocate arguments yet. Sometimes they're very persuasive.

In the meantime I'll move this thread to Angel's Investigations, and consider this a group request as per the rules.

Patience guys. We're on it. Let me make sure I understand what you want btw. It's kind of an activities planning group, and you want to recruit BB members, right?

Hey...if the board OKs this, can I contribute some ideas? Because I have some.

[Lindsey McDonald]

Attention All Attendees:

We have made the decision that this would be best achieved through Instant Messaging. A dedicated SHPS Windows Live account has been created, and screenings will be carried out through a large conversation. Here is the address:

shps (at) hotmail (dot) co (dot) uk

Replace brackets with symbols and remove spaces.

If everyone could either PM a compatible IM adress to me, or add the above address, it would be great.

The next showing will be of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on Saturday night at 10 pm GMT (that's 5 pm Eastern for you Americans that still can't count backwards!).

If anyone has a problem with the arrangements, drop me a PM and we'll see what we can do. From now on, we will probably update offsite through the blog, facebook, and e-mail (if you want it). Again, always feel free to PM Fake Shemp or me with any questions.

Thanks for everyone's enthusiasm and patience. Again, we apologise for the side-effects of last night, and can assure you it won't be happening again. The withdrawal symptoms were too severe!

[nerd4hire]

OK, so you don't want a BB group now, right? You don't want one considered. This is now more just a notification of an existing, not board related group, right.

That's cool, considering the circumstances here. Just make sure you're up on the FAQs section concerning spam, and advertising of personal sites.

Can I make a suggestion though? You may want to contact Jenny, or Angelic Slayer concerning a possible Newsletter entry informing people of your group. I think there's a good chance they might help you get your info out.

[Lindsey McDonald]

We are no longer keeping this on the boards, so this will be the last of our topics. The newsletter would be great though. So it would be ok to inform new members and the like with a small update in the Newsletter? Would the mods be ok with that, if AS and Jenny allow it? We don't want to break any rules.

[Superstar]

I really think this would be the best option. Does anyone have any objections or (preferably!) better ideas?
Yeah. It's even really easy too. And somewhat old skool.
Probably why it has fallen out of favor, it's not the new kewl thing.

Ever heard of IRC? (Internet Relay Chat) Think shoutbox without restrictions.
Kinda designed for the very thing you want to do.
Multiple people all talking, no refreshing and easy to set up and join.
And if you log the conversation, you have a record of it.

[Mr. Pointy]

The BB calendar is available to show when your events are taking place...thanks to edb for reminding me :)
Buffy-Boards - Forum Rules (http://www.buffy-boards.com/calendar.php)
Setting up an event is easy...look, even I managed a test one :)

Now, I can't categorically promise anything but we did once have a BB chat facility and it has been mentioned about looking into the possibility of bringing it back for events such as these. Don't hold your breath but I'll see what I can find out about that...

[Lindsey McDonald]

I have a question for the mods. Am I right in thinking that if we want Buttons and gifs relating to the SHPS in our sigs, do we have to register with you as a group? Cause if that is the case, the I take back my taking back of the request. We aren't doing this on another site, it's all being done through instant messaging, and we are planning weekly Buffy episodes. Would this be ok? Not what we are doing, cause that's seperate, but maintaining a small presence on the boards?

[nerd4hire]

Well, first of all I should tell you, I checked around, and discussed this for you, and it looks like a Board group would have been possible here. I imagine a few wrinkles would have had to been ironed out.

For example if you were talking about a group who's function was to recruit members for an off-board site, I don't see that flying.

A board activities group organizing stuff like real time, streamed, events though, yeah I think we may have been able to help you with something like that. There would have been a number of possibilities.

But let's look at your other questions.

I have a question for the mods. Am I right in thinking that if we want Buttons and gifs relating to the SHPS in our sigs, do we have to register with you as a group? Cause if that is the case, the I take back my taking back of the request. We aren't doing this on another site, it's all being done through instant messaging, and we are planning weekly Buffy episodes. Would this be ok? Not what we are doing, cause that's seperate, but maintaining a small presence on the boards?

Let's consider the relevant rules in the FAQs here.

Please do not post links on the boards. This helps keep the boards orderly. You may include links in your signature, however. (But please do not include advertisements like "Come visit my site!" - it looks really tacky.) If you have a Buffy or Angel related site, you can add it to the links page. Please do not include links to other Buffy/Angel-related message boards as it is generally considered bad form to link to boards of the same subject.

So, if what you're talking about is a simple link to your facebook group in your signature, myself, I'd say that looks OK so far based on what that rule says, and what you appear to be suggesting. If I'm wrong though, I expect to be corrected here.

Moving on to the next relevant rule.

Board "families" are not allowed. Any creation of groups or clubs on this site MUST be cleared first with the staff.

This next one goes into something possibly connected to that.

Please also do not include lists of names of board friends - while we are happy that you have made friends on the boards, this can make other members feel excluded and is contrary to the community we wish to have here. Site staff may remove items from your signature at their discretion without prior notice.

Let's get specific about what's meant by a "Board family", or "clique". Specifically it's an exclusive group cut from the membership identifying themselves as special. Those are not allowed. Board sponsored groups are possible however. Examples of those would be Houses, and Discussion Groups. They're available to all and supervised by the board to make sure all can enjoy equally. Some exclusivity may be practiced by the board when members are recruited to contribute to a board service. An example of that might be the newsletter.

Now where does your off-board group fall into there. I'm not precisely sure at this point. I'd suggest contacting a mod via PM once you have the specifics worked out, and they'll bring the matter to the attention of the parties giving the final word on that one.

[SpikedBuffy]

Also remember guys and gals that you can have a weekly discussion in the Board Discussion Groups forum. We are one a schedule of going through the seasons in order, but I think that it would probably be okay to have your SHPS thread in there as well. After all, that's what it's there for. I don't think there will be a problem with it. Then it will definitely be open to every member.

[Lindsey McDonald]

This is a request for a moderator to close this topic. It is no longer needed. Thanks in advance.