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Post by lucy on Mar 10, 2013 12:57:54 GMT -5
I have a question for everyone - are you involved in any other fan communities yourselves?
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Post by katshimmy on Mar 10, 2013 12:59:14 GMT -5
Another question for my co-social media/IT team: what do you bring to MSCSI that's unique? Could be anything from your voice to your experiences with comics to your expertise in a certain area. Oh, I don't add anything- please don't make me leave! I'm a staff writer for 8daysageek, so I've been pretty on the ball for reviews of MSCSI. Also, just a fan of comics, and their history, so I know just how special Cat is, and can see a lot of comic tropes already in Issue #1. Really, just a fan. |
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Post by katshimmy on Mar 10, 2013 13:01:25 GMT -5
I have a question for everyone - are you involved in any other fan communities yourselves? I use to be, when young and wasn't juggling three jobs :-) Was always a huge fan of shows that later became cult hits- Twin Peaks, X-Files, Buffy. I think as I got older, and busier, it just became too much to keep up with. One of the reasons why I like Cat's presence on Twitter, it seems easier to check in. I save the fan community here for when I have time to sit down, because there's so much here, and I want to make sure I have time to read and contribute. |
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Post by lucy on Mar 10, 2013 13:02:03 GMT -5
HA! I used to lurk in the background of that forum, I loved REM when I was younger. Used to have a folder of the lyrics that I printed off, and that's how I taught myself about writing poetry. Small world, but you wouldn't want to paint it... wow, a small world indeed!! I did my PhD thesis about that forum!! They're still my favourite band, and I loved the lyrics so much. I used to print them off, as well  |
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Post by thewordiebirdie on Mar 10, 2013 13:05:14 GMT -5
honestly, getting to talk to women about comics. I don't have any female friends in real life (not by design), and my two fellow nerds are very much all about Marvel and DC, and not fussed about straying any further into the medium than that. We talk about so many things here, we're all pretty cerebral, and we get to have intelligent, though-provoking conversation. It's awesome.
Lucy, I have a tour tee going spare, about a size 12. You want to give it a good home? It's one of the dark green ones with the orange star on..
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Post by lucy on Mar 10, 2013 13:19:17 GMT -5
Lucy, I have a tour tee going spare, about a size 12. You want to give it a good home? It's one of the dark green ones with the orange star on.. I don't have that t-shirt, and that would fit me, too! That would be very kind, thank you very much! I'll speak to you about it through email |
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Post by Beth on Mar 10, 2013 13:20:05 GMT -5
Oh, I don't add anything- please don't make me leave!
I'm a staff writer for 8daysageek, so I've been pretty on the ball for reviews of MSCSI. Also, just a fan of comics, and their history, so I know just how special Cat is, and can see a lot of comic tropes already in Issue #1.
Really, just a fan.There's no such thing as 'just a fan' - don't sell yourself short! You've been an enthusiastic supporter of MSCSI since the beginning. Don't make me whup your arse for thinking that's not worth anything! I have a question for everyone - are you involved in any other fan communities yourselves? I am. Lots in fact! I'm found mainly on LiveJournal where I'm in a lot of X-Files communities on there. I run several of the comms, including one of the rewatch communities and the Big Bang comm. I'm also a member of lots of X-Files and Californicationcomms and a regular poster. Beyond that I also lurk in Sherlock, Doctor Who, True Blood and Harry Potter fandoms. I mainly read fic in there but I've also discussed them on my LJ and written about them academically. |
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Post by thewordiebirdie on Mar 10, 2013 13:22:10 GMT -5
Nice question! Not sure how to answer it without being bigheaded, but...  I used to work in a coffeeshop in Manchester where they let me put some of my comic and zine collection out for people to read. Regulars used to add to the box all the time, and people who would never think twice about going into a comic store were sat reading handmade, self-published comics and zines from all over the world, and sometimes even buy the ones I'd made, which was proper lovely. We'd have really nice chats about books and films, and I learned how important it is to know how to give people a space to just sit, recharge, absorb something new and have someone around to discuss it with. I would like to think that what I bring to the group is the determination that we build that space into MSCSI, and that we have to opportunity to talk about things we really love with people who want to listen. If I could, I'd have you all sat down with a hot beverage of your choice and a nice bit of something to eat whilst we sit in this forum. You may have to settle for recipes and coffee-making tips, I'm afraid.  What about everyone else? |
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Post by thewordiebirdie on Mar 10, 2013 13:22:47 GMT -5
gah! Beth, I can never get photos to embed, can you help me? So inept...
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Post by thewordiebirdie on Mar 10, 2013 13:24:59 GMT -5
Lucy, sorted, it needs a good home  Karra, where I come from, we have a saying. The saying is: don't talk so bloomin' soft, woman! xxx |
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Post by lucy on Mar 10, 2013 13:26:13 GMT -5
Another question for my co-social media/IT team: what do you bring to MSCSI that's unique? Could be anything from your voice to your experiences with comics to your expertise in a certain area. I try to bring my enthusiasm for the project, and perhaps my knowledge about fan studies and how these fan forums operate. As I mentioned, I did my thesis on the REM one and worked on the team for it. I also enjoy studying online fandom and how fan cultures operate online. Plus generally I do love chatting with people about things and hopefully that shines through in my posts in the forum! |
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Post by lucy on Mar 10, 2013 13:28:08 GMT -5
Another question for my co-social media/IT team: what do you bring to MSCSI that's unique? Could be anything from your voice to your experiences with comics to your expertise in a certain area. Oh, I don't add anything- please don't make me leave! I'm a staff writer for 8daysageek, so I've been pretty on the ball for reviews of MSCSI. Also, just a fan of comics, and their history, so I know just how special Cat is, and can see a lot of comic tropes already in Issue #1. Really, just a fan. You are definitely doing a brilliant job and you do indeed add so much! |
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Post by Beth on Mar 10, 2013 13:28:58 GMT -5
You should scan in some of the comics and zines you made so we can see them Riv!
I think I bring my experience in running forums and fan communities. I moderated my first forum back in 2000, which I ended up developing into a full website and two associated forums, which had over 1000 members at one point and is still going strong. I also run a lot of fan communities on LJ and so think I've become pretty good at getting comms up and running, as well as dealing with some of the more difficult aspects of forum life (not that I've had to do anything like that on here yet!). I think that, coupled with my academic interest in and research of fan communities, helps in making sure we engage with as many people as we can and get really involved with the fans of MSCSI as well (given that we're also fans as well as being on the team behind the social media/IT stuff).
Hoping that didn't sound too big-headed!
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Post by katshimmy on Mar 10, 2013 13:30:52 GMT -5
I love you guys!
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Post by Lindsay on Mar 10, 2013 13:31:09 GMT -5
I have a question for everyone: What's been your proudest moment working on MSCSI so far? Really, the outpouring of support on the project has made me immensely proud to be a part of it. On a more personal level, I was really proud of the Lookbook section of the website. It wasn't something I had ever done before, so I had to really go out on a limb to try and find resources and inspiration on the web - especially I'm a developer first and a designer a far second. I was a lot of work, but now that it's up it's something that I'm really proud of. And I can't wait to dive back into it for Issue 2. |
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