News - 2014 to the future FEEDBACK

[Kardan]

It's been nearly a month and none of that has been done? :S

What has everyone been doing omg LOL

Other behind the scenes stuff.

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Drewer started the Proofreader one I believe, I've finished that one now (formatting it now), the Head Writer one can wait as I haven't decided who will get that role, if I offer it out right away and I'm going to do the regular handbook in my own time; seeing as most of the information in it is still relevant

I've just got the role and I'm doing them now, don't hate me

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I'll be sure to include your comments in the up-coming reports!

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If you check out the thread on Proofreaders in the Head Articles forums you'll see the process I don't wanna write it here and get fired for leaking stuff!

Don't worry, you don't get fired for very long if you leak stuff.

[Chris]

Rhyss certainly has the ambition to change things and improve. He is doing a grand job so far so I'm looking forward to seeing what he will bring to the department.

[lRhyss]

Rhyss certainly has the ambition to change things and improve. He is doing a grand job so far so I'm looking forward to seeing what he will bring to the department.

Awh, thanks Chris

[Chippiewill]

Interesting set of articles just been pushed out.

Ozzinator has just pushed out two paragraphs under the guise of an article and I'm not entirely certain what the point of it was.

The guest article is a bit iffy, primarily because from the home page all you can see is @lRhyss; discussing the guest article system. Furthermore, the title is completely non-indicative of the content. The guest article itself is actually probably one of the best written items on Habbox.com in several years. If you want to promote the guest articles system then format it like a normal article and add a single, short paragraph at the bottom discussing the concept and linking to the appropriate thread. Something like:

"This was a guest article by <name>, if you are interested in writing a guest article then please take a look at our Guest Article Info page" (Include a link to a page on the Habbox.com website with details on guest articles).

LoganD has published an article that could have been replaced with a link to the job applications forum. There are also a million typos, overly repetitive use of the word "today" and a bad image. I would suggest that trialists having the ability to put an article on the front page of Habbox without any prior checks is a flawed system.

And what is everyone's insistence on signing off? It states your name at the top of the article, calm down your egos.

[MKR&*42]

Don't think it's exactly big headed just to sign your name at the end of something.... bit of an over reaction, but nevertheless for years and years you haven't been allowed to do it as you're meant to work as part of a team and all that jazz.

[lRhyss]

Interesting set of articles just been pushed out.

Ozzinator has just pushed out two paragraphs under the guise of an article and I'm not entirely certain what the point of it was.

The guest article is a bit iffy, primarily because from the home page all you can see is @lRhyss; discussing the guest article system. Furthermore, the title is completely non-indicative of the content. The guest article itself is actually probably one of the best written items on Habbox.com in several years. If you want to promote the guest articles system then format it like a normal article and add a single, short paragraph at the bottom discussing the concept and linking to the appropriate thread. Something like:

"This was a guest article by <name>, if you are interested in writing a guest article then please take a look at our Guest Article Info page" (Include a link to a page on the Habbox.com website with details on guest articles).

LoganD has published an article that could have been replaced with a link to the job applications forum. There are also a million typos, overly repetitive use of the word "today" and a bad image. I would suggest that trialists having the ability to put an article on the front page of Habbox without any prior checks is a flawed system.

And what is everyone's insistence on signing off? It states your name at the top of the article, calm down your egos.

The reason I used the front of the article to discuss the system is because It's the first guest article posted and I wasn't sure if everyone was fully aware of the scheme, in future it won't be formatted like that at all. Myles article is very well written, I do agree with you.

As for the trialist permissions, they've always posted on the main site a a normal staff member would do, I could look into implementing some sort of new permission set so articles need to be checked before uploaded.

[Grig]

The reason I used the front of the article to discuss the system is because It's the first guest article posted and I wasn't sure if everyone was fully aware of the scheme, in future it won't be formatted like that at all. Myles article is very well written, I do agree with you.

As for the trialist permissions, they've always posted on the main site a a normal staff member would do, I could look into implementing some sort of new permission set so articles need to be checked before uploaded.

Other ways to promote it, rather than in an article. I don't visit often, so sorry if this thread is becoming old. Whilst it is something for news to push for etc. The kind of things posted is not what is supposed to be driven from this concept, I am still waiting for an article that makes me say "hmm... this is really interesting". It's the kind of reaction you want from when you get eyeballs on it. The question I have is where do you see yourself in say 4 months, because with other sites such as ThisHabbo getting 4 articles a week per reporter without problems, then there needs to be a clear vision.

Also, I don't get the point of this phrase in the latest article: "Anyway, this Guest Article was submitted by Intersocial, also known as Hatden. The article is a really well composed in my eyes, Intersocial has outdone themselves in creating a well-written and interest capturing Article! you have to read it! " I don't care about any of that, nor is this an I want to be the next Chief International Correspondent game show. Give me teases on the article- the whole introduction is dull and wouldn't want me make to read it; it's a waste of space and not needed in my view. That's my opinion of how it should be formatted.

Also, very awkward when the latest article that you published is in the wrong front , just pointing that out. Sloppy formanting such as "hey Habbox community," without a space before the next paragraph looks awkward. Presentation is still not tip-top, and if there's an approval system in place, then this is absolutely ridiculous.

Other suggestions would include to do more editorials, as well as use more interactive graphics that can be easily built and actually wouldn't require too much time. Might be good to talk to graphics and see what comes out of it! Also, I can tell you this from my experience at CNN and seeing the stats etc. that you will always get hits with this kind of stuff, or things like top 10 lists, which are really easy to generate, e.g. next time Habbo screws up do a top 5 biggest screw ups etc. That's interesting and will generate hits.

Anyway, just adding my two cents, hopefully it's all constructive!

[Chippiewill]

Dear god, What is the issue with guest articles. My suggestion had a clear purpose: put the content first. If you have a 4 paragraph intro to a guest article then you're taking away from the article.

I will reiterate, the only alteration required to a guest article is a single paragraph at the end - don't overdo it.

Don't think it's exactly big headed just to sign your name at the end of something.... bit of an over reaction, but nevertheless for years and years you haven't been allowed to do it as you're meant to work as part of a team and all that jazz.

It was meant to look like an overreaction. In reality it just looks really out of place and unprofessional.

[Kardan]

How are the proof readers doing? I can see a variety of errors on the front page still...

[MKR&*42]

WOW YOU SPELT MY NAME 'HATDEN' ON THE ARTICLE INTRO ACTUAL WOW .
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I also have no idea why i called that colour bluey-grey because thats not remotely grey

oh and yeah theres still a few errors on it (i am not very good at grammar sorry ) and i agree with what chippiewill said