Hi New People! I'm the guy who made this site. in Site Updates
- July 7, 2013, 11:36 a.m.
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Wow, lots of new people popping up in my little town. Welcome!
First of all, you may want to bookmark me because I've got some good books for site users: this book (Site Updates), Tips and Tricks, and the Suggestion Box. Remember Tom from Myspace who was everyone's friend? I guess that's me. Good news is that it will be possible to bookmark me for the site-specific stuff but exclude my more personal stuff if you choose to (a future feature).
As I've already told the pioneers (the really early adopters who got the ball rolling), this is a beta site and very much a work in progress. I'm trying to add some new things every week.
Last year we bought a new home. I remember my real estate agent telling us that we wouldn't find 100% of the features that we wanted. But if we found 90% of the features we wanted, we've found a home that's a really good fit. Nobody likes everything and it's simply impossible to cater to everyone; home builders try to hit that sweet spot and add features that most people like.
I'm approaching Prosebox the same way. It's kind of odd, seeing all these new people showing up I don't know. I know that a lot of people are going to have preconceptions based on that other site. I've seen a few comments already like "this book thing is weird" and "I don't really get this site" and "that guy in charge has a funny odor". Well, nobody has mentioned that last one... yet.
So I know not everyone will fall in love with it, but I think there's already a few 90%-ers that have embraced it. And remember, better stuff is on the way!
OK, I have some curtain rods to hang. Wish me luck.
Silent Echo/Quiet Storm ⋅ July 08, 2013
i came over here by way of spilled perfume. at first i found this site more than a bit confusing. but, as i've played around in it, i find it easier and easier. i've been at od for 14 years this coming september. i won't ever leave there unless it goes under and doesn't exist anymore. but, i think i might cross post for a while just to get a better feel for this place. i don't understand yet the books within the journal. guess i'll have to go poke around more. i like the fact that you are here and involved in the site. take care,
Silent Echo/Quiet Storm ⋅ July 08, 2013
i came over here by way of spilled perfume. at first i found this site more than a bit confusing. but, as i've played around in it, i find it easier and easier. i've been at od for 14 years this coming september. i won't ever leave there unless it goes under and doesn't exist anymore. but, i think i might cross post for a while just to get a better feel for this place. i don't understand yet the books within the journal. guess i'll have to go poke around more. i like the fact that you are here and involved in the site. take care,
simple mind Silent Echo/Quiet Storm ⋅ July 08, 2013
Yeah, the books are pretty much optional (you could just create one and post everything there) but people really seem to be liking that you can split things up into categories. I'm glad it's getting easier, and I hope additional features in the future make it even easier (like preventing people from accidentally double-posting :) )
Laurie ⋅ July 08, 2013
It took a little bit of exploring, but I love how everything works! I'm def. one of the 90%-ers :-)
simple mind Laurie ⋅ July 08, 2013
Sweet! We may need to start the 90%-ers club.
Decayed Elvis ⋅ July 08, 2013
Shit - I'm just happy to be out of the cardboard box on the sidewalk in front of Starbucks!
simple mind Decayed Elvis ⋅ July 08, 2013
None of the baristas adopted you? For shame, Starbucks!
Decayed Elvis simple mind ⋅ July 08, 2013
You'd think they would. But I think I'd gotten a little too ripe. And I have a bad attitude. You get what you give.
Linda ⋅ July 08, 2013
I'm certainly willing to give it a try because I've been dissatisfied at that other place (except for the people), for a long time. You are so right that you will not be able to please everyone.
Sapphire's Gaze ⋅ July 08, 2013
Thank you for your dedication to starting this website. Hopefully us 'migrants' from another site can find ourselves feeling at home soon too. :)
Deleted user ⋅ July 08, 2013
Love the new HELP FORMATTING button. * bowing gratefully and with awe *
cyndication ⋅ July 08, 2013
As always, I think you're awesome.
simple mind cyndication ⋅ July 08, 2013
:)
September's Mistress ⋅ July 08, 2013
I like that you seem to have passion for this, unlike that other guy from the other site ;) Looking forward to seeing what you'll do with this site :)
Deleted user ⋅ July 09, 2013
Yay passion! Yay updates! Yay curtains! Mobile friendly, easy picture posting, super easy cut&paste linking of videos too? ZOMG. For real. :) It's different. I think lots of folks hit different and have an immediate sort of "umm, I'm not sure about this?" hesitation reaction? I'm still getting used to the ins&outs but this is definitely MOAR BETTER!! (yes, caps). It's like a quiet internal sort of sigh of relief... all the good things about that old site with all the Better Things That Should Have Been Happening All Along... plus some cooler newer ideas. Fresh! I like it. Many thanks!
simple mind Deleted user ⋅ July 10, 2013
You're welcome! And that's without any privacy features yet, just wait! :)
Deleted user simple mind ⋅ July 10, 2013
Yes, yes! I would like a few privacy features. But I can be super patient, because I am in love with what you've done thus far & let's face it. We've all been like... oh, a decade patient (yes, at least one) over... you know... there. :) Continue on. Excellent work, so exciting. :D
Deleted user ⋅ August 08, 2013
I'm a bit of a complainer so I'll complain a lot, but don't let that fool you any. I just hate change and I just got back into the swing of writing regularly OVER THERE and now it's all jacked up. Anyway, I'm sure I'll figure this all out after I monkey around with it a bit ... Been at OD since 1999 with a variety of names, but audacious is my current (and longest running name) so that's what I be over here. Nice to meet you and your curtain rods!
Deleted user ⋅ August 08, 2013
I do wish you luck and thank you for creating Prosebox! I am getting to know my way around day by day! :)
Bullwinkle6 ⋅ August 13, 2013
I'm slowly getting the lay of the land 'round here. Change is hard, but I'm loving what you've done with the place here. And -- best of all -- you actually communicate with your members! Thank you for that.