(Mini news story: On WebCorp’s website, NewCars (which was previously listed for sale at 500000 USD) is no longer for sale. In addition, the logo for NewCars has changed on the home page.)

For whoever inherits Debate Fans, I want to wish you good luck. It isn’t an easy job managing a site like this, but I hope it will bring you the same joy it did for me while it lasted. Here are some pointers:

1) Don’t delete non-abusive comments. I had to learn this one the hard way. In anger, Josh’s comments were deleted, and, when askbob demanded his I.P, I was unable to give it to him. Subsequently, askbob threatened to hack this site.

2) Do your homework. This means check the WebCorp website daily. Also check other important pages routinely (e.g. Phil’s userpage, the “About” and “Help” pages, et cetera). This will help you get the good juicy details. I should probably reveal now that this article was all done by me.

3) Don’t overextend. Don’t make this fan site what it can’t be. Doing so will mean disaster. Only add a feature if you are absolutely sure it can sustain itself. Remember, the fan site is a supplement to DDO, not a competitor.

4) Don’t be afraid to use quotes. At the same time, don’t overuse quotes. Paraphrase and summarize, too. In short, write well.

5) Remember that this is a fan site. It should be biased for the site. While it may be occasionally OK to write a negative article, try to stay positive. :D

6) A lot of you wondered how I was able to get into contact with Phil so often. All I have to say is be nice and courteous. Don’t bash him all the time, because it’s really not cool. I will expound on this point more once I find out who the main writers will be on the new fan site.

7) Have fun. Writing is creative. It is art.

See you guys later!

Tags: tips — written by PoeJoe @ 11:11 pm