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[amazzony]

I kinda understand what you mean and I don't want to get you off track or push my views on you but I think that the template that I put together from CoF's ideas could be something that each clan has under their profile in Clanpedia. You want a more personal approach of each clan and that can be done for sure, added later as additional information. I'm sure every clan can put together a few paragrahp history/essey/whatever about their clan, their doings and most important qualities. It will just take time to get that info. Perhaps it's better to start with a simple form, get some attention to the project, get ideas and discussion flowing and then move from there.

You mentioned the the information in the form is something that can simply found in the forums. Maybe it can but I think that it can be found even faster when it's all gathered to one topic - to Clanpedia. When I first read the topic then I understood/imagined that this could be a place where everything about clans can be found easily and from one place. That's why I created the form, to plant a seed so it can start growing. Of course, if I understand it differently then you do then I'm sorry and, as I mentioned before, I don't want to butt in and mix your vision!

[Leehar]

No, of course not, thats what my predominant vision was as well. And therefore I'm pretty much agreeing with most of what you're saying as well. My only concern is, that when sending out these template to the clan leaders, and if the information they'd put into the templates is stuff thats readily available, I'll be berated at for not doing it myself? And I guess that may very well be true, since perhaps I haven't put as much energy into this as I should have.
So yeah, I may have been a bit lazy in collating all the necessary information, but it's never nice to be caught out being actively lazy (ie foisting the task on to others). So I guess I just basically felt that if I requested something from the clan leaders that required a bit more of there input, it would be easier?

But anyway, I think you are right, specially with regards to starting simply and getting the ball rolling, so I think I'll just swallow my pride (what little of it I have left ) and just go ahead with your template and sending it to clan leaders.

[amazzony]

You shouldn't look at it like that. You have quite a big job ahead. First you have to look up all the clans, make a list of leaders, message them all. Then collect all the data, put it into correct form (I'm sure you'll get answers back in all kind of forms and ways) and finally post to public. And, like I might of mentioned before, you should collect data about the "dead" clans also (clans that once existed but have fallen apart now). Later you have to make sure that data is updated, answer questions, keep up with the discussion and keep developing the project. There's plenty of work for you, don't worry

Whenever you need help, don't hesitate to message me.

Oh, and perhaps let me finish G1 form first so you would have a fully filled example to show to clan leaders? I need a day or two to collect links if you allow me to do it and want to use it as an example.

[Leehar]

That may be nice

[amazzony]

Well, I've updated G1 form and it should be more or less ready, it's in this post.

[Leehar]

Ok, I think I'll send it out some time tomorrow. Then most of the clans will have the weekend to go over what they'd like to put into it.

[Master Fenrir]

You need to edit my name out of the IA info.

[pmchugh]

You need to edit my name out of the IA info.

Interesting, although this does pose a problem with this idea. There are many parts of this that are incorrect and keeping the data up to date once it has all been gathered will be difficult.

[Leehar]

You need to edit my name out of the IA info.

tbh, you're still in the IA thread memberlist as well >_<
So where are you now anyway? flying solo?

Interesting, although this does pose a problem with this idea. There are many parts of this that are incorrect and keeping the data up to date once it has all been gathered will be difficult.

I'm only as good as my sources
Thats why in Amaz's template, it helps having the links to the appropriate places, since even if the thread doesn't stay updated, the link to the usergroup memberlist will still be up-to-date

[Georgerx7di]

Just a comment for TSM. We do still accept new members, we're not totally closed. We don't have a recruitment thread or advertise it, but we do consider people if they are good. Usually new members just talk to one of us directly and ask to join. Recruitment is slow because we like to thorough, and for that I apologize in advance to anyone who applies. Anyway, maybe you could edit it to say, something like selective recruiting or something like that.

[Leehar]

show: clan name - abbr here

And, here's an example with some data about the clan, G1

show: Generation One The Clan - G1 - GenOne

The following clans (leaders) have been contacted with this template:

show: Clan

I know I intended to send this out a few weeks ago, but stuff came up...
Anyway, message sent to as many people as I could find. Now to sit and await the deluge...

[Leehar]

Ok, I've gotten submissions in from Memento Mori and A Fistful of 6's so the first post has been updated.
And from what I know, Thota, Kort, Aod, and the Devils Brigade will be working on theirs.
Also, there's no reason to rush this. As long as you're happy with the information you're giving or being given on you possibly being the main source on your clan. And also, to make the entry perhaps a bit cleaner, it might be helpful quoting the message, and inserting the information directly into the appropriate place

[JoshyBoy]

I've submitted TIME's. Short and sweet. Good luck with this, it will be hard work keeping it all up to date.

[Incandenza]

Indeed, I'm working on the THOTA one.

[amazzony]

Just a note:
Memento Mori [MM] - Memberlist link not working.