New Personal Review System

SSJKulilin · Post by **SSJKulilin** » Thu Aug 03, 2000 6:20 am

yeah, i would really appreciate some more feedback, cause most of my new readers get discouraged by the first few strips, which really sucked, and now i'd like to think that later ones only mildly suck, or might even be ok sometimes <A HREF="http://deadseasquirrels.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>http://deadseasquirrels.keenspace.com</A>

ZOMBIE USER 197 · Post by **ZOMBIE USER 197** » Fri Aug 04, 2000 12:00 am

Review me, please, oh fishy-wormy one (meant as high praise, of course). ------------------
Howard Tayler: Author, Engineer, Entrepreneur,
Record Producer, Web-hound, Cartoonist, Swordsman,
Itinerant Speaker, Chief Cook, and Proud Father
<A HREF="mailto:htayler@myrealbox.com">htayler@myrealbox.com</A>
<A HREF="http://www.schlockmercenary.com" TARGET=_blank>Schlock Mercenary</A>
( <A HREF="http://www.schlockmercenary.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.schlockmercenary.com</A> )

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Aug 04, 2000 4:30 am

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Wow... I'm amazed that so many people responded. Unfortunately, NetZero sucks (as I expected) and doesn't seem to work. I'm over at a friend's house, so I cannot actually check out people's comics for reviewing purposes, but I'm trying to get it working. What a surprise anyway- I'm going home in two days. And hooray, for I'll be able to start them then... and expect to get yours as soon as possible (um... that might not be for a year or three, judging from how many requests I've gotten <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">)

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Dinosaurs Need Coffee!-Ben
http://www.fishandworm.com

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sun Aug 06, 2000 4:27 am

Hi... I'm at home. I'm going to be here for a week until I go to another vacation WITH internet access...At this exact moment sitting here, I'm trying to decide whether to do this electronically, by hand, or electronically with hand drawings and examples...I'll figure it out. Hope it goes well, everyone! ^_^------------------
Dinosaurs Need Coffee!-Ben
http://www.fishandworm.com

ErrorBoy · Post by **ErrorBoy** » Tue Aug 08, 2000 2:17 am

Review my comic too, because that would be spiffy cool and stuff. <A HREF="http://errorboy.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>http://errorboy.keenspace.com</A>
Error Level 3 <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">
thank ee

Lee.herold · Post by **Lee.herold** » Tue Aug 08, 2000 11:02 am

Sweet Jesus I crave attention. Let me be as a babe suckling at the teat of your wisdom.
<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/chopblok" TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/chopblok</A>
(also <A HREF="http://choppingblock.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>http://choppingblock.keenspace.com</A> )---Lee

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Wed Aug 09, 2000 7:55 am

Almost like it matters... <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">Work is going well, and every comic is getting their own page on a site I'm developing specially for such reviews. Right now <A HREF="http://www.comicreview.cjb.net" TARGET=_blank>www.comicreview.cjb.net</A> (the best I could do) points to this page, but when the site's done it will point to the site.More coming... reply to this string with comments if you want...------------------
Dinosaurs Need Coffee!-Ben
http://www.fishandworm.com

Nowhereman · Post by **Nowhereman** » Thu Aug 10, 2000 12:57 am

Well dont fret, Im last to the party but I brought beer. And dont worry about really insulting my comic, I can take it.------------------
Chad Huculak
Read Nowhere Man the comic that goes up to 11
<A HREF="http://nowhereman.keenspace.com
" TARGET=_blank>http://nowhereman.keenspace.com
</A>

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Thu Aug 10, 2000 5:51 am

It's going well... Most of the graphics are done, the site is being developed quickly, and I'm reading through comic strips which I shall be reviewing. I shall start the actual reviewing tonight, hopefully...Which reminds me. Where the heck am I going to put this site? I need some server space (No xoom! No homestead! None of those free bad services... yuck). I don't know whether I guess I should ask to have more space for my comic folder (remember, I'm around 100 days ahead of schedule, so I'm almost at the 10 megabyte limit already), but does anyone have better ideas?------------------
Dinosaurs Need Coffee!-Ben
http://www.fishandworm.com

BoxJam · Post by **BoxJam** » Thu Aug 10, 2000 7:19 am

I'm over my 10 meg limit, and it's not
a problem. Put it on KeenSpace. These
reviews are text - those are going to be
small sized, and comic-related.------------------
Here comes <A HREF="http://boxjam.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>BoxJam's Doodle</A>!
Good ol' <A HREF="http://boxjam.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>BoxJam's Doodle</A>...Yes, sir!
There goes <A HREF="http://boxjam.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>BoxJam's Doodle</A>.How I hate it.

BJ · Post by BJ » Sat Aug 19, 2000 12:50 am

Ben,I never criticise an offer for free help. Take your time, don't everextend your thrust (you are vulnerable and off-balance) and don't lose your head.And Thanks!

Burntdog · Post by **Burntdog** » Sat Aug 19, 2000 10:10 am

BenTwo things - one please add Burnt Dog Radio to your queue - I need honest feedback -Second - if you don't want to go to the bother of setting up another review site you're welcome to post them at the COMIX/pedia - a site I've had up for awhile now (BoxJam will vouch for me I'm sure.. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif"> And I'll pretty much agree to post it anyway you see fit - just let me know. <A HREF="http://www.tannline.com/links/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.tannline.com/links/</A> ------------------
r s tanner
Burnt Dog Radio - it's wacky dammit!
<A HREF="http://www.burntdogradio.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.burntdogradio.com</A>

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sat Aug 19, 2000 10:47 am

Just to let everyone know, I'm on vacation right now and will arrive home Wednesday. The site design is made, so let me tell you a few facts about the way things are reviewed (unless it changes, which I may subject the site to if it doesn't work well): -Every comic strip is reviewed in general terms. This includes saying stuff like "This comic is about a guy and his dog. They are sucked into a jet engine- their adventures begin from there." That's general. But also I'll say things about the style of the comic (Serial strips? Gag strips?), things about the drawings... you can get the idea.
-Right now I've drawn up (literally) reviewers which explain the comics they "review" in their own terms. Yes, these are cartoon characters. This is the main part I have doubts about- I'll see how it works out.
-I'm toying with the idea of having awards for special catagories... I already have a few ideas, but I could use a few more. If you have any comments on this and/or ideas for awards, respond.
-I'm also trying to decide whether I should get enough into actual judging to have ratings like "Is this strip gripping enough to visit every time a new comic is posted?" or "Is the web site easy to navigate?"I... don't exactly have the right materials here to work, except for reading the comics I'm supposed to review. Again, some people have expected this review system immediatelly- it will come soon, but not too soon... Early September, hopefully. Maybe sooner, maybe later.------------------
Dinosaurs Need Coffee!-Ben
http://www.fishandworm.com

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 8:47 am

Hopefully this isn't "old news" yet. I'm just letting you know that a huge amount of reviews have been completed since I last posted, and I've been kinda handing out "status reports" in #webcomics as reviews come...That's about it. I have a huge amount of schoolwork though so things will be slowing down as I finish up- due to the excessive amount of HW, it won't be coming quite as soon as I thought. (Sorry, I said that it might be a possibility that it be released this upcoming week, but it doesn't look like it now!)To give a clear perspective, think about how Brownie Point Comix (which I do respect, btw) has several reviewers and a system already set up. I'm the lone reviewer, I had to create my system, and I have about twice as many comics as BPC has (I think). That isn't a complaint, just a pleading for a bit of extra time. Damn these honors classes and their constant homework! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/frown.gif">------------------
Dinosaurs Need Coffee!-Ben
http://www.fishandworm.com

Caster13 · Post by **Caster13** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 8:59 am

Me next! ^_^<a href="http://whatsalife.keenspace.com"> What/s A Life.</a>And take your time. I know how a big a pain school can be so dont rush it.-Caster------------------
Proud owner of "What/s A Life".
Viewable at <A HREF="http://whatsalife.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>whatsalife.keenspace.com</A>
Please visit.

Erin · Post by **Erin** » Sun Sep 10, 2000 8:14 am

Yes, yes, I know I'm late, but I think it's a great idea. And yes, my strip's new, but add me to the tally anyway! <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin.gif">Erin------------------
Chaos, Inc.
Serving all of your villainous needs:
<A HREF="http://chaosinc.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>http://chaosinc.keenspace.com</A>

Drollstreet · Post by **Drollstreet** » Mon Sep 11, 2000 3:17 am

I'm later than Erin, but Please review mine. It's located at <A HREF="http://drollstreet.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>http://drollstreet.keenspace.com</A>

Brian Young · Post by **Brian Young** » Sun Sep 24, 2000 2:47 am

It would be nice to finally get some feedback on my strip. No one has ever given me any opinion on it and no one ever posts on my message board. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/frown.gif"> The url is <A HREF="http://boygirlclub.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>http://boygirlclub.keenspace.com</A> Yay! ------------------
Brian E. Young
<A HREF="http://mobius5.comicpage.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://mobius5.comicpage.com/</A>
<A HREF="http://boygirlclub.keenspace.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://boygirlclub.keenspace.com/</A>

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sun Sep 24, 2000 7:59 am

Recieved!Still working hard... Haven't worked on the reviews for a few days (desperately hard work) but took some time off from my own comic to do some work. I think this'll be a public thing (all cartoonists get their comics reviewed if they want, not just Keenspace) once I get the site up. But of course, who knows for now...I need a good provider for the comic. I don't want to use Keenspace because I don't want the banner up top, as well as the review site meddling with my comic statistics.I know that I've been offered space, but I'm not quite sure what to say. What I need to know is whether I can directly have space on a server for the site, with no strings attached. Of course I'll show my gratitude for such an offering, but what I hope is to not have any required banners on the page. Perhaps I can voluntarily have a changing banner up top, since it would be neat to promote new comics (changing every few days or something) but I don't think it'd be necessary or even wanted to have the Keenspace banner there.------------------
Dinosaurs Need Coffee!-Ben
http://www.fishandworm.com

Joshua_w · Post by **Joshua_w** » Sun Sep 24, 2000 9:37 am

Voluntary reviews? Good god!My comic is Inside Joke, and can be found at 'http://insidejoke.keenspace.com'.Unfortunately, I don't have a scanner for now, so tehre won't be any new strips for a while. Feh. I'll be posting it again as soon as I can.Thanks,
--jwhBy the way, I like your comic.
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Joshua W. Hammerstedt
Read the <A HREF="http://www.insidejoke.keenspace.com" TARGET=_blank>Inside Joke</A> archive until I return. And return I shall.[This message has been edited by joshua_w (edited 09-24-2000).]