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RE: Day 43: 5 Minute Freewrite - Prompt: camping
thank you for your feedback. I am still playing with the idea and am trying to figure out a way to make it less work. So, basically, I am thinking that I would love to choose from all freewrites unless someone really doesn't want to be included. That way, permission is implied and I don't have to hunt down everyone. If it becomes too time consuming, it is not sustainable.
But you are thinking peoples feelings get hurt if they are not included? Which probably all regulars will be included one way or another.....
I think you should start a discord channel, then post the daily prompt. That way, you need not notify every member each day. It is less time consuming for you. Those who are genuinely interested will join the discord and participate daily. thanks for making it special for all of us
That is one way to go. And I don't have to give everyone a prompt. It is on my blog and by now, people can and often do find it on their own. Reading and commenting on everyone's post is more of a community and friendship building action and soon, I will only be able to that some of the days. right now, I am off from some of my obligations and can spend the time. Keeping it here keeps activity on the blockchain, we can vote on comments and new people can find us.
I don't think I have the time to manage a discord channel on top of what I do. Believe me, there will be days where either people have to find the prompt and also, others will step up and help to nurture the newcomers along.
Also links should be inserted in the discord channel so that you can easily check it out
Rather, someone who didn't intend to give permission (since sometimes these are fairly raw) would accidentally have allowed you to use it, and then there would be a fuss about opt-in (which is something we all hate that Facebook does)
My counter-proposal would be that people need to give permission to use it. It should be the same amount of work for you, a little more for them, but they're actively opting in.
hmm. true. It already is published for the world to see if it is here on Steemit. We shall see. I still have to work out all the tech stuff. I am so not familiar with all of that.
And then get started with those who already are on board....
Ya. But, while something may be out there for all to see, perhaps it is not the work they want featured. Or, contrariwise, perhaps they feel differently about work being read aloud than being read on a screen. Or broadcasting Or or or. I think people's sense of ownership over content changes when others begin using it, and explicit permission should be sought. Whether it's legal or not, isn't the issue so much as whether it's NICE ;) I think people would feel extra nice being asked. I know it's an extra dollop of work, but perhaps you could solicit a helper! :P (I might be persuaded)
I will take you up on the helper offer :) This has turned into quite a time commitment. But I do love the community that is developing. But there are days when I don't get to my own freewrite..... And that is why I am trying to find an easy way. Some already have said they would like it. so, maybe some will give permission and other's will be asked..... And actually, I would love it if people read there own work. But i don't know all the tech stuff yet.
You let me know! I'll be happy to reach out to people when you're ready to get up and running!