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Post by elkawho on Oct 15, 2015 11:48:18 GMT
I really do feel that big finish should be in the name as it shows our roots and what makes us... Not just another Dr who forum I agree with this.
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Post by jasonward on Oct 15, 2015 12:17:56 GMT
I think the name should reflect who we are and where we came from, but I also think we should consider that we might want to become more than just BF, there are other audio production companies out there, and I think as BF become more successful, having blazed a trail and expanded the format, more producers will emerge. It is for that reason that Blue Forgotten Planet is my favourite, it has a very clear nod to our past and present, but doesn't tie our future down.
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Post by Tony Jones on Oct 15, 2015 14:45:17 GMT
So far 50 votes from 28 folks - I'll keep tabs every now and then to see if voting drops away before the close of play Monday. Not quite a two horse race, but a definite preference for something including the name Big Finish
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Post by Ela on Oct 15, 2015 14:51:18 GMT
I don't want Big Finish in the name as I think we should be looking forward not backwards. The name has currency at present but we can expand out from the core idea of 'fans of BF releases' into something slightly more well-rounded, if we get a chance. We also need to bear in mind we might need a much larger membership to sustain any vibrancy, else it could just become a niche for a dozen or so regulars with no wider appeal. This is why I am so keen to get more reviewers / bloggers linked up. We could also look to extend out reach - set up a twitter account (one we get a name) and so on. Well said.
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Post by Ela on Oct 15, 2015 14:54:48 GMT
I really do feel that big finish should be in the name as it shows our roots and what makes us... Not just another Dr who forum I don't think Big Finish needs to in the forum name. As I said in the name nomination thread, it would be better to have the words Big Finish in the subtitle and/or forum description and go with a different name for the forum.
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Post by acousticwolf on Oct 15, 2015 15:13:03 GMT
I have to agree. While we started off being a clone of the Big Finish forum, I get the feeling we are expanding away from that and as long as we choose a name that references Big Finish in someway (e.g. Divergent Universe, Blue Forgotten Planet), it still says where our roots lie without being restricted to being "the (unofficial) Big Finish forum". Having Big Finish in the subtitle or forum description should be enough.
Just my two penneth (cents) worth ...
Tony
EDIT: A thought ... what would happen to us if BF decided to reopen their forum ..?
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Post by Tony Jones on Oct 15, 2015 16:43:53 GMT
EDIT: A thought ... what would happen to us if BF decided to reopen their forum ..? We might not want to go back!
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Post by jasonward on Oct 15, 2015 16:44:26 GMT
EDIT: A thought ... what would happen to us if BF decided to reopen their forum ..? If they did that now, it would be nothing more than a 2nd sucker punch to this community, if they want to do that, then they need to talk to us or the crassness will reach new heights, and I will not hold back from calling the kettle.
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Oct 15, 2015 17:58:57 GMT
So... Apart from
The name The layout The organisation and The colours
We are happy with the forum as it stands
Lol
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Oct 15, 2015 18:00:17 GMT
So. There are three clear leaders...
So far
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Post by Tony Jones on Oct 15, 2015 18:48:24 GMT
So... Apart from The name The layout The organisation and The colours We are happy with the forum as it stands Lol We're working on the name, colour isn't too hard to do, organisation is evolving communally layout we have some limits from Proboards to work within!
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Post by kfbate on Oct 15, 2015 19:06:05 GMT
So... Apart from The name The layout The organisation and The colours We are happy with the forum as it stands Lol We're working on the name, colour isn't too hard to do, organisation is evolving communally layout we have some limits from Proboards to work within! It is often miss quoted that Skaro wasn't built in a day, and I dare say neither will this forum, but I think we are getting there, one member at a time, one idea posted.
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Post by coffeeaddict on Oct 15, 2015 21:46:29 GMT
We still have that new forum smell.
In a way we are like a Timelord getting used to a new body after regenerating.
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Post by Digi on Oct 16, 2015 1:57:18 GMT
Definitely Divergent Universe.
Someone earlier in the thread also mentioned that we probably shouldn't use the name "Big Finish" without permission -- and I think they're absolutely right. Last thing we want is a pack of lawyers descending on us.
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Post by glutamodo on Oct 16, 2015 4:32:58 GMT
I'm one who likes having some kind of direct tie into Big Finish in the name.
And, as I've said before, "divergent" sounds like we are trying to leave something behind, rather than continue something I thought was rather wonderful.
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Post by Ela on Oct 16, 2015 6:16:19 GMT
Definitely Divergent Universe. Someone earlier in the thread also mentioned that we probably shouldn't use the name "Big Finish" without permission -- and I think they're absolutely right. Last thing we want is a pack of lawyers descending on us. That was me. I've kind of been harping on it.
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Post by Ela on Oct 16, 2015 6:17:31 GMT
I'm one who likes having some kind of direct tie into Big Finish in the name. And, as I've said before, "divergent" sounds like we are trying to leave something behind, rather than continue something I thought was rather wonderful. We can have Big Finish in a subtitle/forum description. We don't need to have it in the forum name to let people know we are here primarily to discuss Big Finish releases.
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Oct 16, 2015 8:02:10 GMT
Has anyone actually talked to big finish....
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Oct 16, 2015 8:02:52 GMT
I'll do it.
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Post by Tony Jones on Oct 16, 2015 8:22:11 GMT
I talked to Ian about using Divergent Universe, he passed me up to Nick. I emailed Nick but have had no response. I suspect they won't give a 'yes' as it might be construed as an endorsement.
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