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August 21, 2007
ideas?
Hi. As you can tell, I stopped updating Crafting Japanese a while back, due to a constellation of issues. Considering the frequency with which people are still sending me links, I think there's still a big audience for something like this site, though. I would like to keep it going, but the existing format is just too much work for me. I think there are a few possibilities about how to continue:
1. Status quo. I leave the site up as a reference, but don't update it any more. Send people to Flickr or something instead for new stuff.
2. Handoff. Someone else volunteers to run the site. I could either give you an account here and you could modify my framework (I'm happy to continue to host), or I could give you all the existing data and you could start fresh.
3. Some sort of group blog. The way we do Whip Up is sort of the model; contributers would get accounts and be able to add their own projects. I don't think it would be too hard for people to navigate the Movable Type backend (I would write up instructions), but it does require extra initiative from contributers. Would anybody actually participate if I did it this way?
Other ideas? I hate to see my poor site die from neglect, but I just can't keep it up.
Posted by maitreya at August 21, 2007 04:17 PM
Comments
Crafting Japanese is the whole reason I started my craft blog. I would hate to see it die, too.
I'm VERY interested in keeping it alive. I'm going to talk to my husband and see if there is any way for we could handle running the site (I already have some ideas) ...
I also like the group blog idea. Although there is a ton of great reference info here, there are always new things that could be added. I would definitely contribute if that is the direction you choose.
Posted by: futuregirl at August 21, 2007 05:11 PM
What I think:
1. Well I like using flickr but I like your site better for the categories. The reason is because on flickr it might not be labeled the same or at all and one might never find what they want. Your site is nice and organized, one click and I see exactly what I'm looking for.
2. I am volunteering to help. Yikes am I getting myself into something big here? :) I'd be happy to update when people send in reviews or projects.
3. I think a group blog can be a good idea, just as long as everyone keeps it nice and organized the way you have it. Can you tell I'm big on organization?? :-D
Posted by: Kuky at August 21, 2007 05:24 PM
1. flickr might work beautifully, with different sets for each book
3. That could be a lot of fun!
Posted by: jennicakes at August 21, 2007 05:54 PM
I still use it for reference...don't have the time to help, but would hate to see it go down
Posted by: moki at August 21, 2007 05:57 PM
I still use it for reference...don't have the time to help, but would hate to see it go down
Posted by: moki at August 21, 2007 05:57 PM
I'd love be able to access this site as a reference, so please don't take it down! I do like the group blog idea and would definitely volunteer to help contribute... :)
Posted by: domestic girl at August 21, 2007 06:26 PM
I would really enjoy contributing to a group blog. I make a lot of clothing for my daughter from Japanese pattern books, it would be fun to write up reviews and tips on the different patterns.
Posted by: Donna at August 21, 2007 07:15 PM
I like the idea of a group blog on the model of Whip Up - that is, something that has a (somewhat) consistent editing format, organization, etc. I'm happy to contribute if you decide to go with the group blog!
Posted by: Tamar at August 21, 2007 08:16 PM