Albert Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I've posted requests like this in the past, but haven't gotten much traction.. So this time I'm going to up the ante a bit. I'm looking for people to write news postings for the front page, which I will then edit (if necessary) and post. Basically, here's what I've written about this in the past: --- I don't get the opportunity to post news to the front page of AtariAge as often as I'd like. To that end, I'd like to try and enlist the aid of fellow AtariAge members who might be interested in contributing news items. This would involve writing up one to two paragraph news blurbs, an appropriate title, and (optionally) finding an appropriate image for the news posting. I would then edit the text as necessary, properly scale the image and post up the news on the front page if it's something I feel is worthy and relevant to AtariAge. I also always start up a forum topic regarding the item, if one does not yet exist. News that I would consider relevant includes: - New Atari 2600/5200/7800/Lynx/Jaguar homebrew releases - Atari-related prototype discoveries/releases - New issues of Atari-related publications (newsletters (printed or online)) - Gaming expo announcements - Atari-related emulator announcements/updates - New Atari-related hardware/software announcement/releases - Major Atari Corporation-related news And so forth. If it's classic gaming related in some fashion and has an Atari slant of any kind, then I'll consider posting it. If it's not Atari-related, I may still consider posting it, but don't feel bad if I choose not to. --- Now, what I'm going to do differently this time around is if I end up using any news that you write up, I will gift you a one-month AtariAge Subscription. If you are already a subscriber, I will extend your subscription by a month. Please PM me news items directly and I will let you know if I feel it's worthy to post on the front page, and if so, if what you've written is suitable. Thanks! ..Al 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svenski Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'd be interested in giving you a hand Al, PM me if you want - no need to bother with a free subscription. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'd be interested in giving you a hand Al, PM me if you want - no need to bother with a free subscription. Just sent you a PM, thanks! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animan Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) I'm more than willing to help out with this. PM me if you want. Edited September 12, 2011 by Animan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'm in if you need some help. I write occassionally for Tastes Like Comics and I'm an literature teacher so pm me and maybe I can put something together this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptenmaterial Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I do game reviews for my college paper- hardly cutting edge news, but if you are looking for a change of pace I'm here to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Rev Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 What about other classic systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm an literature teacher D'OH! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamakazi Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm currently attending college for an associate's degree in web design. I'd like the opportunity to try and lend a hand. PM me on what I need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) I'm in if you need some help. I write occassionally for Tastes Like Comics and I'm a literature teacher so pm me and maybe I can put something together this weekend. Nobody is perfect. I can't believe I did that. That is so embarrasing. Edited September 13, 2011 by gorfcadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrozoneorg Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I would be happy to lend a hand. We have a magazine in the UK called Retro Gamer. They have a home brew section which often contains new atari games. I could send you details and / or write up reviews etc etc. Of course nothing will be copied from the magazine, would just use it to find the new releases and their availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I would be happy to lend a hand. We have a magazine in the UK called Retro Gamer. They have a home brew section which often contains new atari games. I could send you details and / or write up reviews etc etc. Of course nothing will be copied from the magazine, would just use it to find the new releases and their availability. Or you could just frequent the sites were information and releases of interest are made like AA member TMR (Retrogamer's homebrew section author) does . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrozoneorg Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I have a full time job, a Wife and a small baby. I wish I had time to trawl the web. I buy Retro Gamer so I don't have to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm in if you need some help. I write occassionally for Tastes Like Comics and I'm a literature teacher so pm me and maybe I can put something together this weekend. Nobody is perfect. I can't believe I did that. That is so embareassing. On top of that, you said 'bare ass' in public. Unbelievable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Would those news regarding expos only be limited to the USA? Or would you also post about e.g. Retrobörse in Bochum/Germany? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 It's good to see some "new news" on the front page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esplonky Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I can try to lend a hand, pm me al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petik1 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I know I'm not a prominent member on the forums, but I do a bit of writing on my blog. If you care to, check it out and see if it's what you're looking for: techsquid.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Maybe if I spent less time playing Atari and reading comics I'd be better at my job RT... but that just isn't going to happen. I say much worse than bare ass every time I grade research papers. That's why I always take them home. No one should hear the filth I spout correcting MLA citations and pointing out unsupported logic. Mistakes happen; keeps me from being a pompous jerk to my kids when they make mistakes. That and the knowlege that at any point I could go to the student union and wipe the floor with them at Marvel Vs Capcom. Nobody wants to lose to the old man at MVC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 We're just messing around with you, in case you didn't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I know. AA community has been nothing but awesome since I got here CC. Thanks for taking the time to say that though. I even took my system to work last week and let my students come in at lunch and play Dungeon and Super Pac Man to hopfefully encourage some of them into the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zwackery Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm in if you need some help. I write occassionally for Tastes Like Comics and I'm a literature teacher so pm me and maybe I can put something together this weekend. Nobody is perfect. I can't believe I did that. That is so embarrasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Embarrassing. Spellcheck has made me soft. That, and snack cakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduecrum Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 How about resurrecting @AtariAge on twitter when a new front page story appears? Hopefully the front page is more active but not overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 How about resurrecting @AtariAge on twitter when a new front page story appears? Hopefully the front page is more active but not overwhelming. Yes, I very much intend to do that, and should have done so with the last several news items I posted. Thanks for the reminder. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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