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Artsy Wartsy Stuff #53

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Lyra in a jar?! Ermagherd! best thing ever!... Uh, I mean... Midterms aren't magic.

Seriously, they're even scary sometimes: Midterms are Madness. Anyways, more art after the break!

Miniature Discussion thread #15

Epic bookmark... I forget where from. I'm sure the other blog mods can link the source in the comments

I am busy tonight, so I will be brief. Sethisto once scared a bunch of people on his blog by suggesting he might not want to run his blog forever; that he might one day want to shut EqD down. Now of course this is an improbability for the short term, but longevity and is key for a successful site - and it is something that can't be taken for granted. So how can we ensure this blog runs nicely even if handed down to new mods over the years, indefinitely?

Miniature Discussion post #11

CMC balloon-watchers yay! ...huh: this reminds me of that one EEnE episode with the balloon...

Today we're briefly going to discuss blog matters again, so put your thinking caps on and let's see what we can get!

Miniature discussion post #6

I don't even remember where I found this one...

More odds and ends tonight! not all of which are related this time, after the break.

Miniature discussion post #5

Classic art from a great artist

Today's discussion will be a couple of related odds and ends I'm clearing out of the idea folder. After a few more odds-and-ends discussion posts, the discussions will become 20% cooler, as I finally get to some of my better discussion ideas.

1. It looks like we're still going back and forth about the future blog name: the idea we're stuck on is that while Discord's Domain is indeed a great name and describes the current blog very well, it doesn't quite convey what we want for the future of this blog as well as Canterlot Watchtower. Just keeping folks in the loop. Anyone want to add a last-minute idea to break the tie?
2. Anyways, thank goodness we're changing the blog name/address, because EqD has started blocking links and text which include the blog name. This has been interpreted by some as a sign that we are competing with Equestria Daily. As cautious man and an optimist, I wouldn't go as far as to say that; this blog won't be able to take the same route as EqD: we just wouldn't be able to beat EqD at its own games: they've got a two year head-start to optimize and really burrow into the brony community. So then folks: What do you think? Is competition inevitable? Or can we avoid it/foster collaborative relations instead?
3. Anyways one way to ensure that this blog can coexist with all other brony websites out there is to find our own niche, and follow our own path. We need some unique long-term goals for what this blog should be in the future: ideals to strive for that will set us apart from other websites. Goals like fostering adaptability, cooperative spirit and punctuality in this blog. Goals like one day making it feel like while you're on this site you're getting an unobstructed bird's-eye view of the fandom, and you're in an oasis and refuge for thoughtful debate. Goals like making sure  we moderators continue to participate in comment threads and discussions, cultivating a welcoming, respectful and inherently community-building culture on this site. That last one is a powerful asset: commenters can be a valuable source of news to us, and we can be a valuable podium and platform for them, in a symbiotic way. These are only a few of the goals we can aim for, some of which we already do aim for. But what others do you think we should strive to acheive? Do you agree/disagree with any of these goals? If so, why?

Miniature Discussion post #4

These comics can't come out soon enough!

For this post I’d like to start out with a quote from John De Lancie on the purpose of the Bronycon Documentary, then prompt discussion about two related topics:

Miniature Discussion post #3

Earlier today Sweetie Bot had the awkward experience of trying to explain the abbreviation EqM to a bunch of Youtube commenters. Currently EqM Stands for Equestria Megathreads. Megathreads were arbitrarily defined but typically long threads on EqD In which most of the mods here participated. This site was made originally so that EqD didn't have to be cluttered with megathreads. Since the term is an inside joke, the humor doesn't really transfer to wa broader audience well. And besides, having the Eq- in the abbreviation might give the subtle impression that the site is an EqD knockoff.

It was suggested in discussion amongst some of the mods that perhaps EqM is not the best name for this site, so we brainstormed a whole bunch of other potential names with various changes after the page break:

Miniature Discussion post #2

Partaking in crazy discussions and crediting sources! Like a Sir!

So that first miniature discussion post was indeed miniature, restricted in it's discussion a bit by some good last-minute points Sweetie Bot made. Hopefully this one will be slightly larger, though still miniature. Anyways FPLOON wanted me to discuss the relation of change to the brony community. So I shall, after the page break.

Mega Music Post #4

Darned MyLittleBrony.com! 
Y u tag everything that gets on your site?

So let's see what happens when Mike is left in charge of a music post. Prepare yourselves for a most soothing arrangement of compressions and rarefactions of the air surrounding your ears! You read this in Lrrr's voice!

1. Spangle - Prelude to the Bass (Octavia's Theme/Prelude Mashup)
2. Carbon Maestro - Windigos (Canterlot Symphony)
3. Radiarc - Searching for a Friend
4. GaugeN - Pinkamena's Lullaby [Piano Composition / Filler]
5. The Lunar War - It All Begins In Ponyville
6.)MichauDotCom - Mafia 'n' Stuff [VISUALS]
7.)Sim Gretina - Rare Diamonds
8.)My little pony: Black Sunrise

Blog6+1 Discussion

Allright, guys.  It's time to talk organization.  Who's gonna do what, schedules, and other such details.  No description is needed, just get in there and start deliberating.  After the break.