We Have A Problem...

UtahApocalypse · 05-21-2007, 09:29 PM

Everyone needs to read this article on digg. Also they should read the comments. I do understand somewhat there point. digg has been a good place to be able and get out information, since the MSM wont. However, due to how many posts, and diggs articles are getting we are wearing out our welcome. I think we have hit a critical mass where we will start losing support from people that read digg rather then gaining and getting the word out. I know that Ron Paul articles are not all coming from any one site so we cant really stop them from being posted. What we can do though is use digg as it is truly intended. Bury articles that do not have quality information. bury articles that are just dupes of other articles. Dont just blindly digg articles if you haven't read them. and most important DO NOT USE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. definitely still digg articles that are new and have important facts. take part in discussion and education people on Ron Paul's stance on the issues. Lets be respectful of the digg community and not turn them against us.

http://www.digg.com/tech_news/10_Sit...ate_Digg_s_TOS

swatmc · 05-21-2007, 09:47 PM

I think everyone should take it down a notch. Wait until just after June 5th's debate and then get another wave of info, blogs, message board posts, phone calls, etc.

You don't want to burn people out on the election in general when it's so far away.

You also don't want to force anything on people.

Politely suggest Ron Paul as an alternative to the mainstream candidates: Obama, Hilary, Giuliani, and McCain. And back it up with logic, facts, reason, and the US Constitution. Which is what just about everybody has been doing.

Everybody needs to pace themselves.

Myself included.

-Mike

cujothekitten · 05-21-2007, 09:51 PM

Yeah I mentioned this earlier in another post. I don't use digg very often but I can't imagine this being an attractive way to get your message across. I've also noticed the same thing happens on youtube and that can get kind of irritating. I'm cool with 2 pages of different Ron Paul videos but when it's 2 pages of the same video it's kind of annoying... I can only guess what it's like for everyone else (though I haven't heard to much about it in the comments).

Anyway, cool down on the digging. Only digg one of the articles, there's no reason to upload 5 copies and try to get them on the front page.

swatmc · 05-21-2007, 09:58 PM

I think that all the supporters of Ron Paul need to all be accounted for and there should be some kind of hierarchy .

Organization is paramount and everyone needs to be kept in check, should not cross boundaries, and should all act in the interest of nothing less than Ron Paul winning the presidency.

Does putting certain videos on youtube help? Does calling Hannity's how a few hundred time help? I am not sure.

Ron Paul is a great candidate for president... nothing more... nothing less.

The people out there supporting Ron Paul are part of a revolution, make no mistake. However, we all need order, discipline, organization, motivation, accountability, etc.

What's the best way to do this?

winston84 · 05-21-2007, 10:06 PM

I don't even have a Digg account, but I concur. There are some videos and articles that don't deserve the attention they are garnering. There is especially no reason to have duplicate videos. Good thread, bump this up.

Kandilynn · 05-21-2007, 10:08 PM

The only thing I do on digg is read articles. Sometimes, I might leave a comment, and on rare occasions if it is an article I haven't seen before I will digg it.

I know there are people who abuse digg, but I'm not one of them. And I think that a lot of the diggers are techies that are frustrated that there is a politics section at all. There was an article about Bush and they were complaining saying that they remember the good old days when tech articles were on the front page.

cujothekitten · 05-21-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatmc

Does putting certain videos on youtube help? Does calling Hannity's how a few hundred time help? I am not sure.

Calling Hannity doesn't do squat (his listeners are half brain dead) but by all means keep uploading to youtube, he has a healthy following on there. As long as there isn't 10 copies of the same video on the front page no one will mind.

For digg people shouldn't make multiple accounts and digg everything Paul. If you're going to create a digg article make sure you're only making one so there aren't multiple copies... besides that just waters down the diggs and comments.

We should continue to vote on the online polls for sure.

billv · 05-21-2007, 10:26 PM

In case it wasn't seen earlier, drop the buzz a notch at places like digg. It is gettting a bit ridiculous that Ron Paul is in every story on the front page. The users of the community seem rather annoyed and it's going to start rubbing off on Ron too. Just be judicious in where you place stories or comments and ask yourself is it welcome here or not first.

billv · 05-21-2007, 10:31 PM

Also, just spread the word to other supporters to pace themselves, I've thought this myself. Keep getting the word out but be very judicious in the manner you do it. Just try not to turn anyone off to Ron. First impressions are everything.

DrKevorkian · 05-21-2007, 10:32 PM

Completely agree. We're starting to earn enemies there. Tone it down and only digg stories that have new information, not just rehashed old stuff.

05-21-2007, 09:29 PM	#1
UtahApocalypse Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Muskegon, MI Posts: 3,972	We Have A Problem... Everyone needs to read this article on digg. Also they should read the comments. I do understand somewhat there point. digg has been a good place to be able and get out information, since the MSM wont. However, due to how many posts, and diggs articles are getting we are wearing out our welcome. I think we have hit a critical mass where we will start losing support from people that read digg rather then gaining and getting the word out. I know that Ron Paul articles are not all coming from any one site so we cant really stop them from being posted. What we can do though is use digg as it is truly intended. Bury articles that do not have quality information. bury articles that are just dupes of other articles. Dont just blindly digg articles if you haven't read them. and most important DO NOT USE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. definitely still digg articles that are new and have important facts. take part in discussion and education people on Ron Paul's stance on the issues. Lets be respectful of the digg community and not turn them against us. http://www.digg.com/tech_news/10_Sit...ate_Digg_s_TOS __________________ Follow the Liberty Candidates Twitter List

05-21-2007, 09:58 PM	#4
swatmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 218	Idea that might keep thing organized... I think that all the supporters of Ron Paul need to all be accounted for and there should be some kind of hierarchy . Organization is paramount and everyone needs to be kept in check, should not cross boundaries, and should all act in the interest of nothing less than Ron Paul winning the presidency. Does putting certain videos on youtube help? Does calling Hannity's how a few hundred time help? I am not sure. Ron Paul is a great candidate for president... nothing more... nothing less. The people out there supporting Ron Paul are part of a revolution, make no mistake. However, we all need order, discipline, organization, motivation, accountability, etc. What's the best way to do this?

05-21-2007, 10:06 PM	#5
winston84 No longer a member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 405	I don't even have a Digg account, but I concur. There are some videos and articles that don't deserve the attention they are garnering. There is especially no reason to have duplicate videos. Good thread, bump this up. Last edited by winston84; 05-21-2007 at 11:17 PM.

05-21-2007, 10:26 PM	#8
billv Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 445	Drop the Buzz a Notch In case it wasn't seen earlier, drop the buzz a notch at places like digg. It is gettting a bit ridiculous that Ron Paul is in every story on the front page. The users of the community seem rather annoyed and it's going to start rubbing off on Ron too. Just be judicious in where you place stories or comments and ask yourself is it welcome here or not first.

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05-21-2007, 09:47 PM	#2
swatmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 218	I think everyone should take it down a notch. Wait until just after June 5th's debate and then get another wave of info, blogs, message board posts, phone calls, etc. You don't want to burn people out on the election in general when it's so far away. You also don't want to force anything on people. Politely suggest Ron Paul as an alternative to the mainstream candidates: Obama, Hilary, Giuliani, and McCain. And back it up with logic, facts, reason, and the US Constitution. Which is what just about everybody has been doing. Everybody needs to pace themselves. Myself included. -Mike

05-21-2007, 09:51 PM	#3
cujothekitten Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,249	Yeah I mentioned this earlier in another post. I don't use digg very often but I can't imagine this being an attractive way to get your message across. I've also noticed the same thing happens on youtube and that can get kind of irritating. I'm cool with 2 pages of different Ron Paul videos but when it's 2 pages of the same video it's kind of annoying... I can only guess what it's like for everyone else (though I haven't heard to much about it in the comments). Anyway, cool down on the digging. Only digg one of the articles, there's no reason to upload 5 copies and try to get them on the front page.

05-21-2007, 10:08 PM	#6
Kandilynn Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Broken Bow, Ok Posts: 242	The only thing I do on digg is read articles. Sometimes, I might leave a comment, and on rare occasions if it is an article I haven't seen before I will digg it. I know there are people who abuse digg, but I'm not one of them. And I think that a lot of the diggers are techies that are frustrated that there is a politics section at all. There was an article about Bush and they were complaining saying that they remember the good old days when tech articles were on the front page.

05-21-2007, 10:31 PM	#9
billv Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 445	Also, just spread the word to other supporters to pace themselves, I've thought this myself. Keep getting the word out but be very judicious in the manner you do it. Just try not to turn anyone off to Ron. First impressions are everything.

05-21-2007, 10:32 PM	#10
DrKevorkian Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 52	Completely agree. We're starting to earn enemies there. Tone it down and only digg stories that have new information, not just rehashed old stuff.