The people in the industry have given us all the ammunition they can. I don't see how we'll ever get a better chance than this to help them out. Ever.
Y'know, about that Gamasutra interview... when I first read it I couldn't help thinking that it was released, now of all times, precisely
because of either Jack's statement or our talk of running ads.
Most likely I'm overthinking things, and believing outside sources are paying more attentino to us than they really are. However. It
is pretty advantageous timing, refreshing the story in the public eye (or the eyes of the industry followers at least) so close to when we had been looking to catch that very same attention. I wonder if somebody was holding back those insider viewpoints, waiting for the time when they would be most helpful.
Either way, I agree that this is the right time to act. Unfortunately time isn't really something I can promise in good conscience, since I have to deal with a lot of frequent and extended interruptions. Money though, that I can do. I'm not made of it but I can and will give to something I think is worthwhile.
I guess the only other thing I could add is this:
I think I saw it suggested that, to avoid one person handling everybody's money, each individual would be responsible for one block of ad time in one location. That makes sense, but if we go with that option I'd suggest one central organizer keep a timetable for each site and their respective ad size/locations, as well as how much ad time was purchased for that "spot". For example, "Headers at Massively are booked straight through from Monday through Saturday. Have the next person put theirs on the sidebar at Ten Ton Hammer," and so on. I'd suggest even making a list of which sections of the site are most beneficial and filling those first. Meaning, let's say headers are the most seen location no matter which site you're talking about, and the second most seen is sidebars (I don't know if they are, it's just an example). In that case, you'd fill each site's header spot, then move on to each site's sidebar, and so on. When all the options are full, you either find new sites or start at the beginning and book more time.
Anyone who wishes to buy ads would PM the organizer with how much money they're willing to spend; the organizer would PM them back with the necessary links and which size & location of ad to book; then they would PM the organizer again afterward to confirm the purchase and details. This way we would avoid 100 people booking the same two spots on the same two sites, while everywhere else goes bare. You know, ensure the widest possible coverage.
Of course if those details have already been worked out, or if that idea only sounds good because I'm half asleep, then feel free to ignore me
