Interested in writing for PriusChat?

**Danny** · 12-08-2008, 12:07 PM

Do you have an interest in the Toyota Prius and other Hybrid/Green car technologies? Do you like to enjoy writing and letting others know how you feel about a specific issue or topic?

If you do, PriusChat is now looking for members who are interested in writing news articles, blog posts, and/or editorials.

In the coming weeks the Prius & Hybrid News forum will be changed from its current state of free-for-all posting into a true news & editorial hub for the Toyota Prius and Hybrid technologies. We still want to include as many members into the process as possible, so if you have any interest in writing stories for the site, please contact me using the Contact Us link.

No articles will be too big or too small and no topic will be out of bounds.

Thanks!

Danny

Rokeby · 12-08-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

...In the coming weeks the Prius & Hybrid News forum will be changed from its
current state of free-for-all posting into a true news & editorial hub for the
Toyota Prius and Hybrid technologies. We still want to include as many
members into the process as possible...

Danny,

If it's not letting the cat out of the bag:

Does this mean you're going to what I might call for lack of a better term a
"two level" format like CleanMPG.com, with authored lead articles?

Does this new format involve posts needing to be "moderated" or approved
before appearing in the forums?

**Tideland Prius** · 12-08-2008, 08:27 PM

Hopefully it doesn't become like GH. I never read the admin-only news posts at the bottom. I'd rather just read whatever someone posts (assuming it's a link to a news article)

SPEEDEAMON · 12-09-2008, 12:10 PM

I visit many car oriented sites that have the editorials and news as the main focus and that's fine but the beauty of Prius Chat comes from the many interesting regulars who post their ideas, thoughts and experiences. I have gained so much knowledge from the collective posts in the short time I have been here. Why not keep the present format and incorporate editorials and articles at the top. Why fix something that's not broke?
Just my 2 Yen.

M8s · 12-09-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

In the coming weeks the Prius & Hybrid News forum will be changed from its current state of free-for-all posting into a true news & editorial hub for the Toyota Prius and Hybrid technologies.

I kind of like the way the forum works now but I try to remain open to new ideas and evolution. Is there a Web site that is set up the way you're proposing? Knowing what it will look like may encourage people to volunteer as writers.

**Danny** · 12-09-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokeby

Danny,

If it's not letting the cat out of the bag:

Does this mean you're going to what I might call for lack of a better term a
"two level" format like CleanMPG.com, with authored lead articles?

Does this new format involve posts needing to be "moderated" or approved
before appearing in the forums?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

Hopefully it doesn't become like GH. I never read the admin-only news posts at the bottom. I'd rather just read whatever someone posts (assuming it's a link to a news article)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEEDEAMON

I visit many car oriented sites that have the editorials and news as the main focus and that's fine but the beauty of Prius Chat comes from the many interesting regulars who post their ideas, thoughts and experiences. I have gained so much knowledge from the collective posts in the short time I have been here. Why not keep the present format and incorporate editorials and articles at the top. Why fix something that's not broke?
Just my 2 Yen.

The idea is to keep what we currently have with the News forum and build on it by having an area for "Featured Articles" which would be PC-authored content, and then still have a block on the front page for the user-submitted news. We're not going to be "doing away" with the current News forum, but instead adding a bit of editorial & formatting touch to some of the best news items posted and throwing in original content from whoever might be interested in having their writing appear on PriusChat's front page.

bac · 12-09-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEEDEAMON

I visit many car oriented sites that have the editorials and news as the main focus and that's fine but the beauty of Prius Chat comes from the many interesting regulars who post their ideas, thoughts and experiences. I have gained so much knowledge from the collective posts in the short time I have been here. Why not keep the present format and incorporate editorials and articles at the top. Why fix something that's not broke?
Just my 2 Yen.

Gotta +1 in a big way.

... Brad

jeffreykb · 12-09-2008, 09:26 PM

I like the current format...but I'll reserve judgement.

hyo silver · 12-10-2008, 02:33 PM

Aye kin right reel good, and ma smelling is excel ant.

kenmce · 12-10-2008, 05:29 PM

Does this mean we can't get snarky about Toyota? Do they want copyright?

12-08-2008, 12:07 PM	#1
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 209 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 37	Interested in writing for PriusChat? Do you have an interest in the Toyota Prius and other Hybrid/Green car technologies? Do you like to enjoy writing and letting others know how you feel about a specific issue or topic? If you do, PriusChat is now looking for members who are interested in writing news articles, blog posts, and/or editorials. In the coming weeks the Prius & Hybrid News forum will be changed from its current state of free-for-all posting into a true news & editorial hub for the Toyota Prius and Hybrid technologies. We still want to include as many members into the process as possible, so if you have any interest in writing stories for the site, please contact me using the Contact Us link. No articles will be too big or too small and no topic will be out of bounds. Thanks! Danny __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

12-08-2008, 08:27 PM	#3
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Interested in writing for PriusChat? Hopefully it doesn't become like GH. I never read the admin-only news posts at the bottom. I'd rather just read whatever someone posts (assuming it's a link to a news article)

12-09-2008, 12:10 PM	#4
SPEEDEAMON Professional Car Nut Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 549 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 6 Thanked 39 Times in 25 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Interested in writing for PriusChat? I visit many car oriented sites that have the editorials and news as the main focus and that's fine but the beauty of Prius Chat comes from the many interesting regulars who post their ideas, thoughts and experiences. I have gained so much knowledge from the collective posts in the short time I have been here. Why not keep the present format and incorporate editorials and articles at the top. Why fix something that's not broke? Just my 2 Yen.

12-09-2008, 09:26 PM	#8
jeffreykb Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 71 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Interested in writing for PriusChat? I like the current format...but I'll reserve judgement.

12-10-2008, 05:29 PM	#10
kenmce High Voltage Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: terra Posts: 419 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Interested in writing for PriusChat? Does this mean we can't get snarky about Toyota? Do they want copyright?

12-10-2008, 02:33 PM	#9
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,733 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 153 Times in 108 Posts Friends: 63	Aye kin right reel good, and ma smelling is excel ant.

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