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Wanna write for our new website?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
This is for those of you that were not subscribed to our contributors mailing list and so may not have heard:
We've now got to a point where we are looking to find out who would like to write for our new website. We're going to be needing plenty of programme guides, feature articles, all that kind of thing so if you would be interested we'd love to have you on board.
If this might be of interest to you please click here to find out more
Cheers.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Paul W said:
Won't let me register 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: paul watson @ October 25, 2007, 6:54 PMWon't let me register
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Ah, I think I know what went wrong there. Sorry about that Paul. Can you try it again now. Should be fine I think.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: paul watson @ October 25, 2007, 6:54 PMWon't let me register
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It's the quality filter!
arf! arf!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Paul W said:
Harsh frankie... I write good me! 
Error - "We already have your details recorded in our contributors database?!? If you wish to change or add to your details please email us: contact@sitcom.co.uk"
all good?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I've filled the form out!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
So have I, by jove.
(I'm bringing 'by jove' back.)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
By jove, you're right woman!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Bringing back out of date phrase?! That's just not cricket!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
By jove never went, in my book, by jove..
..as I am a Ken Dodd fan..
In fact Zooo I have a sketch I wrote about Kenn Dodd and Russell Brand and I'll put it in critique, by jove!!!
The Zero sense of humour Zone xxx
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Paul W said:
It just won't work by jove!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
i hear jamie jones is being drafted in onto the writing team, big money i hear too
do you agree?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Paul W said:
H'es righting al the revews on birds of a fether!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
If the pay is as much as the global mod then i'm in. Another £30,000 per annum plus expenses
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Thanks very much to everyone who has expressed an interest in getting involved so far. It's really appreciated. Emails explaining more will be going out in a week or so.
Quote: Frankie Rage @ October 25, 2007, 7:38 PMIt's the quality filter!
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LOL
Quote: paul watson @ October 27, 2007, 10:59 AMall good?
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Yes - all good thanks Paul.
Quote: Leevil @ October 27, 2007, 7:10 PMi hear jamie jones is being drafted in onto the writing team
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Sorry this isn't true... I'm actually making him Chief Editor! A man with that sort of passion deserves it. The new site will consist entirely of smilies.
Quote: ajp29 @ October 28, 2007, 6:55 AMIf the pay is as much as the global mod then i'm in. Another £30,000 per annum plus expenses
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Actually Adam if you read the contract closely it's you paying us £30k a year
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: Mark @ October 30, 2007, 10:04 AMSorry this isn't true... I'm actually making him Chief Editor! A man with that sort of passion deserves it. The new site will consist entirely of smilies.
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I've already started writing. I currently writing up an entry for QI.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Probably stick to the basics if you're writing up already Ian. We're completely reorganising and changing what information we store, nevermind how we actually store it. All input will be appreciated of course, but we'd hate for you to spend hours writing up something which we won't actually be able to use!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Wouldn't mind writing a regular monthly writers' article about a classic sitcom and how the structure and characterisation of the piece lead to its success.
Obviously, this would have to be counter-pointed by sitcoms that were much hyped but failed to deliver, exposing the flaws in the comedy.
I feel I am sufficiently knowledgable and arrogant about comedy to do this. Would, of course, have to allow debate about my opinions (however ignorant and ill-informed).
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I'm giving an 'ok' to that one purely because of my own personal interest. Don't care what Mark thinks of it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Tim Walker @ October 31, 2007, 12:36 AMWouldn't mind writing a regular monthly writers' article about a classic sitcom and how the structure and characterisation of the piece lead to its success.
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We welcome all ideas and contributions Tim - sounds good!
If you haven't already, please fill in the form making sure you tick the relivant box (Feature Article Writer). The reason I ask this is then when it comes time to explain more about submitting content to the new website, issuing logins to the database etc I don't accidently miss you out.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Quote: Aaron @ October 31, 2007, 12:49 AMI'm giving an 'ok' to that one purely because of my own personal interest. Don't care what Mark thinks of it.
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Cheers.
I realise this offer is "subject to status".
I'm relatively new as a member to this site, however, have dipped in and out of it as a guest for a good while.
You can see a bit of my recent biog on the Writer's forum, where I started (what I hope will be continuing) a thread about 'SUBMISSIONS'...etc.)
I'm 34 with a long interest in sitcom and general comedy going back to 1950's humour.
I'd like to start with contemporary sitcoms such as 'Father Ted', 'The Office' and 'The Thick Of It', and comparing how the same writing skills apply to the sitcoms of the 70's shows such as 'The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin', 'Rising Damp', 'Fawlty Towers'.
A monthly submission for writer's consumption, concerning the technical points of how good comedy, regardless of era, is always based on character, plot and scene structure.
It would, of course, have a forum to criticise my opinions, but I am at least confident enough to know these shows and know why they succeeded.
Cheers.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Ah we submitted a response at exactly the same time there - I must have beaten you by a fraction of a second to the post button. In case you missed my response Tim please see above your last post.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Quote: Mark @ October 31, 2007, 1:00 AMWe welcome all ideas and contributions Tim - sounds good!
If you haven't already, please fill in the form making sure you tick the relivant box (Feature Article Writer). The reason I ask this is then when it comes time to explain more about submitting content to the new website, issuing logins to the database etc I don't accidently miss you out.
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Form filled in, sir!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Tim Walker @ October 31, 2007, 1:07 AMForm filled in, sir!
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Cheers Tim! I'll be in touch with more info about the new site etc in a couple of weeks then - at that point we'll be ready to engage with everyone in regards to the specifics of what they'd like to write about so will no doubt talk in more depth about your ideas then
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Badge said:
I'd love to read Tim's column. Sounds like a great idea.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Walker said:
I've filled out the form. I'll be studying journalism at university soon, so this should provide me with some useful experience.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, monkeybeard said:
I have filled in the form as well.
Seeing as I'm a big comedy geek with endless, useless (to some) knowledge of the subject batting around my head I hope I will be able to let some of that information out for others to wallow in.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Are we still going to have Sketch Wars and The Executive Bathroom on the new site?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jacparov said:
I think i signed up!
Aaron on the new site i'd like to do an overview of Dear john if thats possible?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Depends if it's any better or more informative than mine as to whether it gets published.
Or merged. Or whatever.
But yes, feel free to write for whatever show you want.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jacparov said:
cheers, i only ask because you don't have one at the mo.
if you have done one then that is fair enough.
To go even furthur how about doing bio's for the top ten british sitcom writers?
(there is a forum about this on now somewhere). John sullivan would be a wonderful subject for an article for example.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yep, that's exactly the kind of thing we're hoping to provide.
Unless Mark says otherwise.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charley said:
Hahahhahaahahahaha!
I signed up. I bet no fooker comes knocking on my goby door. Teehee!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Oooooooooo...
Charley's Corner: Agony Aunt
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
You're one letter off...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
Dear Charly
I think my penis has died. Its had rigor mortis for 72 hours after the bloke from the matrix gave me a blue pill. Should I call a doctor or do you have a cure?
Yours painfully
Troubled of Darlington
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: jacparov @ November 7, 2007, 11:36 PMcheers, i only ask because you don't have one at the mo.
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Thanks for the interest jacparov. I'll no doubt be in touch soon to talk about things in more depth but just very briefly now - yes, anything we don't have we want!
What I would say is don't write too much just yet... we've got a couple of guidelines we'll be wanting people to follow, plus we obviously need to ensure that people don't start writing about something that another contributor already has in the works (as we won't want duplicates).
When I get in touch with everyone I'll be introducing our clever system of signaling what you're writing about which should avoid the above problems.
Quote: jacparov @ November 7, 2007, 11:36 PMTo go even furthur how about doing bio's for the top ten british sitcom writers?
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Pah! Just the top ten?!? We're looking to have biographies on every British comedy writer that has ever existed!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jacparov said:
cool, cheers mark.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I think Aaron should write the Jim Davidson bio.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I should write most of it. No other way to ensure that the grammar and spelling adheres to my exacting standards.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
As long as you're not responsible for the spellings of newly married comediennes surnames.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
If they've been in TV shows I like, then I tend to be alright.
Besides, I've never claimed to be any good with names!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Paul W said:
Quote: Leevil @ November 8, 2007, 2:56 PMOooooooooo...
Charley's Corner: Agony Aunt
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**graphic images included**
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: paul watson @ November 9, 2007, 11:12 AM**graphic images included**
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Thanks to everyone who has expressed an interest in getting involved in contributing content to the new website - really kind of you all! I've had a great response and am pleased to say there's 100s of new guides now in the works.
I believe I've now emailed everyone who has expressed an interest in getting involved but if you haven't got an email from me in the last week (and it isn't in your spam filter) please do private message me so I can explain all! Also, if you haven't expressed an interest yet but are now interested in getting involved it's not too late!
Here's a brief summary of what's going on:
NOW:
People have started to write about the comedies and people they've got ticked in our contributors system.
NEXT WEEK:
I'll be ready to talk to everyone interested in writing feature articles about what topics they're thinking of covering.
LATER THIS MONTH (2 WEEKS):
Our database input screens will be ready and anything that's been written can be submitted. At this point we'll also get the ball rolling on transferring existing content and plugging the gaps in our database (with help from our 'versatile researchers').
FEBRUARY:
The guide writing continues so our database is packed full of data. We'll also be finishing off the various new website features and testing everything.
START OF MARCH:
If all has gone to plan the new website becomes public and sitcom.co.uk is switched off and redirected to the new website.
Cheers again for everyones help and support. If you have any questions about contributing or our plans do let me know!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Hi Mark - is to late to offer to write reviews? Also - will the new site have the capability for the members to create their own blogs?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Never too late to contribute, Simon! Send Mark a PM and he'll get back to you with more info (if he hasn't already).
As for blogs, no. There are plenty of free services (Blogger being the predominant one of course) which allow you to write a blog, and the website field in your profile can then be used to link to it. You'll be able to submit your own reviews for shows, DVDs and so on, but our intention is to be an information resource, rather than just another bland duplicate-every-feature-on-the-web site - plus of course, much in the same way as the YouTube channel was proposed recently, anything written in a blog hosted by the BCG would/could be seen as being promoted or authorised in some way by us. Which I'm sure you'll understand we really can't do!
Hope that helps.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Simon Stratton @ January 11, 2008, 1:35 PMHi Mark - is to late to offer to write reviews? Also - will the new site have the capability for the members to create their own blogs?
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At the moment we're looking to collect purely factual information. But, as Aaron says, the new website will have a "review this show" type page attached to every comedy in the database. Once we launch you'd be more than welcome to use that to submit your reviews about various shows.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Need any artwork/graphics?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Paul W said:
Probably best to give Aaron/Mark a PM/ Email on that one GT.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jake How said:
I can not wait to see the new website.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Ok, I can right. Just let me no wot 2 doe!!111