MsDetta Posted September 24, 2002 Posted September 24, 2002 I'm wondering howthe author, Robert E McCammon , was placed in the Movie category. This site was clearly about his books and probably would be better placed under the Literature, Authors, Horror category.
Guest Posted September 24, 2002 Posted September 24, 2002 You're absolutely correct. Authors belong in Arts/Literature/Authors. [Edited: Sorted out, thanks] Category in question [no longer exists]: Arts/Movies/Genres/Horror/Writers Two sites that were there sent to letter subcategories of Arts/Literature/Authors/Horror and a relcat added to Arts/Movies/Genres/Horror instead.
MsDetta Posted September 26, 2002 Author Posted September 26, 2002 I only found the McCammon site through a search on his name. I am surprised that there aren't more listings for his works. I'm glad that you straightened it out. Thanks for replying. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" /> Diane aka MsDetta
uzs980 Posted September 26, 2002 Posted September 26, 2002 Perhaps you would like to become the editor of Arts/Literature/Authors/Horror/M? That's a nice small category to start with - and if you add some sites about McCammon, you could even create a new subcategory for him. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />
MsDetta Posted September 27, 2002 Author Posted September 27, 2002 <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I applied to be an editor for "Modessit" under sci-fi/fantasy. Though I wouldn't mind doing one for McCammon...can you apply to be an editor in more than one place? <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />
totalxsive Posted September 27, 2002 Posted September 27, 2002 If you get accepted as an editor, then you can apply for additional categories once your first category is in ship-shape.
MsDetta Posted September 27, 2002 Author Posted September 27, 2002 Thanks! I'm glad to hear that news...hopefully I'll hear something rather quickly. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" />
giz Posted September 27, 2002 Posted September 27, 2002 I hope you mentioned this thread in your application... it can sometimes make a small difference that there is extra information.
Meta hutcheson Posted September 28, 2002 Meta Posted September 28, 2002 >can you apply to be an editor in more than one place? Once you are an editor, there are "fast-track" methods you can use to get quicker access to other small categories. Once we know you can do decent work, we'll want to get as much out of you as we can. (Modus operandi for a volunteer organization, right?) For instance, if there is no category for "P.D.Q. Bach", you could build one in your editor bookmarks (starting the minute you were accepted to the, say, "Michael Weiss" category), and then ask for it to be moved into public view. You can also take part in editor discussions of pseudo-classical and/or ancient music, thus displaying a breadth of knowledge and consummate eloquence that we can't so easily see in ordinary, potentially pseudonymous, editor applications. And you can see where help is needed, and show a willingness to help that will encourage us to give quickly you all the dirty jobs, including "Arts/Bands and Artists/Britney Spears/Fan Pages/Illiterate" or "Business/Industries/Construction/Spackling and Griping."
MsDetta Posted September 29, 2002 Author Posted September 29, 2002 No, I didn't include it in my application. I posted the question on the forum so the error could be quickly fixed. And it was! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />
MsDetta Posted September 29, 2002 Author Posted September 29, 2002 In reply to hutcheson, "...You can also take part in editor discussions of pseudo-classical and/or ancient music, thus displaying a breadth of knowledge and consummate eloquence that we can't so easily see in ordinary, potentially pseudonymous, editor applications..." I haven't found that section, but I will look for it now. Thanks for the tip. <img src="/images/icons/cool.gif" alt="" /> In reply to hutcheson, "...And you can see where help is needed, and show a willingness to help that will encourage us to give quickly you all the dirty jobs, including "Arts/Bands and Artists/Britney Spears/Fan Pages/Illiterate..." Errr, I think it's time to head out the door! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" alt="" />
giz Posted September 30, 2002 Posted September 30, 2002 Hutcheson points to a forum that is only available to editors, I'm afraid. There is an internal editors only forum on the dmoz.org site. Just in case you thought otherwise (humour doesn't always travel across international boundaries) Hutcheson was joking about being given categories like that. Editors volunteer for whatever they feel like editing, not the other way around. There is an internal list of places where help is wanted, so its always appreciated if someone volunteers for one of those, but by no means is any such thing actually required [Just to set the record straight for anyone who may have misread the humour in Hutchesons post]. [General Note: By the way: Mentioning any Resource Zone threads that you have participated in, when applying to be an editor, does make your application just a tiny bit less anonymous; that is why it can sometimes be a good idea to do so].
MsDetta Posted September 30, 2002 Author Posted September 30, 2002 Furiosity, I think it would be nice if the author's (Robert McCammon) website was also listed in the category "Arts/Literature/Authors/Horror". His website is: http://www.robertrmccammon.com/ Thanks! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />
MsDetta Posted September 30, 2002 Author Posted September 30, 2002 Giz, I understood that Hutcheson was joking, and I hope that my (lol) Graemlins showed that I was also joking about heading for the door. I guess I will have to display my "eloquence" through my posts to the forums. If I were an editor, I rather doubt I would be found in "classical" as my tastes are definitely contemporary (i.e., Stephen King, John Jakes, James Clavell, Robert Jordan, Orson Scott Card--to only name a few). Maybe I should create a website for "bookaholics" like myself? <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" alt="" />
dollsntoys Posted October 5, 2002 Posted October 5, 2002 msdetta, You stated: If I were an editor, I rather doubt I would be found in "classical" as my tastes are definitely contemporary It seems you are an editor for ODP now, congratulations! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" /> BTW, if you find many sites related to "book-a-holics", be sure and save them in your ODP bookmarks category. Who knows! <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" /> http://dmoz.org/editors/profile.cgi?editor=msdetta See you at ODP! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" alt="" />
giz Posted October 5, 2002 Posted October 5, 2002 Congrats! Be sure to check out the 'New Editors Forum' and a few others near the top of the list; have a look through the last few weeks postings, as these will answer some questions you have. Try the forum search, editor resource zone, and guidelines, over the coming days and weeks, if you need some information, and if it doesn't seem to be available then stick a question into the forum somewhere. Most questions have been asked before, but no-one really minds if you ask again in the New Editors Forum, 'cus you may not have found your way round the place yet!
MsDetta Posted October 6, 2002 Author Posted October 6, 2002 Thank you so much. I'm sure I'll find "book-a-holics" as I'm sure I'm not the only one in this world. <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" alt="" /> See you in contemporary.
MsDetta Posted October 6, 2002 Author Posted October 6, 2002 Thank you. I know I will have many questions, so I'll be sure to read the posts. If I'm still not sure, I'll ask in the New Editors Forum. Whee! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />
Guest Posted October 6, 2002 Posted October 6, 2002 Congrats, and welcome! I saw in Penguin Cafe you asked for your status here to be changed from member to editor. You need to post a message here for that (not there, but it's all good)... http://www.resource-zone.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=tes&Number=3713&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=3
giz Posted October 6, 2002 Posted October 6, 2002 The thread in Penguin is used for the same purpose, and on that one it is easier for the Moderators to verify that it is a real editor asking; only Editors can post in Penguin.
MsDetta Posted October 6, 2002 Author Posted October 6, 2002 Wer, Thanks for the congratulations. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" /> Wow there is a lot of information to absorb. Starting to feel a bit overwhelmed, but will get it all sorted out eventually. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />
giz Posted October 6, 2002 Posted October 6, 2002 Take your time, there is no race to get things done. It takes many weeks to find out all that goes on; there is information and many editor tools scattered all over the place. Even after being an editor for nearly a year, I am still finding many new things that I didn't know before. Best of all, if you get stuck then you know where to ask for help. Mostly the answers will point you to some other resource, rather than answer the question long-hand though.
MsDetta Posted October 20, 2002 Author Posted October 20, 2002 Dollsntoys, You stated: BTW, if you find many sites related to "book-a-holics", be sure and save them in your ODP bookmarks category. Who knows! Didn't find a "book-a-holics", but I did find this one <img src="/images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" /> http://www.readaholics.com/ <img src="/images/icons/cool.gif" alt="" />
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