HuskerSpace v HuskerNation.com

HN v HS

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Blackshirt

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Ok since Slacker already leaked it in another post, figured I might as well bring it to the roundtable to get some input from the RedKnights.

So how do you think a MySpace community dedicated to the Huskers would go over? I realize many people already have a myspace acct, so may not be interested in setting up a new one only for the 'skers - but on the other hand, we all know how many fanatics are in Husker Nation, and this would give people an opporutnity to create their own "husker space" identity within HN. It would allow for members to keep personal blogs, upload their fav husker pics, network with other fans etc. -- and in my opinion it would really be a unique site that doesnt currently exist within the BigRedweb, so in theory should attract a larger segment of HN, I could even see people posting their "HuskerSpace" profile link in their board signatures. This wouldnt necessarily replace hboard, but it would most likely diminsh it a bit - but it would also even pull members from the other husker boards b/c it offers something they dont. And these "full service communities" seem to be "the *new* message-boards", so maybe its a good idea to stay ahead of the curve.

In addition to "is it a decent idea" question, I'd also like your input on which name to use. I also own Huskernation.com, which has instant recognition, and attracts about 30-50 ppl/day just due to people guessing the domain name. So it would be very easy to market. I dont really use it for whats its worth, but its a good referral site for hboard so does serve somewhat of a purpose.

In the other corner is the easy play on myspace, HuskerSpace.com. its a good name for obvious reasons - ppl would instantly know what the site was all about, and since myspace is so popular it would be easy for ppl to remember when talking about their "huskerspace page", and when myspace fans heard about it they would naturally be intrigued.

So whattaya think? I see reasons for both names. Huskernation gives it more of a unique identity, but Huskerspace is a bit more compelling. The other "x-factor" to keep in mind is that UNL does own the trademark rights to "Husker Nation", so if they felt like being dooshes, in theory they could snatch the name from me.

*BTW, pls keep this within our circle. Its not an E=MC2 discovery by any means, but I would hate for someone from the "other team" to get a sniff of it and beat us to the donkeypunch.

 
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Wow my vote really is big. No, I think Huskerspace is a good idea especially for the younger people that have enjoyed myspace blogs and such. Us more experienced and computer challenged like Huskerboard just fine. :)

 
Well, I went with HuskerSpace, although I actually prefer HuskerNation. My reasons:

1. I worry that UNL might object. In Arkansas nearly every business and event had a "Hogs" or "Razorback" somewhere in the name. The University finally tumbled to the idea that they were losing mucho bucks and trademarked it.

2. The "HuskerSpace" theme matches the MySpace theme - younger fans, in particular, should more instinctively go for it.

Having said that, I have NO doubt that when people do a search, it will be "HuskerNation" or "Husker Nation" that goes in first to the search engine, and would get it the most hits.

Overall, I like the idea - with one concern. Would this be an independent offering? What I mean is, would it be separate from MySpace or is it a community within MySpace? I ask for a couple of reasons:

1. If it is within MySpace, that means that it would automatically fall under any rules for that community. While there might not be many now, the level of scrutiny is increasing and forcing MySpace - as I understand it - to create rules and such.

2. If it is within MySpace, and MySpace is primarily used by and thought of as a place for younger people, would you not be closing out other demographics?

3. If it is NOT within MySpace, what exactly differentiates it from, say, this board? More personalization by allowing members to create their own blogs, web pages, etc.? If so, then that works. Just wanted to be clear on the concept.

4. If it is NOT within MySpace, and you are allowing members to "personalize" as mentioned above, the job of patrolling it becomes much more difficult than it would for a board. Assuming you have rules of conduct and content, "moderators" would have to read every member's content every day to be sure no change has occurred, etc. Also, you would have to have some kind of member-reporting of objectionable material - and what is objectionable would have to be pretty clear cut. Obviously nudity, links to porn or warez, etc., would be banned, but what else? Language? Would any kind of opinions go? What about stalking and death threats (both monitoring and handling)? There are a lot of potential issues that would need to be dealt with on the front end before every going live - and would depend on a large part on the type of community is offered and the level of the members to create content.

Just some random thoughts. If it does what I mentioned in Number 3, I think this could be a really unique community that offers a little of every thing to everyone. Good thinking, Chad. You are a born entrepenuer, aren't you?

 
I agree with Franks statement that myspace is aimed towards a younger demographic. Although this would entice the younger users, it would simply fall by the waisteboards for users over 30 IMO.

 
My space just experienced a huge drop off. I think for two reasons: parents have caught wind of some of the things on there and then "myspace" is simply not that cool anymore

 
Chad? Who's Chad? I don't think I've seen that dude around the board lately. Does he still work here??
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He spends most of his time beachside while whipping me. Picture one of those Corona commercials. Except minus the girl and one hand down his pants bangin himself...

 
Frank brings up some good points that should be considered. After all, that's what he doesn't get paid for. :lol: jk

Personally, I don't really like MySpace too much. I guess the idea is good, but when it is put in the hands of people who are able to create possibly the worst thing that an internet browser has rendered it becomes seizure provoking. Everyone has myspace page and a lot of em suck. Like really suck.

I like the idea of having members able to do blogs, more personal pages outside of myspace. That's a great idea. Being able to browse different Husker fan pages, see pics of memorabilia, pics from times in lincoln, etc would be awesome.

I voted for HuskerNation.

 
Well, I went with HuskerSpace, although I actually prefer HuskerNation.  My reasons:
1.  I worry that UNL might object.  In Arkansas nearly every business and event had a "Hogs" or "Razorback" somewhere in the name.  The University finally tumbled to the idea that they were losing mucho bucks and trademarked it.

2.  The "HuskerSpace" theme matches the MySpace theme - younger fans, in particular, should more instinctively go for it.

Having said that, I have NO doubt that when people do a search, it will be "HuskerNation" or "Husker Nation" that goes in first to the search engine, and would get it the most hits.

Overall, I like the idea - with one concern.  Would this be an independent offering?  What I mean is, would it be separate from MySpace or is it a community within MySpace?  I ask for a couple of reasons:

1.  If it is within MySpace, that means that it would automatically fall under any rules for that community.  While there might not be many now, the level of scrutiny is increasing and forcing MySpace - as I understand it - to create rules and such.

2.  If it is within MySpace, and MySpace is primarily used by and thought of as a place for younger people, would you not be closing out other demographics?

3.  If it is NOT within MySpace, what exactly differentiates it from, say, this board?  More personalization by allowing members to create their own blogs, web pages, etc.?  If so, then that works.  Just wanted to be clear on the concept.

4.  If it is NOT within MySpace, and you are allowing members to "personalize" as mentioned above, the job of patrolling it becomes much more difficult than it would for a board.  Assuming you have rules of conduct and content, "moderators" would have to read every member's content every day to be sure no change has occurred, etc.  Also, you would have to have some kind of member-reporting of objectionable material - and what is objectionable would have to be pretty clear cut.  Obviously nudity, links to porn or warez, etc., would be banned, but what else?  Language?  Would any kind of opinions go?  What about stalking and death threats (both monitoring and handling)?  There are a lot of potential issues that would need to be dealt with on the front end before every going live - and would depend on a large part on the type of community is offered and the level of the members to create content.

Just some random thoughts.  If it does what I mentioned in Number 3, I think this could be a really unique community that offers a little of every thing to everyone.  Good thinking, Chad.  You are a born entrepenuer, aren't you?
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Thanks for your input Frank and most everyone else.

Yeah it would be an individual website, outside of the myspace community. I realize it could potentially "alienate" some of the "more experienced" old a$$ m'fers, but I was kinda hoping that since this community will be more specialized, that husker fans of all ages would be attracted since it would enable them to essentially build their own "husker webpage" and network with other fans, for the sake of making game plans, getting tickets etc. It wouldnt necessarily have as much of a "trolling for a$$" theme to it like myspace has - which is why I was considering going with huskernation.com - to give it a new identity and hopefully appeal to a more diverse group - separating itself a bit from the negative connotations associated with myspace, but at the same time leveraging the "viral" type instant-networking result the myspace format seems to have.

Yes you are very correct, there will be many more inherent risks with a site like this, and it will be much tougher to police. I dont plan to just allow a free-for-all, but I also dont plan to scrutinze every members page to the letter - we would just have to rely on a self-policing type of system where other members could alert us of offensive content. and then of course I'll need to get some pretty hard core disclaimers set up to deflect as much exposure as possible - b/c it will be vast.

Overall thers a helluva lot to consider, but I think it would be worth it and MUCH easier to get off the ground than traditional sites like this board was. Born entrepenuer? we shall see - all I know at this point is I sure as sh#t wasnt born to live ina freakin box.. and Im making my break for it by the spoonful. :)

dedhoarse :moreinteresting

 
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I agree with Franks statement that myspace is aimed towards a younger demographic. Although this would entice the younger users, it would simply fall by the waisteboards for users over 30 IMO.
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Yes youre right myspace is set up that way, but Im hoping even the decrepit "30 yr olds" may even find some interest in a husker community that is a portal into other husker fanatics crazy worlds. really just an extended version of the "introduce yourself" thread, with pix of hot husker chix in low cut big red shirts and all1!! what mor could you want in life, man!?? :smokin

 
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