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Author Topic: OBS new policies  (Read 17041 times)

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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #120 on: June 30, 2022, 09:28:59 AM »
I would say that GJ made a good point about not letting the 'face' of the company be any of the 'big three' (Pundit, Venger or GJ). Because if you want to attract other players in the industry it really needs to be seen as neutral ground and one that benefits every artist regardless of politics.

Raggi might work even though some peeps don't like LoTFP (assuming he'd be interested of course).

I want to be open to all.   I will make it known that the persons work doesn't represent the sites beliefs, but we are simply a marketplace for selling rpgs that is very neutral.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #121 on: June 30, 2022, 09:32:48 AM »
If we crowdfund I’ll commit $100. That’s a year of web hosting with a dedicated server. I can recommend cheap and reliable web host with 99.9% uptime. None of that overpriced bs godaddy and likes offer.

I'd say you'd get some decent donations if the guys used their YT channels to promote the concept too (and then there are FB groups too). You've also go other peeps like Aron the pedantic, OGGM, and others that might be willing to help.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #122 on: June 30, 2022, 09:35:44 AM »
20% sounds good (not that I'm a finance guy). It's got to be able to sustain itself too, and nobody works for free.

Right, because I am looking at ways to keep things lean so money is made for everyone and to keep costs down.  And to make sure everyone has a place to sell their games.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #123 on: June 30, 2022, 09:37:00 AM »
If we crowdfund I’ll commit $100. That’s a year of web hosting with a dedicated server. I can recommend cheap and reliable web host with 99.9% uptime. None of that overpriced bs godaddy and likes offer.

I have hosting, but if you know of a place had has dedicated servers for low prices, I will definitely look into that.   Not sharing hosting can be very helpful for the speed of the site, which can make or break you.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #124 on: June 30, 2022, 09:37:46 AM »
I'd say you'd get some decent donations if the guys used their YT channels to promote the concept too (and then there are FB groups too). You've also go other peeps like Aron the pedantic, OGGM, and others that might be willing to help.

Perfect.  Thank you for the suggestions.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #125 on: June 30, 2022, 09:38:25 AM »
20% sounds good (not that I'm a finance guy). It's got to be able to sustain itself too, and nobody works for free.

Right, because I am looking at ways to keep things lean so money is made for everyone and to keep costs down.  And to make sure everyone has a place to sell their games.

Also, 10% isn't chump change when you're an indie creator. So 20% would be quite enticing!
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #126 on: June 30, 2022, 09:42:05 AM »
I'd say you'd get some decent donations if the guys used their YT channels to promote the concept too (and then there are FB groups too). You've also go other peeps like Aron the pedantic, OGGM, and others that might be willing to help.

Perfect.  Thank you for the suggestions.

No problem! I mean, if anyone has contacts with Clown Fish or Jeremy Hambley they also might be worth getting in touch with as they have a huge audience. I know Pundit talked to him before about something. I think it was the case when Hambley was attacked at Gen Con (if I remember correctly).

I'm sure there are others out there too with big platforms that might have an interest in RPGs and that could help spread the good word. :)
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #127 on: June 30, 2022, 09:57:59 AM »
Another important step to consider is how to handle bad actors. If the site will be open to everyone then it gotta avoid making drivethru’s biggest flaws all over again. I thought I was the only one being abused there. Basically the same tactics used to cancel celebs were pulled on me. Which means there was a lack of will to fix the issue.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #128 on: June 30, 2022, 10:19:23 AM »
Another important step to consider is how to handle bad actors. If the site will be open to everyone then it gotta avoid making drivethru’s biggest flaws all over again. I thought I was the only one being abused there. Basically the same tactics used to cancel celebs were pulled on me. Which means there was a lack of will to fix the issue.

Reviewing would have to be totally overhauled.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #129 on: June 30, 2022, 10:29:14 AM »
And extensive tag system for filtering (for and against) would be a nice feature.  Add in the review process could add or remove tags for consistency's sake and improve reliability.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #130 on: June 30, 2022, 10:36:15 AM »
Another important step to consider is how to handle bad actors. If the site will be open to everyone then it gotta avoid making drivethru’s biggest flaws all over again. I thought I was the only one being abused there. Basically the same tactics used to cancel celebs were pulled on me. Which means there was a lack of will to fix the issue.

Reviewing would have to be totally overhauled.

Put some shitlords in charge of that.

No content gets taken down until after reviewed.

False flagging content gets you banned.

Only Illegal content gets removed? (I'm not for having Varg or ther JG guy on a site I own but I'm not the owner so)

As for categories:

OSR must have an actual meaning, I vote it should be reserved for games that are compatible with old D&D.
A different category for retroclones of other systems.
Maybe a broader one called Old School, then inside it OSR, OSG (this one with system divisions{d6, 2d6, 3d6, d%, etc})
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #131 on: June 30, 2022, 10:38:17 AM »
Sounds like we got enough publishers. How long would it take for the site to be up and running?

Well since there seems to be enough interest I am going to put together a business plan and try to get everything worked out.  I am hoping it wont take too long.   I may be able to get the domain name and site set up this weekend (3 day weekend).

Any thoughts on a good name?

Ye Olde Gaming Store?
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #132 on: June 30, 2022, 10:44:02 AM »
Put some shitlords in charge of that.

No content gets taken down until after reviewed.

False flagging content gets you banned.

Only Illegal content gets removed? (I'm not for having Varg or ther JG guy on a site I own but I'm not the owner so)[/quote]

That sounds like a good way to do it.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #133 on: June 30, 2022, 10:53:13 AM »
A question, if I may:

How 'hardened' is your web service going to be? Against both loud bot-driven Twitter ranting, as well as actual DDoS attacks?

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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #134 on: June 30, 2022, 10:56:06 AM »
A question, if I may:

How 'hardened' is your web service going to be? Against both loud bot-driven Twitter ranting, as well as actual DDoS attacks?

Unfortunately nowadays there’s no way to stop brute force login attempts. I get failed logins constantly, and banning IPs is not even a thing anymore.
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