Tuesday I mentioned the need for a name for the new community based blog opening up soon. There were 60+ ideas submitted. Here's my short list of finalists (in no particular order):
"Wizbang Soapbox"
"Wizbang Community"
"Wizbang Gang"
"Wizbang Harangue"
Given those four choices, I'm looking for a little discussion on the merits (or demerits) of each. Remember someone's taking home a copy of The Aristocrats
Right now the plan is to open up the site for signups this weekend. There's still lots of behind the scenes work to be done, but the most critical part is finished. The author registration process is fully automated, thanks to several months of mulling over the details of how to accomplish the task, and the superior MT plugin programming skills of Chad Everett at Everitz Consulting (MT-Notifier, MT-Moderate, etc.). The plugin, called MT-GetPublished, will probably be released commercially in the next month or two.
Note: I'm not including WIZBANG POP! among the possibilities because I think that might actually be a better name for the Wizbang Celebs site than the current name. That's one I've got to mull over... Because I like it so much I'm going to send Woodman a DVD copy of The Aristocrats
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Wizbang Gang sounds kind of... (Below threshold)1. Posted by jc | January 26, 2006 2:13 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wizbang Gang sounds kind of dirty.
1. Posted by jc | January 26, 2006 2:13 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 02:13
2. Posted by JimK | January 26, 2006 2:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Well, I'm obviously partial to "Community." I think it speaks plainly to what you are building. There's no way to misunderstand, no "diary" branding to turn some users off (diary still makes a lot fo people think of little girls drawing unicorns and the cute boy's name with hearts over the I's)...and the word "Blog" is overused.
Soapbox makes it sound like a rant site. I don't even know how you try to convince people "harangue" is good. ;) It sounds confrontational and mean from the get-go. While "Bang" is a great play on words...do you really think you can promote that with a straight face, or get others to promote it? You will forever and always be "the site with gangbang in the name." The community will NEVER be judged on its own merits.
I like it when things say what they are. Wizbang Community says precisely and exactly what it is.
That's my pitch. :)
2. Posted by JimK | January 26, 2006 2:15 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 02:15
3. Posted by JimK | January 26, 2006 2:17 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Oh, and I like Wizbang Pop for the celeb site...speaking of, is there an rss feed coming for that?
3. Posted by JimK | January 26, 2006 2:17 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 02:17
4. Posted by Mac Lorry | January 26, 2006 5:57 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Community is overused and stuffy. While not on the list, I like Wizbang Crew.
4. Posted by Mac Lorry | January 26, 2006 5:57 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 05:57
5. Posted by Jay | January 26, 2006 6:22 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I love Wizbang Gang, unless you're trying to go for a stuffier name.
5. Posted by Jay | January 26, 2006 6:22 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 06:22
6. Posted by Falze | January 26, 2006 8:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
'soapbox' and 'community' sound an awful lot like what Townhall.com is getting going and have none of the somewhat offbeat vibe that Wizbang has going for it...I was partial to 'harangue' when I first saw the suggestion, but it might be a little much...I guess I'm another vote for 'gang'
6. Posted by Falze | January 26, 2006 8:26 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 08:26
7. Posted by bcb0225 | January 26, 2006 9:07 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It is so obvious, since this is a conservative blog only one name will fit:
Wizbang Nazis
I mean aren't we all a bunch of white Christian, supremacists facist pigs seeking to rule the world and destroy the Republic.
Actually in all seriousness I kinda liked:
Wizband Soapbox
7. Posted by bcb0225 | January 26, 2006 9:07 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 09:07
8. Posted by rick13 | January 26, 2006 10:19 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hey, bcb0225
Destroying the Republic is supposed to be a secret! One more “whistle blow” from you and we’re going to have to ask for resignation!
I submitted “Soapbox” because it is going to be a place for the public to express their views. When did “Soapbox” become a negative thing?
8. Posted by rick13 | January 26, 2006 10:19 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 10:19
9. Posted by Moon Monkey | January 26, 2006 10:27 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
'Wizbang Gang' might be a title that could become the butt of too many jabs from elsewhere.'Soapbox' is ok but not very zippy-snappy.
'Wizbang Community' souunds like something that happens in Jay Tea's hometown on Friday nights. Yawn...
'Harangue' probably wouldn't have been my choice, but it speaks precisely to the dialogue that the site is being designed to invite. Excellent title.
9. Posted by Moon Monkey | January 26, 2006 10:27 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 10:27
10. Posted by jmaster | January 26, 2006 11:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Since “Wizbang Harangue” was my suggestion, of course I like it best……
I agree somewhat with the commentors who worry it might be misinterpreted, or that some folks might just not “get it”.
But I think a little tag line that spells out the definition of the word could clear that up, and maybe look kind of neat too.
On the plus side, I think it would definitely stick in peoples minds. I have never seen it used elsewhere, so I think it is unique, and somewhat Google-friendly.
And on top of all of that, “The Aristocrats” is at the top of my Amazon wish list. So please, help a Penn and Teller fan out here.....
10. Posted by jmaster | January 26, 2006 11:15 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 11:15
11. Posted by Mike Williams | January 26, 2006 11:34 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Lacks Wiz-zaz!
11. Posted by Mike Williams | January 26, 2006 11:34 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 11:34
12. Posted by Moon Monkey | January 26, 2006 11:36 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
jmaster:
That's all well and good that you were the author of the "harangue" concept,but if you do make it to the top, and get chosen as best-in-show, just try to remember those people at the bottom of the heap. Those who were supporters, back when you were a nobody! All I'm asking is,"can I at least borrow the DVD sometime"?
12. Posted by Moon Monkey | January 26, 2006 11:36 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 11:36
13. Posted by Lisa | January 26, 2006 11:51 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
How bout the name "Wizbangers"!?
13. Posted by Lisa | January 26, 2006 11:51 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 11:51
14. Posted by McGehee | January 26, 2006 11:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wizzup with that?
14. Posted by McGehee | January 26, 2006 11:59 AM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 11:59
15. Posted by jmaster | January 26, 2006 12:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Moon Monkey,
Of course I’ll share my bounty. I’ll never forget the little people who made it all possible.
And don’t be so hard on yourself. As long as folks like Rodney Dill and McGehee hang around here, you will never truly be at the bottom of the heap.
15. Posted by jmaster | January 26, 2006 12:54 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 12:54
16. Posted by billy | January 26, 2006 1:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I'm not really sold on any of them...if I had to pick from the four I'd go with Community, but (no offense meant to JimK) I find that be almost as trite as Blog - but, as JimK says, it does speak to what's built.
So, with that in mind, I question why the name of this "area" or "section" of the wizbang site must be prefaced with wizbang. In the spirit of Wizbang Community, why not "The Corps" or "The Set" or "Bang Town"?
To be clear - hear we are at Wizbang - reading the blog, gettin' all frothy over Joel Stein or some other moonboob so we head over to The Corps to vent a little or rebutt. Then, a few hours later, Chuck(le) at LGF refers to some diddy he read in The Corps over at Wizbang: "Rob really brought up a great point about blueberry poptarts over at The Corps on Wizbang." Eventually, of course, everyone just knows where the The Corps is - it's at wizbang - where ya been, everybody knows that, it's just behind USMC on a google search.
So I'm trying to seel the name - just maybe another way to think about the naming. And I'm bored.
16. Posted by billy | January 26, 2006 1:46 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 13:46
17. Posted by billy | January 26, 2006 1:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
So I'm trying to seel the name - just maybe another way to think about the naming. And I'm bored.
Uhhh, yeah, see what I was trying to say here (before the typos and such)is I'm NOT trying to sell that name - just another way to think about the naming. And I'm bored...but not enough to reeeeally proof read this.
17. Posted by billy | January 26, 2006 1:49 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 13:49
18. Posted by Tim McNabb | January 26, 2006 3:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I like Wizbang Harangue, it sings.
Perhaps Wizbang Meringue, it has zip and it's tasty.
18. Posted by Tim McNabb | January 26, 2006 3:47 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 15:47
19. Posted by Sean | January 26, 2006 5:28 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wizbang Gang Bang. Heh. Childish and immature? Yes. Maybe that's why it makes me smile.
19. Posted by Sean | January 26, 2006 5:28 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 17:28
20. Posted by AkRonin | January 26, 2006 5:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I can see it now, whenever some post that is put up here that the inmates of the DU take particular issue with, it will be pointed out thusly...
"The Wizbang Harangue-atangs...."
As well as with various references to Chimpy McHitlerBurton.
Might not be the best choice for a new site name.
/just saying'
20. Posted by AkRonin | January 26, 2006 5:49 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 17:49
21. Posted by McGehee | January 26, 2006 6:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I had a wizbangellation of ideas, but none of them got any respect. And then jmaster insults me.
[sigh] This truly is home.
21. Posted by McGehee | January 26, 2006 6:21 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 18:21
22. Posted by Woodman | January 26, 2006 9:33 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
WOW, getting picked for any part of Wizbang, one of my favorite blogs is just way cool! I hit this site every day to see the takes on the latest stuff going on. One of the few places where it is smart as well as funny. Can't wait for the DVD.. everybody wants to be a cat... cuz a cats the only cat, who knows where it's at.... Ok, so who says a cop can't know disney tunes? Mr. Glock says I can sing whatever the heck I want... go ahead.... make my day...
22. Posted by Woodman | January 26, 2006 9:33 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 21:33
23. Posted by Woodman | January 26, 2006 9:35 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Ok, so that is the AristoCATS... but its a good movie too... heh.
23. Posted by Woodman | January 26, 2006 9:35 PM |
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Posted on January 26, 2006 21:35
24. Posted by Teri | January 27, 2006 8:46 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I like Wizbang Community, because it is what it says, but agree that it's a bit stuffy. Although it's too late for something new I would propose Wizbang Folks as an alternate form of Wizbang Community.
24. Posted by Teri | January 27, 2006 8:46 AM |
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Posted on January 27, 2006 08:46
25. Posted by Moon Monkey | January 27, 2006 9:01 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Woodman,Woodman,Woodman...it's obvious the mushrooms aren't working. If you expect to be ready for your closeup when De Mille arrives you've got to get back on your meds,ASAP!
25. Posted by Moon Monkey | January 27, 2006 9:01 AM |
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Posted on January 27, 2006 09:01
26. Posted by MyPetGloat | January 27, 2006 1:04 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wiz-Dumb?
26. Posted by MyPetGloat | January 27, 2006 1:04 PM |
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Posted on January 27, 2006 13:04