Even thou A|N is less then a year old, we are already making an impact in the realm of unbelief. As we approach the new year, I can't help but think (and dream) of what we collectively could accomplish in 2009.
Let's brainstorm. What are your ideas? What would you like to see us achieve this year?
Also, this shouldn't be a place to poo-poo other's ideas. Let's just dream unencumbered, and then worry about the details once we get some decent ideas.
Create a mobile version similar to other mobile sites. That way members could access from their mobile devices. Huff Post, MSN, Google, and others do this. Of course, their resources are substantially more so if too expensive it would not be feasible.
I note that a new Ning site called Think Atheist is selling merchanis through their site. Has anyone suggested clothing, badges, caps a zazzle store perhaps
I was just chilling in the chat room, and it occurred to me that if it were on the main page, it would become more visible and lure more people in together. A flashy big button on each page that says GO HERE FOR CHAT could also work. As it is, that dinky chat tab is so easily overlooked.
This would be cool. Anyone can blog to the main site and people could vote on how good the entry was. Bloggers with the best ratings would be given more visibility but everyone's blog would be accessible. Maybe this is already being done. I dunno. Let me know if it is.
I hope that everyone who has contributed to this discussion will consider making a contribution to Brother Richard's forthcoming trip to attend the Fifth Annual Meeting of Heads of National Nontheist Organizations conference in Washington.
This is a huge opportunity to put Atheist Nexus up on the same state as major American non-theist organizations and explain our 'vision' to them.
We're nearly half way to the required sum of $898 - come on, lets see if we can push it over the line by the time Richard goes to Washington on January 9.
I know it's been said before, but I'll repeat as to cast more votes in favor.
More customizable personal pages;
Updates to replies as notifications listed in the same section as your inbox on you A/N personal page, that way your email isn't clogged up with 15 notices;
Merchandise, it's an easy set up on Cafe Express;
Links to other sites
I'd like to be able to contribute to AN and it's fundraisers in my local currency.
I hope as we grow some provision can be made for making payments without the transaction and exchange rate fees. I know the amounts are small but they will be significant as time passes and membership increases and the money would be better in the coffers of AN rather than banks and agencies.
I agree, funkQ. The exchange rate at the moment is terrible. Richard lost a full $20 of my contribution due to the exchange rate. Nevertheless, at the moment, the money is needed and even a small donation will help get Richard to Washington.