greenknight Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 With local and general elections just around the corner I would dearly like to activate the silent members within the site. I also believe we should also have a go about raising awareness of Hereford Voice perhaps placing an advert in the Hereford Times.I really believe that this site has all the potential to make local politicians take notice of its electorate but we need more members and more apolitical diversity.I have suggested to Colin about making a donation towards the advert which I feel should be one/half page (cost permitting) with a single strap line to maximise impact.If you feel I'm talking rubbish please feel free to express that but if we want to get things going we need to be organised and preferably without flying a national political flag.The right decisions for the best county in England! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamboyant Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Green Knight that's a brilliant idea, I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megilleland Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Count me in greenknight. No you are not talking rubbish - I would put litter at the top of the list as the city is becoming filthier by the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralPC Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 I think Hereford is much better than Wirral, although I've never, ever been there. Yeah. Am I in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenknight Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Of course..everyone's in Wirral PC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippyhippy Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Let's go for it! Hereford Voice is fab.....and could be even better with an increase in active members! It's something I have been trying to encourage for a while! An advert in the local press could well tempt many more Herefordians to get tippy tapping, and hopefully, may also encourage a few more councillors to jump on board! Great suggestion Green Knight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippyhippy Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 By the way, once you get a quote for the ad price, let us know. I am sure there are a fair few who will happily chip in to help, myself included! I see from the stats at the bottom of the front page, that Hereford Voice has just received it's 300,000's visitor! These pages ARE read by many.....we'd just like them to get themselves a little more involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralPC Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I noticed that ex-SAS author Andy McNab joined Hereford Voice recently. I have an idea which might create some valuable publicity. Can we threaten to send Bobby47 round to duff him up if he doesn't put a dedication to The Voice in his next blockbuster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamboyant Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Brilliant, Paul I will support that idea. I think he's on his holidays for a couple of weeks but I'm confident he won't mind us challenging Andy McNab on his behalf. I can see the headline now.. SAS soldier takes a slap from King Bobby over book dedication! Welcome to the voice Mr McNab it would be great to hear from you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Thomas Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Yes I like the idea. I have recently made a small donation to help Colin with the costs of running the website, using the donation button on the front page but I am more than happy to donate to this cause too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.Wilson Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 This is a brill idea, now we need to come up with a brief but catchy advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenknight Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 So for me I would like to see something like this: Hereford Voice .......It's your free Voice so use it !..... Register today and have an impact on change for Herefordshire www.herefordvoice.co.uk Obviously selecting right font etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Thomas Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 What about using the site logo 'having your say' or taking an extract from About HV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenknight Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 " Having your say" works Bill My preference would be in saying the least but with maximum impact and reminding people that it's the electorate that instigates change not politicians. Also it's a free site...and we all love a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby47 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Yep! I'll provide a contribution. Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamboyant Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Sorry Bobby thought I heard you were on holiday I really must stop spreading gossip! People with Facebook accounts could also share the link to the voice on their Home Page with their own impassioned plea to join the voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby47 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Regarding my dear friend Cardin's post, I'd like to make it clear that I've no wish to be involved in a fight with Andy McNab and I don't appreciate Paul flagging me up as a potential target for this celebrated author. Mind, that said, I ain't scared of him. Not one single bit, and if ever he decides to pop round here, affix a looped climbing rope to my Chimney and abseil down, delivering me a few flash bangs to disorientate me as he hurtles in intent upon kicking the ever loving life out of me, I'll not be found wanting in the courage department. If ever he's foolish enough to smash his way into my bedroom whilst I'm sat there minding me own business, nibbling upon pork rind and swigging back me ale whilst laid in bed waiting for the latest news that Kerry bloody Katona is pregnant again, he'll be making a big mistake. Yes! He'll soon discover that like him, I've got a similar set of unusual skills. I to can manage and control my adrenalin and fears and I'm more than happy to defend myself against his unwelcome and uninvited intrusion into my life. I'll tell him, 'clear off McNab. If you are desperately keen to take up yet another challenge, go find Kerry Katona of Atomic bloody Kitten and place her ****** under surveillance and stop these relentless pregnancies that I'm sick and tired or reading about'. It's a bloody disgrace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby47 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 The word was ***.in.a! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby47 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Bloody hell! Again. Bloody censorship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbull Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 We should have another get together like we did before at the Victory a great night it was too and make a donation at the same time. Jim is a great host and honest guy and posts his views on here on a regular basis. How about it Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for your support guys. I will give the HT a call unless anyone knows what their advertising rates are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsgood Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Make sure you're sitting down when you ask about the cost ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Lloyd Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Quite - why not use Your Herefordshire's Twitter and Facebook - I'm not sure if they charge. The Hereford Times' Facebook page allows you to leave a comment and that would be free. So many people use the internet now and I'm sure there would be the same impact by using the net - why spend money if you can do it for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenknight Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Agreed Denise there is no reason why this can't be done...however I guess I'm one those anti Facebook/twitter/linked out types..so quite happy to contribute to this project . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMole Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I initially joined back in the summer having read the page for a year or so previous to that. I had planned on becoming an active user. The one thing I found though is that the amount of new topics and stories being discussed are few and far between. Now I realise by just becoming a reader again I contribute to this problem. And therein lies the problem, those that are avid readers should become more vocal but how that is done i don't know. One other thing I would say is there are some very very intelligent people on here with firm views and it can be intimidating to offer your view at times. That said I'm going to give it a good go again. Tech Geniuses: How easy would it be to make a Hereford voice app? I think this would be a major step forward in gaining new contributors. probably unworkable tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby47 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 The Mole, it's very good to read you pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamboyant Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Mole welcome back... I had noticed you were missing. You are right that some of us can appear intimidating but I think that is borne out of frustration rather than contempt for someone else's opinion. You absolutely have a contribution to make and it is good to have you back.. keep posting! There will always be differences of opinions on here but they usually invoke looking at things from varying perspectives, which has to be a good thing. Warmest regards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippyhippy Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Ah Mole! My one success story from my last plea for new members! So good to read you again, and good to hear you are planning on posting once again...... you made some great contributions! I really look forward to your comments! Take care. Dippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I initially joined back in the summer having read the page for a year or so previous to that. I had planned on becoming an active user. The one thing I found though is that the amount of new topics and stories being discussed are few and far between. Now I realise by just becoming a reader again I contribute to this problem. And therein lies the problem, those that are avid readers should become more vocal but how that is done i don't know. One other thing I would say is there are some very very intelligent people on here with firm views and it can be intimidating to offer your view at times. That said I'm going to give it a good go again. Tech Geniuses: How easy would it be to make a Hereford voice app? I think this would be a major step forward in gaining new contributors. probably unworkable tho! Good to see you back Mole. Yes an app would be good but very expensive but it is something for the future I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Quite - why not use Your Herefordshire's Twitter and Facebook - I'm not sure if they charge. The Hereford Times' Facebook page allows you to leave a comment and that would be free. So many people use the internet now and I'm sure there would be the same impact by using the net - why spend money if you can do it for free! Hi Denise, I already posts regular updates on both FB and Twitter I think this idea from greenknight is designed to attract a wider audience by using the HT. I was in meetings all day so not had chance to get any prices from the HT will call them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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