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Jul 23rd, 2008 - 22:56:05 |
Marge L.
To all members who are keeping track of this project still:
I am starting my master's in information studies the university of Toronto, and this idea might just have a place to incubate, or at least, where I can try to spring it to life. Life happens, but as long as we don't forget our dreams, there's still a chance it could happen.
Sometimes we're just waiting for the right time.
Aug 1st, 2005 - 19:03:32 |
Marge L.
You know, I think things and then I forget about it. Below is a recent e-mail exchange though that you might find interesting:
Hi Helen,
Thank you for your e-mail! I still believe it's a good idea, but alas time and resources have been a serious issue in actually launching this initiative. I have to say that it's easy to forget about the idea at times, but once in a while, when I meet new people and discover new places that are passionate about the same ideas, I remember. =)
Also, the manifestation of the project that I had envision for boldface was already kind of realized by cbcradio3's magazine, which made me feel less of an urgency towards developing this project.
However, if you are interested in taking more of a leadership role, I'll be happy to talk.
------ She responded....
Hey Margaret,
I also really love cbcradio3 and 120seconds - they make me want to learn so much more about cyber arts and become involved! But at the same time - while that niche has been filled - I think there's another
niche boldface might consider trying to take on.
Have you been to Vibewire.net or Plasmarag.com? They're both Aussie-run e-zines for youth, focussed on lifestyle, both absolutely gorgeous and extremely ambitious. Toronto doesn't seem to have anything like that - youth media in Toronto seems really dumbed-down in comparison; nothing of the same sort really exists.
The youth media in Toronto is characterised by a polarity of sorts: you have the NGO-sponsored side promoting youth writing (and therefore
youth awareness) on really serious topics such as racism and sexism, and then you have the arts-council-sponsored side making little zines of really awful poetry. Not that that's a bad thing, mind you - any exposure youth writers can get is a good thing. But the problem is, neither of these alternatives sufficiently engages the youth audience
- there's no "wow" factor that pulls us in.
Of course, that's just my idea on what Toronto needs - I'd understand completely if you totally disagreed, this is your baby after all! But in short, if you plan on taking boldface even vaguely in the direction of Plasmarag and Vibewire, I'd be honoured to take on more of a leadership role (it'd be like my wet dream, sorta).
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I'll have to check out those sites... thanks for still being around. Of course, if you're around because you can't be bothered to remove yourself, it's okay, it's been eons...
May 18th, 2004 - 21:57:05 |
Suman Banik
Hey Marge. I haven't posted in so long, I feel so bad, it's been so busy, but I definately want to get this started up again. There are a ton of anime conventions coming up soon and also if you could email me at sumanbanik@hotmail.com or add me to your messenger on the same account please do so,because I barely check this as well. I have alot of ideas and I already did alot of interviews for school for anime and the youth artistic revolution. I think theres alot of art that can be used and thers alot of potential out there especially locally in events like these anime conventions as well I work at the peel heritage centre, so there are alot of amazingly talented youth artists. So just let me know of any ideas of things you would like me to try to do. Thanks alot,
Suman Banik
Mar 31st, 2004 - 20:40:05 |
Marge L.
Suman, and others: It's very strange, but I don't get an e-mail when there are updates posted here, so please e-mail me directly! Or icq 3419043.
As for the anime convention, I think it's a good idea, if the project was all ready under way! I hope you'll still attend and enjoy yourself there, and if you would like to showcase an artist and try out what it's like to put it together, I say go for it. Unfortunately, I can't help you hook up with a designer or photographer at the moment, but i think even having one element would be something.
And I think the 'exercise' of doing it will give you something to work with.
Feb 8th, 2004 - 01:28:06 |
Suman Banik
Hey this isn't much of a progress report, but I think I got a great idea on my hands. Well, I always sort of had the idea for the anime convention. Of course, yah I do know the people can be "a bit" intense which is an underexaggeration, but there is actually alot of artists there that aren't. I mean I've gone for two year in a row, and aside from some overly excitable sci-fi fans and the occasional hardcore anime fanatic, there are always the mixture of clueless anime lovers wandering the convention looking to seek out the talents of found in the artistic minds of canadian individuals. I will be attending another anime convention this March 20th-21st. I was wondering if you could help me out Marge and try to let me know if you are interested in setting it up. There's alot of time and I'm 100% committed to the convention. I'll be attending regardless or not and I'll be writing a report, taking photos and videotaping regardless for the anime club that I run at school. It's just a trip suggestion and the door cost is only $10. Let me know what you think at ccstar_spectacle@hotmail.com I'd love to know your feedback and to see if anyone would be interested to really get this project on the roll and moving full speed ahead ^_^! Bye for now!
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