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Post by sgtyayap on Dec 1, 2009 15:58:35 GMT -5
It's certainly been a while since anybody made a fan site....well, I've FINALLY broken this habit! ;D This site is meant to educate viewers abut what we know about Randall and why so many people like him. The Randall Boggs Info CenterAlso, among the links I included was one for here. Is that all right?
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Post by pitbulllady on Dec 1, 2009 17:34:26 GMT -5
Pretty good, actually! I had thought of doing something similar on my DA journal-taking each perceived "negative" about Randall("he was cheating", "he was mean to Boo", "he was just mean, period", "he designed the Scream Extractor to be lethal", "he planned to kill Sulley all along", "he was a threat to the entire Monster World", etc. yada yada yada)and break it down and tear it apart. There are some things that you can add to that list and analyze, like the purpose of the Scream Extractor, WHO was in charge of the "plot", whether Randall's Scare Total would have gone up if he'd used the Scream Extractor, etc. Once I've had some time to sit down and actually read, in detail, the "why Randall isn't evil" section, I can offer some suggestions. I just got home, and I am worn out, so right now, I probably won't be of much use. It doesn't help that the Bogg's Board is now blocked at work, so by the time I can access it, I'm either dead-tired and have just a short time to do my chores and get ready for bed, or I'm rushing to get ready to leave for work.
pitbulllady
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Post by sgtyayap on Dec 1, 2009 21:26:02 GMT -5
Well, fortunately, my site shouldn't be, at least not in my experience in sites blocked by schools. Just copy the link and email it to yourself and you probably will be able to access it at your school.
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Post by mistica0christina on Dec 1, 2009 22:28:10 GMT -5
Hmm, not too bad but something is bothering me a tiny bit.
You have upon the page relating to why Randall Boggs has fans, you say and I quote :
There are quite a few and most don't even speak up.
Are you saying what I think you're saying or am I being a little delusional?
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Post by sgtyayap on Dec 1, 2009 22:35:03 GMT -5
I'm not referring to you, Mistica. What I AM referring to applies to virtually ANYTHING on the internet; there tend to be more people related to something than just those who say so online. Take this site, for instance. I've often looked at the info center of this forum, and I have found that there are always more guests here within 24 hours than there are members. Though, I do apologize if I worded that badly. If you want, I could change that.
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Post by mistica0christina on Dec 1, 2009 22:46:56 GMT -5
I'm not referring to you, Mistica. What I AM referring to applies to virtually ANYTHING on the internet; there tend to be more people related to something than just those who say so online. Take this site, for instance. I've often looked at the info center of this forum, and I have found that there are always more guests here within 24 hours than there are members. Though, I do apologize if I worded that badly. If you want, I could change that. No, it's cool, I didn't mean you referring to me in particular, what I meant is that you refer to fans like me. I will be honest that I choose when to pick my battles. I have had conversations with people that somehow ends up going in the direction of Randall (not sure how that happens especially since most of the time, I'm not talking about MI to begin with). Like for example, on the TNBC fansite that I'm on, we have this one forum game called Screw the Rules, I have__. The whole point of the game is to say that you have something or are doing something, basically just for fun. Well, in one of my posts, just for fun I wrote in there "Screw the Rules, I have kidnapped Randall Boggs but since this is a TNBC fan site then nobody cares anyway." Like I said, just did it as part of the game. One of the other boardies in their post responded to me asking and I quote "The mean lizerd from Monster Inc?" Now, I know that if they would have responded to some of the other members here, it would have led to a spam fest and thus lead to somebody getting their butt banned. Me, all I did was just say that yes, it was that character and that I liked him but did point out that we needed to get back to the game and left it at that. The boardie didn't care and the game went on. ...okay, now getting off topic, but anyway, that was what I meant.
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Post by sgtyayap on Dec 1, 2009 22:49:06 GMT -5
Oh. You can disregard my PM's then. I was not referring to those who are not involved in the campaign. I was actually referring to those who don't write stuff online; these probably make up the bulk of Randall's fans.
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Post by mistica0christina on Dec 1, 2009 22:53:39 GMT -5
Oh. You can disregard my PM's then. I was not referring to those who are not involved in the campaign. I was actually referring to those who don't write stuff online; these probably make up the bulk of Randall's fans. Oh...I get it, you mean the ones who never ever say that they like the character but do yet they never say so even when asked. So since I have said on line, wrote a fic, and drawn art then that means that I'm not part of this group that you refer to. Okay, I get it. ;D
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Post by sgtyayap on Dec 1, 2009 22:55:53 GMT -5
Exactly.
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Post by sgtyayap on Dec 2, 2009 17:03:55 GMT -5
I am now opening this thread up for suggestions on how to make the site better. Or one can PM me their suggestions. It honestly doesn't matter to me.
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Post by pitbulllady on Dec 2, 2009 20:47:55 GMT -5
Here's some suggestions for things to include under the "Why Randall Isn't Evil" FAQ:
Under the section on "Randall Was a Cheater(forgive me for not getting the titles exact)"-the ONLY reason that Randall has been perceived as a "cheater" is because MIKE erronously believed that this is what Randall was doing on the Scare Floor after-hours, although it still would have been cheating ONLY in Mike's opinion even if that WERE the case, as the company itself had no qualms against such overtime work. The Scream Extractor was not hooked up to the Scare Board, therefore any screams collected with it would NOT have counted towards Randall's total.
Also, it seems that you've changed the font since yesterday. I had no trouble reading it yesterday, but today I found the size and color of the letters rather difficult to read. Now, I could be getting old(who am kidding, "could" be?)but I do think there needs to be more contrast between the color of the letters and the background, or perhaps putting a solid space(no screen grabs)where the letters are. After reading the "Why Randall Isn't Evil" section, I couldn't get through the "Why Randall Has Fans", so I don't know if you've included how Randall is more than just a character to many of us, but a symbol or representative of all those who are put down, outcast for being different, and negatively stereotyped for simply being who/what they are, pre-judged due to their appearance alone, in many cases. Randall is an underdog, someone who can never seem to catch a break while working honestly, who has been driven to take drastic measures to try and prove himself, against all odds. The way I see it, Randall is like Charlie Brown, who has simply got fed up with having that football yanked out from under him time and time again, and has decided to do something about it, even if it was the wrong thing.
pitbulllady
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Post by RandallBoggs on Dec 2, 2009 20:54:06 GMT -5
Yeah it is a bit difficult to read due to the background having similair colors
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Post by mistica0christina on Dec 2, 2009 20:58:08 GMT -5
Actually, both the size and font looks the same to me but PBL isn't kidding on the reading part.
Your background looks nice for the website but all those screen pics do seem to get in the way as far as reading the pages go. I'm no web expert but I have taken both Web mastering and Graphic Design, in both classes I have learned that choosing the right size of font, color, and even background color is vital in order to make a good web page. If it's too hard to read or even too heavy on the eyes, most of the time a viewer will just get frustrated with it and forget about reading altogether, thus leading them to not even want to look at what the web page has to offer. Is there any way for you to adjust where your font is for reading purposes?
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Post by RandallBoggs on Dec 2, 2009 21:05:50 GMT -5
For Myth 3, you might want to put "scareing" in place of scare points, as people might interpret that as the only thing Randall cared about. Of course you should also add somewhere that he is a hard worker, had to be to make it to where he was, and dedicated. Also, take note of when Randall looked shocked and lashed out at the accusition of "cheating" when Wazowski said he was. He nearly spilled the beans on that one. And even later when Celia used the Top Scarer claim over the speakers, everyone's congradulating him and Ran clearly states "No I didn't!"
For Myth 4, you might want to include that Randall DOES have an anger fuse and he tries to control it (which he miraculously tried to do with Wazowski).
For Myth 7, you should take out the last word there and replace it with "hater". Also, add in that Randall was ORDERED there be no witnesses by Waternoose. Now despite thinking this was done to Wazowski and Sullivan, he shows little lingering interest in doing so (he does remark "nice working with ya", but afterward, there's no more)....he did NOT do so with Boo, where he could clearly have done it anytime when he had her.
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Post by sgtyayap on Dec 2, 2009 21:25:08 GMT -5
Terribly sorry. I admit that I haven't taken any web development classes. Anyway, I've addressed pitbulllady's concerns about the "Not Evil" section. As for the rest, I've grayed the background pics so that they don't jump out quite as much, and I've made the text and other stuff contrast much more. I hope you can read it now.
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