A Discussion Collab

Ok this is idea that I got today while grilling and I want to see if anyone is interested. I want to start a YouTube collab channel where all we do is discuss stuff.
Heres the way I think it can work:
•If you leave a short description of yourselves saying whatever you want about you I'll pick a group of about 10-12 people
•We'll get suggestions for discussions off of YouTube and here at the Ning and the "leader" of the week will pick 6 others to (if they want to) make a vlog about the subject
•There will be a basic order to who gets to be "the leader". They'll pick the topic, the bloggers, and theyll start out the week with a short vlog (under four minutes) on theyre views. If under four minutes is to short we can Len thing it
So that's basically it. Please tell me if you want to particapt or if you got discussion suggestion.

DFTBA
and as always best wishes

-Spartanite 67th

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Robin L on April 8, 2012 at 9:02pm

I'm in. This sounds fun.

My name's Robin, I'm 16, and I'm a senior in high school. I have opinions - strong opinions - but I don't always agree with them.

That was George Bush. I was...quoting George Bush there.

Anyway, I enjoy discussing/debating topics with other people, as I enjoy sharing my opinions and hearing about the opinions of other people. I don't want to be the leader, though. I'll simply react to topics other people bring up.

Permalink Reply by Sparta Nite on April 8, 2012 at 9:22pm

Awesome! You sound perfect! Ok so I'll contact you when I get the channel up and get more people. I was a bit afraid that no one would be interested so I'm freaking out right now that someone commented back so quick. Thanks and best wishes (yes I end every comment like that).

Permalink Reply by Phoebe Bjos on April 8, 2012 at 11:42pm

....Must stop responding to collab group requests!

I'm also a senior in high school and I honestly get where Bush was coming from when he said he doesn't agree with his own opinions. Granted, I'm mostly certain he was being a fool about it, but I see so many sides to the same argument it all gets muddled up anyway. I love hearing other's views on the world, and believe that the only way to truly hold a strong argument is to hear every other side, and understand where they are coming from, and still be able to see your opinion as the best. Maybe that is why I have trouble making up my mind on things.

My input in the process is that since there will be more total people than videos, they should each briefly state their thoughts (if interested) and the leader picks from among those, and the leader can make sure every side is covered, so we don't have 5 people pushing the same side (unless everyone has a nice consensus). This would also prevent someone who has not yet formed thoughts about the topic from trying to explain them.

Permalink Reply by Lily Cantor on April 9, 2012 at 9:35am

Hi, I'm Lily (13) an eighth grader. I have very strong opinions, usually towards the liberal end of things. I have a hard time keeping up with politics, but I'm interested in current events. My specialty is teen books, I'm a member of an advanced reader group so I get lots of books before they're even out. I'd love to join, and perhaps contribute a book or two that relates to our discussion. For example, if we were talking about George Bush and his impact on America, I would recommend Quaking by Kathryn Erskine. It's about a girl living with a foster family of Quakers during the Iraq war. Anyways, good luck and I hope I make the cut!

Permalink Reply by Evan Danielson on April 9, 2012 at 11:48am

I'm Evan, 14, and I've been trying to find a collab channel like this for a few days now. I already do some vlogging at youtube.com/regaleable but I would like to contribute to this channel in any ways possible.

Permalink Reply by Sparta Nite on April 9, 2012 at 1:58pm

Awesome I love that Ive gotten so many positive comments. Ok I'm having trouble figuring out what the channel should be called so if I could get so suggestions that would be great.
So far the collab members are: Robin L
Phoebe Bjos
Lily Cantor
Evan Dainelson
And myself
(yeah everybody who said they'd help)
Best wishes

Permalink Reply by Lily Cantor on April 9, 2012 at 3:16pm

I think we should move this discussion off nerdfighters, so when we trade emails and decide on a password for our channel, it's private. I'll set up a wiki and share the link

Permalink Reply by Evan Danielson on April 9, 2012 at 3:21pm

Good idea.

Permalink Reply by Lily Cantor on April 9, 2012 at 3:25pm

group members, email me at lilyaugust1@gmail.com and I'll add you to the wiki. It's private, so I need to add you if you want to access it.

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Yoon on April 9, 2012 at 9:47pm

Count me in with the channel :)

I'm 18 and a junior, I know your probably thinking, OMG I DON'T WANT HER SHE'S STUPID, rest assured that I only had to repeat my junior year, which I was done with except for the last two months, because I had to move since a untimely earthquake happened in a island nation in Asia. I've lived in several different countries and currently in Portland, Oregon. I do have strong opinions on some subjects, such as the Kashmir Conflict, but I don't have on others, such as capital punishment. I love discussing these things because I just do. I regularly keep up with current events but have a strong dislike for politics. I love other things and hate certain things and characteristics, such as disrespect, bad music, and prejudice and discrimination. I've wanted to make a youtube channel for a long time but never could find what I wanted to do and was too scared. Hope I made the cut :)

Permalink Reply by Sparta Nite on April 11, 2012 at 8:18am

If you haven't yet email lily for a link to the wiki so we can discuss the channel

Permalink Reply by Lily Cantor on April 11, 2012 at 3:03pm

Lets get started soon, I have email from: Evan, Spartanight, and pheobe. I included people who were on the most recent cast list (for lack of a better word) I'd like to switch over to the wiki now, so just post stuff there.