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In Destructoid's neverending quest to inspire thoughtful discussion and debate (when we aren't posting pictures of women with SNES controllers over their nipples, of course), I'm proud to present the first in what will hopefully a new monthly feature program: the Destructoid Monthly Theme.

But this is no average article series where the readers have no real input outside of leaving alternately angry and supportive comments -- no, dear readers, this is a call to arms. This is an opportunity for you to be on the front page of Dtoid, and, even better, prove to everyone what a smart person you are.

It works like this: I propose a theme for the month and Dtoid's editors will write their own takes on that theme. While they do that, any reader can post a community blog also tackling that theme. Whichever cblogs contain the most interesting take on the theme, or consist of the most informed and intelligent debate, will be promoted to Dtoid's front page.

So, what does this mean for you, the reader? It means that it's now easier than ever to get on the Destructoid front page. All you've gotta do is discuss a topic with some degree of insightfulness, and, should some interesting discussion arise out if it, then BAM -- you're on the front page.

Tomorrow, I will unveil this month's theme. After that, both Destructoid editors and cbloggers are free to join in on the discussion (of which there will hopefully be a lot). 

Any questions? Comments? Ideas? Lemme know. 


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34 comments | showing # 1 to 34

The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:32
The-Excel
Is there a prize involved other than featured status?
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:35
BluDesign
I'm waiting for everyone in the office to leave so I can eat my pizza for lunch. They all had BBQ and I didn't want any.

Oh, right...

Yes, I like the idea. I'll be interested to see where it goes.

I give this article a 7 out of 10.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:39
Tubatic
In before "What do I win?"

Wait . . . too late . . . :p

Great idea! :)
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:41
BlindsideDork
The prize is being creative and your stuff on the front page!
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:42
BlindsideDork
We get a couple less days to perform this task this month! Curses to heck!
Cowzilla3's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:42
Cowzilla3
Seems liek a cool idea, unless of course all the debate goes into the first clog on the them and tehn the rest are just repeats...Hopefully they'll be open enough that this won't happen.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:44
Sharpless
I will buy that for two dollah.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:44
Dexter345
The theme had better be black history for February.

...I can already tell that I won't be promoted. What's intelligent discussion? I only speak in memes and tongues.
moonkid's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:46
moonkid
Theme 1- as it's February, how shit is Valentines Day? discuss
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:51
Snaileb
Dex wins this round.

CURSE YOU MR. NERDCORE!!
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:52
Dr Milkdad
What about us dumb people? You've left us behind...
Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:53
Kryptinite
This is awesome. I think this is a great addition and I hope to see the light of front page soon :)
Anthony Burch's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:56
Anthony Burch
At the moment, the sole prize is getting your intelligence highlighted on the Dtoid front page. Should this feature really take off, though, we're definitely looking into adding more rewards for starting intelligent discussion.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:56
BluDesign
I only rate things in stars.

Oh, I meant S.T.A.R.S.

So, unless you're a cop from Raccoon City, your threat holds no water.
JimboMac's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 12:56
JimboMac
sounds awesome
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 13:00
NihonTiger90
I'll bite on this. Where do I sign up?
grrza's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 13:14
grrza
great idea. maybe this will increase the interesting-post to spam ratio in the clogs.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 13:14
s0lesurviv0r
I'm with moonkid, how about love stories in videogames?
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 13:23
Neonie
"This is awesome. I think this is a great addition and I hope to see the light of front page soon :)"

I can't say it any better then Kryptinite did. keep up the good work guys.
Phoenix Gamma's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 13:24
Phoenix Gamma
Can this month's theme be videogame boobs? I'm good at talking about boobs and videogames, so mixing them would be a good fit :3
The GHost's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 13:39
The GHost
Since the last comment was positive I clearly need to do the angry half of the alternating comments. WTF!?! THIS IS SO STOOPID!111!!11 WHO WANTS TO BE FRONT PAGE NEWAYZ?!?! IMA GO WATCH AMERICAN GLADIATORZ!!!11!!1

For reals though, this is super awesome. I'm on pins and needles.
fyre's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 14:00
fyre
Yayy.....wait I can't write interesting articles. Or can I?
Scape's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 14:20
Scape
This sounds like a good idea.
Big Z's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 15:29
Big Z
Not only is this a great idea I'm interested in, but GHost reminded me that American Gladiators is on tonight! Good times.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 15:38
Necros
This is a great idea. The cblogs need more editorial content anyways.
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 15:38
Spartacus
An interesting proposition, Mr. Reverend.

Getting on the front page would be amazing.
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 16:13
Eschatos
Front page, bitches!
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 16:54
ScottyG
Nice idea to encourage thoughtful cblogging Rev. :)
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 17:34
Samit Sarkar
Awesome idea, Rev. I am totally down for this!
Pangloss's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 18:51
Pangloss
Proposed topic: the drought of good character development in most games. I've blogged about it before, but I would like to hear takes on the topic from editors and other community members.
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 18:57
Fading Star
"But this is no average article series where the readers have no real input outside of leaving alternately angry and supportive comments -- no, dear readers, this is a call to arms. This is an opportunity for you to be on the front page of Dtoid, and, even better, prove to everyone what a smart person you are."

God bless America?
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 19:02
Wedge
Blog spam in 3... 2... 1...

Seriously though, I worry the cblogs aren't really developed enough to support something like this, but I guess we'll see how it goes.
Anthony Burch's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 21:45
Anthony Burch
This was all Niero's idea, by the way. Give HEEM the credit.
johpan's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/04/2008 22:50
johpan
Blogging for me is like... GTA, or any sandboxy type game. When faced with a world of choice (and once the missions start to suck), it's really hard for a person like me to find something to do... other than steal cars and kill hookers.

This is a very welcomed idea in my books and gives me something to focus on.
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