games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 



fsdasdfa

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. 


Continue: More Destructoid stories





prev next

34 comments | showing # 1 to 34

The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 02/04/2008 12:32
Is there a prize involved other than featured status?
BluDesign's Avatar
BluDesign at 02/04/2008 12:35
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
Tubatic at 02/04/2008 12:39
In before "What do I win?"

Wait . . . too late . . . :p

Great idea! :)
BlindsideDork's Avatar
BlindsideDork at 02/04/2008 12:41
The prize is being creative and your stuff on the front page!
BlindsideDork's Avatar
BlindsideDork at 02/04/2008 12:42
We get a couple less days to perform this task this month! Curses to heck!
Cowzilla3's Avatar
Cowzilla3 at 02/04/2008 12:42
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
Sharpless at 02/04/2008 12:44
I will buy that for two dollah.
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 02/04/2008 12:44
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
moonkid at 02/04/2008 12:46
Theme 1- as it's February, how shit is Valentines Day? discuss
Snaileb 's Avatar
Snaileb at 02/04/2008 12:51
Dex wins this round.

CURSE YOU MR. NERDCORE!!
Dr Milkdad's Avatar
Dr Milkdad at 02/04/2008 12:52
What about us dumb people? You've left us behind...
Kryptinite's Avatar
Kryptinite at 02/04/2008 12:53
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
Anthony Burch at 02/04/2008 12:56
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
BluDesign at 02/04/2008 12:56
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
JimboMac at 02/04/2008 12:56
sounds awesome
NihonTiger90's Avatar
NihonTiger90 at 02/04/2008 13:00
I'll bite on this. Where do I sign up?
grrza's Avatar
grrza at 02/04/2008 13:14
great idea. maybe this will increase the interesting-post to spam ratio in the clogs.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar
s0lesurviv0r at 02/04/2008 13:14
I'm with moonkid, how about love stories in videogames?
Neonie's Avatar
Neonie at 02/04/2008 13:23
"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
Phoenix Gamma at 02/04/2008 13:24
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
The GHost at 02/04/2008 13:39
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
fyre at 02/04/2008 14:00
Yayy.....wait I can't write interesting articles. Or can I?
Scape's Avatar
Scape at 02/04/2008 14:20
This sounds like a good idea.
Big Z's Avatar
Big Z at 02/04/2008 15:29
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
Necros at 02/04/2008 15:38
This is a great idea. The cblogs need more editorial content anyways.
Spartacus's Avatar
Spartacus at 02/04/2008 15:38
An interesting proposition, Mr. Reverend.

Getting on the front page would be amazing.
Eschatos's Avatar
Eschatos at 02/04/2008 16:13
Front page, bitches!
ScottyG's Avatar
ScottyG at 02/04/2008 16:54
Nice idea to encourage thoughtful cblogging Rev. :)
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 02/04/2008 17:34
Awesome idea, Rev. I am totally down for this!
Pangloss's Avatar
Pangloss at 02/04/2008 18:51
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
Fading Star at 02/04/2008 18:57
"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
Wedge at 02/04/2008 19:02
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
Anthony Burch at 02/04/2008 21:45
This was all Niero's idea, by the way. Give HEEM the credit.
johpan's Avatar
johpan at 02/04/2008 22:50
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.
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos




    Win this!
    Reminder: We're giving away six copies of Magnacarta 2!



    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Mahjongg Artifacts 2 review
    Dragon Age: Origins review
    Lost Winds: The Winter of the Melodias review
    Osmos review
    Space Invaders Extreme 2 review
    Half-Minute Hero review
    JU-ON: The Grudge review
    Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble review
    Thexder Neo review
    Domino Rally review
    more reviews
    PS3's 256-player MAG
    Rooms The Main Building
    Skate 3
    Hudson's bringing back the Bonk
    James Cameron's Avatar
    Bomberman Battlefest
    Calling
    Bad Company 2's multiplayer
    Partying like it's 1959 in BioShock 2's multiplayer
    BioShock 2 through the eyes of Big Daddy
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 49601 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing

    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Jim Sterling: How to respond to a videogame review





















    More Destructoid Originals




     Popular now more
























    Destructoid's editorial lovefest is:
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief
    Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Dale North
    News Editor
    Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor
    Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Letters to the editors
    tips@destructoid.com
    Associate Editors
    Ashley Davis Jonathan Holmes
    Brad Nicholson Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Chad Concelmo Matthew Razak
    Colette Bennett Tom Fronczak
    Conrad Zimmerman Topher Cantler
    Dyson Samit Sarkar
    Contributors
    Adam Dork
    Ben Perlee
    Daniel Lingen
    Joseph Leray
    Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Will Maddock
    Stella Wong





     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online
    seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap
    our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?




    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006