Personally, I would hold off on any hopes for user-featured content at this time, with all of the off-the-wall changes that have occurred, in addition to the complete lack of communication, until the site redesign is rolled out. The real issue I see is that with the start of this union and what we were trying to accomplish (creating a group that helps foster better community writing and to get such features on the front page), the lack of communication and broken "promises" (E3 Chalk Talk not happening at all with no explanation, changes to AUB and GameSpotting that had no communication or direction and seem to keep changing), it may dry up and die and we could lose the talent we've seen here.
Nobody wants to work towards something with hopes of a reward only to learn later that there was never any chance to get it. And, unfortunately, the next time a change is rolled out, I can see how some people will feel it's simply a case of crying wolf; they won't take opportunities seriously, having been burned before with broken promises.
I would, however, urge all of you exceptional posters to stick with us all as these changes occur over the next few months. I know it's been tough; I have not received any communication myself, either, and have worked very hard to serve you all, and it has worn on me greatly. I'm personally very angry about the changes with the AUB with ZERO communication, even when I've asked what's going on because I'm supposed to be a part of it. But I'm going to stick around and do what I can with the inherent understanding that front page user content has no clear goal to users at this point, if only to help the community and foster an excitement about writing within our group.
I am, of course, moving to the east coast next week so will be VERY busy for a while, but rest assured, I'm here and am not going to simply quit, and AM reading your submissions even if I don't comment. I'll make a point to comment more even if I can't give a review. You guys have such interesting ideas that it would be hard to totally leave here anyway :)
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