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    Joel
    Key Master

    Hello all
    We would like to set up a new "creative" section on this website where people can submit their own creative writing whether it is poetry or prose (possibly even art). The page will be open to all and we will make it easy to navigate by categorising posts into various sections. We will also be able to have continuous submissions from an author rather like chapters in a book or a blog.

    So here are some questions...
    1) Do you think that this is a good idea?
    2) What shall we call the page (it is important that the name helps people not to confuse it with "personal stories" which are more about life with OCD and are there to help people understand the disorder)
    3) Any ideas on how we can make this better

    Thanks
    Joel

    Tue Mar 30 2010 10:50:49 #
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    Rena32
    Member

    This sounds like a great idea as there are so many on the forum who are very talented and creative.

    Here are just a few suggestions for a title for the page:

    Creative Moments In Time
    Our Creative Moments
    Creativity and Arts
    Our Creative Side
    Creative Minds

    Wed Mar 31 2010 3:02:22 #
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    Joel
    Key Master

    Thanks Rena32
    I like your suggestions. We are aiming to go live with the page by the end of this week. At first the page will be fairly basic and let people ( as long as they are registered on the website ) to upload text. Over time we will be able to let people load up images, video etc...

    All the text needs to be approved before it is published and we are looking for a volunteer to act as editor. If anybody is interested please let me know. We need somebody who is fairly computer literate, has internet access and can give some time each day to check submissions.

    If anybody is interested - please let me know

    Thanks
    Joel

    Tue Apr 13 2010 11:54:51 #
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    nettlenoo
    Member

    creativity corner;
    along came a page called ocd action
    its simple aim in life
    to give user satisfaction
    to help out from day to day
    advice and support is always near
    friends will come
    we hold them all dear
    so thanks once again ocd action
    i hope creativity corner will soon be in action

    Tue Apr 13 2010 12:24:22 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    I think a creative section is a great idea.

    A few more title suggestions:

    OCD - our creative side
    Creative expressions of OCD
    The creative side of our OCD
    Our OCD gallery
    The creative talents of OCD

    Problem is that at the moment the only thing that I'm any good at is creating is a mess and muddle. Having said that perhaps I should apply for the Turner Prize

    Trudy

    Tue Apr 13 2010 17:08:59 #
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    Unregistered

    Joel? I was just wondering is this only for writting because I do have a creative side but mines usually for making things. I do stuff like Jewellery or some Accessories for Woman.

    Tue Apr 13 2010 18:31:53 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    Hi,

    If there's going to be a section for art perhaps you could photograph some of your work and put that in the creative section. After all jewellery is another form of creative expression isn't it?

    Tue Apr 13 2010 18:53:08 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    Just thought of another name

    OCD's got talent
    (sorry it was hearing the TV programme mentioned )

    Wed Apr 14 2010 8:49:28 #
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    Joel
    Key Master

    Hi DevillnTheDetails
    When we go live it will be just text but should be able to do images in a week or so, we are just playing around with the technology at the moment. So absolutely - take photos and post them.

    Truddles - OCD's got Talent - brilliant
    Joel

    Thu Apr 15 2010 11:37:06 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    Thanks it's the way I say it

    Thu Apr 15 2010 13:34:54 #
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    Joel
    Key Master

    Hello all
    The new Creative Community section is up and running, you can find it in the community section. You will need to be logged in to post anything and for now, we can only take text. - We will also put links to the most recent posts on the front page of the website.

    enjoy.....
    Joel

    Fri Apr 23 2010 9:09:28 #
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    Tess
    Member

    I think this is a brilliant idea and I LOVE Truddle's suggestion for a name, not just topical but absolutely spot-on.

    Fri Apr 23 2010 10:07:20 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    Hi Joel,

    This is a great idea for us to be able to express ourselves.
    But a while ago we were told that a FAQ and guide on how to use this site was being done, especially as it has many excellent features that other sites don't have. This is now more important than ever now you are adding such things as the creative section. There also needs to be somewhere permanent on the forum pages that everyone can see not only directing you to the creative section, but also explaining what it is. Not many people use the pale blue bars at the top of the page and if they do 'Creative community' is a bit cold and ambiguous and doesn't explain what it actually is. It doesn't draw people to the section.

    Many excellent names which gave an idea of the function of the section where put forward by members and I thought that as it's our site we'd have had an opportunity to say which name we preferred.

    Sorry to interfere but in order for it to be used by everyone it needs to stand out when people go to either the forum or home pages where the latest forum discussions are listed as that's where most people go.

    Trudy

    Fri Apr 23 2010 11:15:32 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    Hi everyone,

    I've started by posting my OCD poem, so how about putting your OCD poem on the creative site?

    Trudy

    Fri Apr 23 2010 12:27:33 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    Hi Tess,

    Sorry for the delay but welcome to the forum.

    Trudy

    Sat Apr 24 2010 16:19:55 #
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    Joe21Liverpool
    Member

    Locked in a battle with one's own mind
    How desperately it will try to find,
    An answer to its longing prayers
    As this constant fight, it now bears
    Itself, crushing all that lies in wake
    If only my will it tries to take.
    Take away from me, my freedom right
    Darkening the hope of light

    Emptiness consumes though in a crowd
    And whispers so silent can scream aloud.
    Can deafen me with unnerving force
    Knocks a life from its fated course
    To somewhere new, that dont belong
    The air broken by a dreaded song
    With words that only i can hear
    Filled with contempt, and tinged with fear

    How hope and joy, its feels depleted
    Knowing i may be defeated,
    By the very thing that gives me life.
    A mind so struck in pain and strife.
    But alas i will not let in win
    For tomorrows new day it will begin
    And recommence this daily plight
    Where myself and I proceed to fight

    But one day, before times hath ceased
    From this cage, il be released
    I will destroy it, It will be defeated
    Will return to its cave where it once retreated.
    But that time it, it will not return
    Not then, will all the things il learn
    And with its death will bring new birth
    The dawning of a different Earth

    A different world, a different me
    How in that day, I will be free

    Mon Apr 26 2010 22:34:55 #
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    Joel
    Key Master

    Thank you Joe21Liverpool
    Can you login and post this in the creative community section please -
    click here for creative community

    Tue Apr 27 2010 11:19:10 #
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    stevieb
    Member

    OCD

    It is our phantom in the night,
    And from our fear, takes great delight
    It is the burden of our day,
    The beast which always barres the way

    It is our stalker, crouching near,
    Which sniggers if we shed a tear,
    The mocking voice from deep within
    That tells us of our dreadful sin

    It’s the shadowed form which taints our dreams,
    So sanity breaks its weakened seams,
    The monster in its hidden lair,
    No chance for us to catch its glare

    Though in its blackened shade, we chill,
    But never lose our growing will,
    To feel the warm sun on our face,
    With thoughts at rest in every place

    But it’s still our phantom in the night,
    And from our fear, takes great delight,
    The tiring burden of our day,
    The beast which still stands in our way.

    November 2009

    Sat May 15 2010 12:28:49 #
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    Nimrod
    Key Master

    Thany you StevieB for that very touching and meaningful poem

    Can you login and post this in the creative community section please -
    click here for creative community http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/creative-community/

    Best wishes,
    Caps

    Sat May 15 2010 19:41:26 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    The creative community section has been up and running for over two months. So far there have only been three posts.

    There's a lot of talented people on our forum so why not get the little grey cells working and post your creation in our creative community section?

    Wed Jun 30 2010 21:02:11 #
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    Unregistered

    How long will it take after we've submitted until our creations are up?

    Thu Aug 12 2010 20:40:25 #
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    Tess
    Member

    Hi Jess
    You can post it yourself dirct into the creative section http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/creative-community/ so it is instant. Now you can't get faster than that so get creating and let us see how talented you are.

    Fri Aug 13 2010 11:06:47 #
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    Unregistered

    Oh well I submitted ages ago. I guess mods have to check it, but it's up now. http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/creative-community/a-piece-of-descriptive-writing/

    Fri Aug 13 2010 19:37:23 #
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    Truddles
    Member

    Hi Jess,

    It's not posted immediately as you're right it has to be checked first by the moderators.
    I enjoyed reading it

    Fri Aug 13 2010 19:56:43 #
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    Unregistered

    Hi Trudy,

    Thanks. It's not very good, just somethin' I put together for homework along with a peice on Bellitrix Lestrange. I will post something better next time.

    Fri Aug 13 2010 20:03:32 #
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    mattwords
    Member

    Joel I'd be interested in editing this. I have been writing myself since I was 12 and I have a degree in English and a good deal of experience editing for myself and helping friends at uni with editing and not just in editing English material, I can work with many different types of texts.

    Tue May 10 2011 23:03:07 #

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