What site features would you like to see here on MS?

[TanyaH666]

I voted Carol! And yes, i really think MS should be on Tapatalk!! I love that app! LOL

[Neverlnd16]

Originally Posted by WDW Scrap Princess

I agree with this, This is the ONLY site that I know of that is Disney Specific for Scrappin and that is what I love of it.
If I want to see other layouts theme i just go somewhere else.
What makes Mousescrappers so unique it is that it has one theme. simple...uncomplicated and pure!

I completely agree.

[WDW Scrap Princess]

Originally Posted by Carolc

There are two big concerns I have with this idea, though. One is how to get products from designers to give away - I have no idea how they are compensated... either monetarily or otherwise. If someone has experience with this and would like to PM me offline, I would appreciate it. My second concern is interest in the product by members. For the sites that give away one kit from one designer per month... well what if your style is completely different from the style of the designer? I wouldn't want people to get upset. I know there is at least one other site that gives away several small items each month - almost a mini-goody bag - but that must be a challenge to coordinate each month.

Oh, and this would be one or the other (a store or membership) - It would be too much to do both.

I sent you a PM Carol. I am a member of one that it is store and membership and I am very pleased with the designers and what i get. Hope it helps.

[Fran98765]

I would love the blog hop and the blog/news idea sounds good too.

[JenEm]

Originally Posted by CoralTurtle

Oh well, I guess I'm in the minority on this, but I worry having a non-Disney gallery might "dilute" the niche quality of this site--if that make sense. I like the focus that this site has, personally. There are SO many other sites that have non-specific galleries. Maybe I'm just over thinking it, but that was my initial reaction to that particular suggestion.

I agree that a blog hop would be fun!

Lisa said it perfectly. If I want to look at or post non-Disney layouts, there are tons of open galleries out there. Please do not change MouseScrappers. Being Disney specific is what makes MouseScrappers such a special place.

With respect, I worry that if you add an open gallery it will just become a "dumping ground" for every person out there to promote or sell their products. We are very lucky to have designers who sponsor this site and they (and their CT's) actively participate here. It is a part of what makes this such a great community.

I have noticed a trend where previously open galleries have moved towards regulating the use of "in-house" products. In many cases I believe this was done because they just got tired of people using their sites as "dumping grounds" - people who post layouts to promote a designer's product and get "free" advertising, but never contributing to or participating on that site.

Just my 2cents worth. (Putting my flame suit on LOL)

Carol thanks for everything you do to make MouseScrappers such a great home

[cassidyk]

I will confess that initially I was all for the idea of adding a non-Disney gallery but the excellent points made by Lisa and Jen have changed my mind. My original thought process was "wouldn't it be great to be able to gain inspiration for my non-Disney layouts from the same wonderfully talented people that inspire my Disney layouts" And while part of me still thinks that, I agree that the potential "risks" (if you will) that would come along with it don't outweigh that benefit.

So thank you Lisa and Jen for speaking up and presenting a compelling argument and view point I had not considered.

And thank you Carol for constantly striving to make this already awesome site even better!

[snowdrop]

I'll jump in and agree with those who don't want non-Disney layouts in the gallery here. I like that it's JUST Disney here, like others said, that's part of what makes MS unique! I also think on your end, Carol, it will get really expensive to have a full gallery.

[frogfish]

I have been convinced to retract my vote for a non-Disney gallery. I oftentimes find myself wishing that other scrapbooking sites were exactly like Mousescrappers and was of the opinion that if I could do all of my scrapbooking here that I would be happy. The truth is that by introducing a non-Disney gallery Mousescrappers wouldn't be Mousescrappers anymore and I may end up unhappy here too...I definitely don't want that!!!

[WDW Scrap Princess]

Originally Posted by frogfish

I have been convinced to retract my vote for a non-Disney gallery. I oftentimes find myself wishing that other scrapbooking sites were exactly like Mousescrappers and was of the opinion that if I could do all of my scrapbooking here that I would be happy. The truth is that by introducing a non-Disney gallery Mousescrappers wouldn't be Mousescrappers anymore and I may end up unhappy here too...I definitely don't want that!!!

Yes, The name would not be Mousescrappers anymore

I often think how nice it is to see the gallery and go to any of the forums and just see Disney Related layouts. I just love that. In fact this is the only site I am actively posting and reading. (No blog, No FB) Mousescrappers its all I have for my "Disney Fix" I used to be in another Disney site but after i found this one, this is it.

[Carolc]

Thanks for your input on the non-Disney gallery. I just want to clarify that I would NOT touch the MS gallery and I don't want a bunch of non-Disney content in the MS forums. The idea I had was to install an empty gallery on a separate domain I have. Unlike other store galleries, I'd want it in some sort of category structure (you know me!). I really don't want to do any admin on it besides setup (and there would not be a forum or anything), but it would be there if anyone wants to use it to share non-Disney stuff with MS friends (and/or maybe get subject ideas). And maybe we could allow one 'any subject' weekly challenge. Just some ideas I had....