A Couple of Things
Live and learn. We launched Brooklyn Record almost exactly a year ago with the idea that there was a whole lot of stuff going on in Brooklyn that had little to do with real estate and that wasn’t being adequately covered in any one blog. We still think it’s a valid concept but we’ve decided…
Live and learn. We launched Brooklyn Record almost exactly a year ago with the idea that there was a whole lot of stuff going on in Brooklyn that had little to do with real estate and that wasn’t being adequately covered in any one blog. We still think it’s a valid concept but we’ve decided to leave it to someone with deeper pockets to try and to stick to our knitting here at Brownstoner. It’s been hard trying to support two brands and creating artificial boundaries editorially; frankly, it’s also proven a lot harder to support a general interest blog with advertising. Going forward, some of the things we’ve been putting in the Brooklyn Record basket in recent months—like storefront openings and closings and the more human-interest side of real estate, for example—will find a home under the Brownstoner umbrella. Other topics, like kick-boxing classes and indie rock concerts aren’t going to make the cut.
In other news, we’re in the process of upgrading the site to a new system that will dramatically improve the user experience and strengthen the sense of community. Within the next few weeks, readers will be able to have their own profile pages which they can use to track comment threads, upload photos of their house or apartment and connect directly with other readers. The new system will also make the Forum much more flexible and user-friendly. We can’t wait.
Onward and upward.
Mr. B
I read Brooklyn Record from DAY ONE and was reading Brownstoner almost from the beginning. I also agree heartily with the following two posts. Are comments a metric for advertising dollars? I’m sure writers like to see lengthy discussions following their pieces, but as a compendium of Brooklyn stories and cool observations and blog wraps, Brooklyn Record was indispensable! I hope you might change your mind….
“I think it’s a mistake to think that every blog needs to build community. For the most part, I don’t have the time or
interest in that and often find that the comments section can become a juvenile free-for-all.
“It surprises me that you find there to be a greater sense of community on Brownstoner vs. Brooklyn Record. Granted, there do seem to be more posts on Brownstoner, but people seemed to much friendlier and well-behaved on Brooklyn Record. I’m occasonally driven away from Bstoner by all the bile and vitriol.”
Good luck Jon, looking forward to seeing the new and improved Brownstoner!
I never commented, but enjoyed the BR every single day. Boo hoo. Shoulda commented I guess.
best of luck, gwon miss the BK Record, agree with many here that BR was more my steez, but time and $ are a precious commodity.
Bummer–BR was much more my speed than Brownstoner (not so into all the house sale notifications, etc). I read for the information and human interest stuff, not for the community.
I understand/respect your choice, though.
Hats off to Kara and Christy; it was a pleasure to write for two such wonderful editors…and friends.
It surprises me that you find there to be a greater sense of community on Brownstoner vs. Brooklyn Record. Granted, there do seem to be more posts on Brownstoner, but people seemed to much friendlier and well-behaved on Brooklyn Record. I’m occasonally driven away from Bstoner by all the bile and vitriol.
In any case, I’ll miss the B. Record but I wish you tons of success in all your endeavors.
Good luck, Brownstoner. I look forward to the enhancements.
im psyched for the new features at brownstoner!