Talking about this:

http://acmboston.org/pimpmysite

We have a conference workshop scheduled for July on which at least one recognizeable Drupal figure will sit to talk about new web-based media methods as an alternative to cable television. The top brass at the conference headquarters is concerned that the title of this workshop will reflect poorly on the conference and its parent organization, as we are facing some legislative challenges now, and have asked that we change the name of the workshop. Its a valid concern, they don't want legislators to use this youthfully exuberant title against us when making policy.

We, the workshop planners, are fond of the title. There are a number of Pimp my Somethings in current pop culture, even appearing on cable television networks without much dispute. The title itself also suggests innovation, new ideas coming from a younger generation of technology users, making over tired out web sites into something more effective and accessible to modern media makers and consumers, much like this old word 'pimp' getting a brand new meaning and use.

Anyway, the two questions are this:

1. Anyone have a sense of how to strengthen our case?

2. And, if change we must, any suggestions for a new title that captures the same fresh newness and upstart attitude?

Sean
aka "Pimpasaurus Rex"

Comments

jesse_idc@civicspacelabs.com’s picture

I'm afraid I lean towards the top brass position on this one. Geeks like us using bits of stylized "urban" culture in this way only leaves us vulnerable to the sort of easy taunting mostly left behind in middle school. If only to dodge turnabout epithets like "Pimplesaurus Rex," I recommend changing the title.

In all seriousness, I can easily see where you'd get your community-friendly message across more effectively with a different title. How about: "Web Skills: Yo' Website So Ugly that..." Oops! Fell into that same trap again.

"Give Your Community Website an Extreme Makeover"
"Bling for your Blog"

etc.

seaneffel’s picture

It might work, but definitely changes the tone from a "gonna saw off your left fender to make room for the 42 inch rims" to "use blue eyeliner to hide unsightly wrinkles". Will think on this...

sun’s picture

Why not do it reverse? Get back to the +r version.

Daniel F. Kudwien
unleashed mind

Daniel 'sun' Kudwien
makers99

moshe weitzman’s picture

if pressed, i'll say that i'm not especially fond of it either. th reasons have been laid it by others, as well as good alternatives. i don;t feel strongly about this, so don't take any decision on my behalf.