Okay, I haven't done any research of example sites yet. But I just wanted to take a moment to describe some rough sketches forming in my head.
I basically want to take these loose elements from my journals, tie them all together and expand upon them. Basically my journal but in the form of a fully realized electronic periodical.
The grows section will start with my weekly updated grow journal where I will feature a cut from a local club for possible cross-promotion (I can make a cut look good). Hopefully, as the project expands and more contributors come aboard, I can feature multiple real time grows from some of the best dudes and dudettes out there.
The girls section. Meanwhile I'll be regularly conducting "Emerald Goddess" shoots for the girl end of things. Again, more than just photo sets, my shoots will feature an in-depth written account of my experience with the model... and perhaps video interviews to accompany the article and photos. All 'smoking' photos will be simulated of course.
I see a free section and a nude section (tame playboy style) as a 'donations' section. This will be down the line of course, as I want to get it up and running as sort of a super blog that everyone can see and access for free at first.
The games and other media section. Since this is my weakest area of knowledge, it's where contributors need to come in the most. I'll rely upon you and others for ideas and input. And remember, contributors don't have to write in perfect grammar... just as long as you can get by, and it doesn't sound too, too awful, I can proofread rather quickly.
In addition, I want to have regular special interest sections like "From the Dam" or "the Man on the Dam." I think that would be an especially strong feature that we def need to have. Hear that, DST? So don't get hit by a bus or something. Lol.
So from a web design perspective, it's all pretty straight forward stuff. Just a matter of making it look cool and function smoothly and intuitively.
Edit:
I think more than one journal viewer asked me to write a book? Well you guys really nudged me into this. Thank you. I can't remember who it was... but thank you.
Edit 2:
Oh, and most importantly... how could I almost forget? This zine (still working on the title) will be my personal soap box for the advancement of the sane use of cannabis for a saner society. News, good blog cross-links, and my own personal editorial page where I will regularly expound upon the virtues of smoking ganja, growing ganja, eating ganja... in short, everything short of having sex with ganja... which should not be confused with having sex ON ganja, which I fully endorse.
Anti-ganja political propaganda, bullshit shakedowns, bad legislation... This will be my own personal platform in my war against stupidity. Yeah, and I'm willing to photograph gorgeous naked models, smoke weed, and play more video games for you. Who said I wasn't willing to take one for the team? Lol.