A Locked Topics Archive? - A Suggestion

[CharlesC]

Hi Everybody!  Why don't we create another forum, an archive just for locked (or inappropriate) topics.  We have so many now!  I think it would be nice to move these threads into another forum where people can read them if they want to, but they don't clutter up the active forums.  Any light there?

[Juan Aneiros]

Hi Charles,

You are very right in making that suggestion. As you might have read already at the front page, we are in the active process of upgrading the whole website including the forums.

The upgrade to the forums will include every single feature you can think of and much more. Currently, the upgrade is at Alpha testing and the code is not stable enough to use. The Administration control panel is not ready yet and neither is the script that will convert all current members and posts.

We will be also including a member control panel, so you can choose the skin you would like to use and many other personal preferences and settings. That will allow you to find easily just the topics you are interested in.

The final upgrades will be ready by the beginning of next month and most of the coding is at a very advanced stage already. We just want to make sure it works first, can

[CharlesC]

Hi Juan!

Sounds like you have some interesting changes in store!

I think it would be interesting to have classical music at the forums.  (Some of the web-based email programs have this option.)




(Edited by CharlesC at 11:18 am on Feb. 7, 2001)

That's a good idea in the future [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
(;if it is possible)!!

[Greg Harris]

I cant wait to see all the changes and features Juan! I'm going 'feature mad' on my website at the moment! I've just put a postcard thingy up there where people can send e-cards of horror stars, Maybe you can do the same but with Mr.Lee characters! (Or maybe your going to allready!) [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

[CharlesC]

Hi Greg!  What is your URL?

[Greg Harris]

Hi Charles

I have 2 websites:

One on Horror:  

http://www.horrorsville.co.uk  With CL section!!!

and I also have one on Ghosts (Real life photos!)

http://www.spectralorb.co.uk

Hope you like them (Please sign guestbooks!)

[Juan Aneiros]

To send postcards of pics, you must hold the copyright yourself or have express written authorisation from the copyright owner.

[Greg Harris]

Yeah I know, but you hold the copyright of the CL pics dont you?

By the Way, How do you copyright something? (E.g my Horrorsville name) because every site I seem to go to have copyrighted there names and I dont know how! I think your the best person to ask Juan! [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

I know its off topic but I can never seem to e-mail you! It never works!

[Gena]

This seems like a good idea and the perfect place to post the following:

Hi guys I miss you all, I have about 10 days of training classes then maybe I can find you all again.
Gena

Quote: from Greg Harris on 10:54 am on Feb. 7, 2001
By the Way, How do you copyright something? (E.g my Horrorsville name) because every site I seem to go to have copyrighted there names and I dont know how! I think your the best person to ask Juan!

Forgive my chiming in, Greg, but I did an article that touched on this issue for a magazine, and will edit this post to add the link when it's published and then archived at the publisher's site.

First of all, I realize things may be different in the UK than in the US. Second, I'm not an attorney.

Those qualifications made, think "trademark," rather than "copyright" for a business name. It's very much a matter of first researching whether your business name is already in use in a competing venue/area, then taking the appropriate steps. If you intend to use the name on a Website, then regional issues may become moot.

In the US, you can use the designation ™ without paying any fees, but can only use ® if you actually pay and register the trade name. When choosing a trade name to register and defend, it's of great practical importance to secure the Internet domain name, as well. I had to change my business name to find one that had an available domain name.

None of the above is intended as legal advice.

Good luck!

[Greg Harris]

Thanks for the advice Rebecca! I'll look into it!
Juan has just told me about the 'Disclaimer' stuff, so I think I'm on the right track! [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

[paul]

sounds like exciting times ahead!The site is great as it is,so any changes are a big bonus!