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Aug 23, 2001, 11:16pm

Hi all,

This is a reminder that ComReg's ongoing Anniversary Scavenger Hunt that
was opened Aug 17th, will be closed Friday 24th at 11:59PM (23:59) VRT.
Citizenships up for grab.

Please check ComReg's site, www.awcommunity.org/awcomreg, for details on
the Hunt.

Bille

Aug 23, 2001, 11:17pm

oops:)) messing up the time differences again... the Hunt closes in 25 hours
.... :)

[View Quote] > Hi all,
>
> This is a reminder that ComReg's ongoing Anniversary Scavenger Hunt that
> was opened Aug 17th, will be closed Friday 24th at 11:59PM (23:59) VRT.
> Citizenships up for grab.
>
> Please check ComReg's site, www.awcommunity.org/awcomreg, for details on
> the Hunt.
>
> Bille

Aug 25, 2001, 1:02am

Mine is AWCC :-)


[View Quote] > Just wondering what everyone's default start world was. Mine is AWGate
> because I have no where else to go. What about you?

Oct 7, 2001, 2:39pm

Happy Anniversary!:))

[View Quote] > Hi, I'd just like to tell you all that KAH Town is one year old today, and
> that there are festivities all day long in KAH Town :-)) a bot-guided tour
> is run every 15 minutes, and a Tic Tac Toe tournament will be held at 17:00
> VRT. Welcome to KAH Town, AW 2222s 2143e 270 :-))
>
> KAH

Oct 12, 2001, 10:33pm

I have not checked the entire site, but it seems that the script or table coding
(at least on the home page) is not supported by Netscape 4.7 (yes, I know it
might be outdated to people who upgrade software 3-4 times a year, which I don't
- , but NS 4.7 is just one year and something old, and their best browser, so
I'd assume that I'm not the only one still using it occationally). Just made me
wonder whether you have tested the site on different browsers/versions? It
worked on Opera though...:)

Else, looks great:)


[View Quote] > Hmmm, I knew that would get your attention. Seeing as how everyone here
> likes to point out the problems with what everyone else does and says, I
> figured this the perfect place to ask anyone if they'd like to preview
> AWTeen's new website.
>
> I spent the last few weeks working on the website on and off, and I finished
> it last night. Nobody I telegrammed with the preview of the site was able
> to find anything wrong (broken links, bad grammar, messed up pictures, etc),
> but those people weren't the most knowledgable in HTML either.
>
> The site is located at http://www.shoemakervillage.org/test/index.html.
> I'll publish it to the main server after I see if anyone finds any problems
> with it. Feel free to post comments, or more likely, flames.
>
> -Brant

Oct 13, 2001, 12:02pm

The problem is only concerning the layout I think, meaning the page will not be
seen like you intended, but if all the contents are included this might not be a
major problem to the viewer. I think ppl will understand it's a scripting
problem, and either scroll horizontical or open the page in another browser. But
if certain content is not showing on NS (or any other browser) you could at
least say so in a buttom line/disclaimer or something, or ppl might miss out
some info...

I've been doing some javascripting myself lately, and several commands appears
different on either NS or IE, but there's normally a way around the problems.
The AWTeen site's problem seems to be with the table settings, but to solve it
you will need to experiment by opening the page in both browsers. Whenever I
solve such a conflict it's by experimenting and pure luck, and not because I
know how to fix it before I try...:) While testing table settings adding
border=1 will make it easier for you to see how the adjusted codes will effect
the layout.

Bille

[View Quote] > I heard about netscape 4.7 not working - but other than starting from
> scratch, I don't know what I can do about that.....
>
[View Quote]

Oct 13, 2001, 12:06pm

Editors are great tools, but when it comes to having control over the html tags
and layout, there's no better way than plain html coding in note-pad:)

Bille

[View Quote] > MS sets the standards in EVERY field, lol, whether we like it or not. I
> looked at some statistics showing that only 5% of the current web users use
> netsape 4.76 anyway, and besides, you can't even set AW to call a netscape
> window - that was removed in build 375. Most of our audience will be
> viewing the site in IE, but I'll look into how I can fix this without having
> to redesign the site using a different editor.
>
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Nov 28, 2001, 11:36pm

Hi all,

Well, we are definitely not on vacation, but it might look like it,
especially if you are eagerly waiting for your community
registration/adjustment to get added to the web register. We are
currently preparing for several new features on AW ComReg's web,
including a total rebuild of the script (not the layout), and because of
this there are no updates to the register this week. So, if you
registered a new community or submitted adjustments over the past week+,
your contribution will not take effect untill ... uhm... some time next
week (I hope it's all ready by then:). Sorry for the delay.

All current features can still be used as normal, though, at least
through out this week. If part of the site needs to be closed for a few
days, it will be stated on the main page.

Bille
www.awcommunity.org/awcomreg

Dec 3, 2001, 11:29pm

Just to say that ComReg's site is back up. Latest added/adjusted
registrations are now linked from the main page. And there's another new
feature to be added later this week:)

Bille



> Hi all,
>
> Well, we are definitely not on vacation, but it might look like it,
> especially if you are eagerly waiting for your community
> registration/adjustment to get added to the web register. We are
> currently preparing for several new features on AW ComReg's web,
> including a total rebuild of the script (not the layout), and because of
> this there are no updates to the register this week. So, if you
> registered a new community or submitted adjustments over the past week+,
> your contribution will not take effect untill ... uhm... some time next
> week (I hope it's all ready by then:). Sorry for the delay.
>
> All current features can still be used as normal, though, at least
> through out this week. If part of the site needs to be closed for a few
> days, it will be stated on the main page.
>
> Bille
> www.awcommunity.org/awcomreg

Dec 11, 2001, 8:24pm

Hi all,

Today ComReg's new service to the community is up & running; the new
Anniversaries Calendar!

Keep track on upcoming anniversaries (communities only, not
individuals), and make sure your community is listed there as well. To
get listed, your world, town or society must be registered with ComReg,
must be renewed/veriefied less than 6 months ago, your community's
Foundation Day must be exact with year, month and date - and of course,
it needs to be at least 1 year old.

Next Anniversary can always be found on ComReg's main page. For the
following, you will need to check out the calendar. Oh, and our calendar
must not be mixed up with AWEC's calendar of events. ComReg will not
advertise events, only the dates to be celebrated. So remember to check
out AWEC as well:)

There's no longer a good excuse for missing a party!:) (oops, guess that
counts for me as well, uh...:)

Bille
www.awcommunity.org/awcomreg

Jan 3, 2002, 8:34am

Well, didn't everyone predict more or less the same back in 1997 when the
charging started?:) I don't think that the charging changed AW in a negative
way, it just "trimmed" AW's user base a little bit, as a higher percentage
of the user became active and caring.

This might give a positive effect on AW's community once again, although I
do expect the new annual charge to make many of my AW friends to find
something else to do, cause the raise is pretty heavy.

I'm sure AW will survive though, I just hope the community will still be a
part of it, and not that in the future the majority of the users will run
their own worlds because in order to get most in return for the charging. To
me AW is very special because of the interactivity and great community
(surprise!:).

Bille

[View Quote] > I read the latest SEC (a dirtier word than damn around here) report for
> AW a few months ago. I don't think anybody bothered to post the link in
> any of the counter cultural hangouts (which is an interesting change
> from the past).
>
> What it said was (and I'm a little vague on the details) that at the
> rate they are losing money, AW has about a year worth of reserves left
> (that was then, less than a years worth by now).
>
> I shared with a few friends the prediction that this would be the final
> end for the VR we love and hate. Just from doing the math, I predicted a
> year or less.
>
> Another stock issue is out of the question. No more Juno type deals to
> be found I am sure. Sales to big companies for 3D training, virtual
> malls and the like become harder and harder when there isn't even one
> success story to point to.
>
> They want to increase the prices by a factor of 6 or so. I'm sure they
> have calculated this amount assuming a significant loss of users.
> They'll probably want to raise world prices too.
>
> Some of us have the means, and will be willing to pay the new rates,
> whatever they are. But we will be doing it so that we can share our
> worlds, our "works of art" with an ever dwindling audience. What will be
> the point, other than determining the point of no return?
>
> Frankly, I think we have reached that point already. What WAS needed,
> because its really too late now, was a spark of creativity at the head
> office.
>
> Chasing all the creative people off was probably not such a good idea.
> Those who wanted to have it all for themselves, will ultimately end up
> with nothing. Just like in Snowcrash. How fitting. How sad, for those
> who really cared.
>
> Yeah, I'll go sign the petition. But it won't matter. Really.

Jan 30, 2002, 11:55pm

Hi all,

To anyone who is, or ever was, involvd with Pink Village in AlphaWorld;
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!:) Today, January 30th, it's exactly 5 years since
Pink Village was founded:) Periodically the town has been rather quiet,
but in fact we have got several new residents monthly during most of
this time.

We'll celebrate this Saturday Feb/2nd, 16.00-23.00 (4-11PM) VRT. The
detailed programme will be posted on our web page this Thursday.

If you ever have been wandering about in PV, you will know there are
many locations and builds that are great, charming, or simply full of
memories from past events. The Gallerie 2222 will open a joint
exhibition this Saturday at 17.00 VRT, "My PV", showing contributors'
favourite screenshots taken in Pink Village. The motiv can be a scenary,
or a detail. A memory from any event, or your own humble home. If you
feel sort of involved, you are welcome to contribute even if you are a
non-registered Pink Villager. Deadline is Feb 1st at noon VRT.

Please read more if interested: www.geocities.com/pinkvillage

Thank you!:)

Bille

Jun 23, 2002, 9:47am

Hi all,

I'm sorry to announce that the AW Info Squares have been closed down
today, due to lack of orders (+ lack of time for maintaining them). AWIS
goes on though, with Adz at GZ Network as the only service. This will not
effect the current Adz at GZ Network memberships.

The squares are still chained by teleporters, but the ground
owners/towns should feel free to use those locations for something
better, or even to run their own local info square:)

Communities or heavy frequented locations are welcome to join the Adz at GZ
Network, to have their ads displayed on numerous GZ's instead, which I
also think is more efficient for all (including me:)

Closing this service after 5 moe or less busy years feels quite bad, but
I'm sure it's the right thing to do. AW Info Squares opened April 1997,
and I have no idea of how many ads have been displayed all these years.
Thanx to all who appreciated the service:)

Bille
www.awcommunity.org/awinfo

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