Jay

User Group: Administrators
Join date: 22-Feb-2003
Last activity: 14-Apr-2024
Posts: 2,411

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Post: #26409
Topic: Petetions are running low
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/26409/action/topic#26409
Time: 21-Nov-2003 6:49 PM

Very cool Bossk. Great work. I'll add the site to the list of supporters when I update the list next week.

Post: #21368
Topic: Search functionality for the petition?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/21368/action/topic#21368
Time: 11-Oct-2003 12:19 PM

It's technically feasible. I'll add it to the list of possible future updates.

Post: #21042
Topic: Petetions are running low
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/21042/action/topic#21042
Time: 8-Oct-2003 6:43 AM

I'd never read your letter before, Bossk. Really, really great work. You have my full support.

Thanks to StarTrooper3000 for your hard work as well.

With the right luck and the right names behind us, we could get a strong second wind and another surge of support.

Post: #19971
Topic: The fan banner thread--post your custom OT.com banner here!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/19971/action/topic#19971
Time: 29-Sep-2003 11:48 AM

Have you created a custom banner in support of the originaltrilogy.com petition? Post it here as an alternative to our own banners so others can save it and place it on their web sites when linking to originaltrilogy.com.

Please only post here with your own banner, and keep comments/chat out of this thread so it doesn't become cumbersome to navigate.

Post: #17723
Topic: Roger Ebert
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/17723/action/topic#17723
Time: 16-Sep-2003 8:53 AM

It's certainly true that a 100% objective documentary is rare--likely nonexistent. The point the author of that document is trying to make is that BFC doesn't count as a documentary because it relies upon intentionally deceptive and misleading methods to make its point. Most documentaries present the facts in a way that helps skew the perspective to that of the filmmaker, and that's fine. BFC doesn't simply present things in a certain light to get you to look at the topic in a new way; it lies to you, twisting the truth and coercing you to come to conclusions to which you probably wouldn't arrive under normal circumstances.

The first time I saw it, I thought it was genius. Now I think it's trashy genius.

Post: #17675
Topic: Roger Ebert
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/17675/action/topic#17675
Time: 15-Sep-2003 6:37 PM

Bowling for Columbine was fascinating to watch, even if it is complete and utter horseshit (spoilers), full of deceit and exaggeration.

Documentaries should fascinate viewers and make them think by presenting the facts in the most objective way possible, not by using questionable editting techniques and faked scenes. I knew there was something fishy about the Charleton Heston interview when I saw it.

I agree with many of the points Moore tries to make. I just don't agree with the way he makes them.

Post: #17204
Topic: custom banner
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/17204/action/topic#17204
Time: 11-Sep-2003 5:28 AM

Stand By Me rocks.

Post: #16203
Topic: Banner
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/16203/action/topic#16203
Time: 2-Sep-2003 7:04 AM

All good points. It wouldn't be unmoderated though. I'd likely set it up so that whenever someone uploads a banner, it's stored but not displayed. I'd be sent an e-mail automatically to let me know there was a banner that needed review, and I could take a quick look and approve/junk it. Basically, a medium amount of coding now to save me from annoying updates in the future.

I'm the type who puts little things off until I forget about them. If I get an automatic e-mail and all it takes is two clicks to check an image and approve it, I'll do it right away. If I have to spend 10 minutes making edits to a static page, I'll blow it off until later (and never do it).

Post: #16021
Topic: Banner
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/16021/action/topic#16021
Time: 28-Aug-2003 9:03 AM

I'll be adding a fan banner section at some point where people can post their own banners for download. I might make it automated so people can upload them on their own. We'll see.

I have a huge, huge list of things I want to accomplish for the site; it's been building since the launch in March. But finding the time to do it now that I'm engaged and trying to find a job in another state is difficult. I'll fit it in somewhere though.

Post: #15799
Topic: Non-Star Wars discussions and adult chat - please restrict to Off Topic forum
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/15799/action/topic#15799
Time: 25-Aug-2003 5:32 AM

I have nothing to contribute to this topic other than this:

Big Trouble in Little China is just about the most rockin movie ever. Love it, love it, love it.

Post: #14795
Topic: Any interest in a selling/trading forum? Or perhaps a toys/memorabilia forum?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/14795/action/topic#14795
Time: 14-Aug-2003 6:41 AM

I personally wouldn't object to letting people post about things outside the LFL universe, simply because people tend to be not just Star Wars collectors, but collectors in general. I have action figures and toys from many different lines.

Do you guys think it should be a buying/selling/trading forum, or a discussion forum?

Post: #14741
Topic: Any interest in a selling/trading forum? Or perhaps a toys/memorabilia forum?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/14741/action/topic#14741
Time: 13-Aug-2003 12:06 PM

I'm sure with all the SW fans on this board that many of you collect various types of memorabilia, either Star Wars-related or not. Probably a few A/V nuts here as well.

Would any of you have any interest in a forum dedicated to selling/trading merchandise (toys, posters, movies, etc.) and posting good deals you've found? Maybe just a general memorabilia forum?

I'm not sure if the traffic would justify such a special forum, but it might be worth a try.

Post: #14735
Topic: Custom avatars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/14735/action/topic#14735
Time: 13-Aug-2003 10:44 AM

I've received several PMs regarding issues with uploading custom avatars. This wasn't a problem with the old hosting service, so I think it's just an issue with the current host's ColdFusion server configuration. I'll be looking into it and will post here when it's resolved. Thanks for your patience.

Post: #12644
Topic: Out of town...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/12644/action/topic#12644
Time: 30-Jul-2003 9:18 PM

Sorry I'm just posting this now, but I didn't have time to do so before I left. I'm out of town on vacation, and this was the first occasion I had to get online and check the site. I'm not ignoring things around here, just incommunicado for a bit. Be back on Monday.

Post: #11895
Topic: Non-Star Wars discussions and adult chat - please restrict to Off Topic forum
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/11895/action/topic#11895
Time: 23-Jul-2003 5:48 AM

I generally use a light touch when it comes to moderating the forum. Some would say I'm more like a ghost

However, I notice a lot of topics lately that start off relevant to the forum in which they're located, but eventually end up way off topic with general chit-chat going on. A lot of old posts that should've died weeks ago are being kept alive by these chats. Sometimes the material in some of these exchanges is a little on the racy side.

I intended for this forum to be geared toward adults rather than children, so I don't take issue with adult-oriented discussions. However, discussions of this nature are typically found in the Off Topic section of just about any forum, and those who wish to avoid such discussions can usually expect to be safe from them by avoiding Off Topic.

From now on, please refrain from veering too far off a thread's topic, and try to keep discussions not related to Star Wars or the site in general in the Off Topic section.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the behavior of the members of this forum, so please don't look at this as a scolding. There have been a few skirmishes, but nothing that didn't work itself out on its own. You're a great bunch and I'm glad to see you're enjoying the forum so much. I'm just trying to keep things tidy as well as friendly for newcomers who might wander into a topic expecting one thing but finding something completely different.

Thanks, and please continue to enjoy the forum.

Post: #7892
Topic: Video Store Magazine article: "Fans Petition Lucas to Release Original Wars"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/7892/action/topic#7892
Time: 25-Jun-2003 11:19 AM

I haven't seen or heard of any articles aside from this one.

The list of supporting sites is way out of date. I need to get off my ass and update it.

Post: #7376
Topic: GREAT NEWS ALL!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/7376/action/topic#7376
Time: 20-Jun-2003 5:53 AM

Every signature counts Luke. It was a great article and you should be proud of it.

Post: #5906
Topic: Roger Ebert
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/5906/action/topic#5906
Time: 9-Jun-2003 9:53 PM

I'm very satisfied with the performance of the new server. I sent out that bulk mailing and it went without a hitch. If any of you have plans or ideas, I think the site's ready for action.

Post: #5673
Topic: Back online!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/5673/action/topic#5673
Time: 5-Jun-2003 10:27 AM

That's the "today" page. I was having problems with updating it earlier so I shut it off. It's back on now. You can access it from any page on the forum using the "today" link in the upper right-hand corner.

Post: #5615
Topic: Naive question #1
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/5615/action/topic#5615
Time: 5-Jun-2003 9:28 AM

Thanks Bossk. I'll be reviewing the sites, so I'll check for links. You've saved me a lot of time, much appreciated.

Post: #5485
Topic: Naive question #1
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/5485/action/topic#5485
Time: 5-Jun-2003 5:40 AM

Before I add a site to the list I like to check it out first, so I'll grab the names when I do that. The URL is fine.

Thanks!

Post: #5428
Topic: Naive question #1
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/5428/action/topic#5428
Time: 4-Jun-2003 11:56 AM

It's just a matter of me going through all of my old e-mails and compiling a list. I started making a list as they came in, but not right away, so I'll have to do some backtracking. I'll also have to look over the old posts in the supporting sites forum and compile a list of sites whose owners posted there.

Actually, if you want to do that, it would help a lot. I'd only need the site's URL. I don't think there are a large number of posts to go through in that forum either.

Post: #5405
Topic: Naive question #1
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/5405/action/topic#5405
Time: 4-Jun-2003 10:56 AM

Yeah. The list of sites currently on the petition itself is a small sample of the total number of sites that have pledged their support. I can't list them all there because the list would quickly get too large.

Post: #5353
Topic: July Issue of CPU
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/5353/action/topic#5353
Time: 4-Jun-2003 10:06 AM

That totally rocks the house. I knew nothing about it. I guess the site went back online just in time.

Great catch KnifeThrower.

Post: #5346
Topic: Video Store Magazine article: "Fans Petition Lucas to Release Original Wars"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/5346/action/topic#5346
Time: 4-Jun-2003 9:42 AM

I suggest we wait until after the weekend. I'd like to watch the site for a few days and see if anything pops up. I'll know when I get home tonight and check my e-mail whether or not things are running smoothly (people are quick to complain when things are messed up

).

I also plan on sending out a reminder e-mail this weekend to those who haven't confirmed their signatures yet. Since this will involve over 5000 messages being sent out at the same time, it'll be a good test of the mail server's stability. So far, I've been receiving e-mails almost immediately after they're sent, so I'm confident things will go well.

As a matter of fact, overall performance of the site seems to be noticeably better for me than the old server, especially on pages that require database interaction (like the forum). The limiting factor on the previous server was definitely the speed of the SQL server, so I'm guessing this hosting service is running SQL on a beefier machine. Support has also been top-notch. I e-mailed a tech question the other day and got a response in about 10 minutes. These guys are much more on the ball than my old service. Bodes well for the future.