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Pastimes : SI Beta Site Launch - 7/01/99 -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: BryanB who wrote (817)	7/22/1999 3:25:00 PM
From: George Castilarin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2340

I would try the beta sight if i could but it just won't recognize my password and my e-mails about this problem go unanswered?

To: BryanB who wrote (817)	7/22/1999 4:11:00 PM
From: Paul K	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2340

I'm wondering if the gold links color could be darkend just a level, for me it is difficult to read them on a white background. (using a monitor) your ad policy sounds resonable, good luck :)

To: BryanB who wrote (817)	7/22/1999 4:20:00 PM
From: RTev	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 2340

Some quick reflections on today's changes after a few dozen messages: It's looking good. I like the bit of warmth in the cold gray added by the lighter gold on "vlink". It even serves to highlight those links that one hasn't yet visited and might encourage more visits to uncommon places on the site. Have you considered adding a hover color? It won't be visible on all browsers, but it might help just a bit for those who can see it. I've tried a simple black hover color and find it helps a bit when I run the mouse over the link colors. Another request: Can you decrease the white border in the empty ad space above the blue bar? It would look great if the Go2Net logo were flush to the top of the browser window. I also like "Quotes" on the former Go-box. It helps to make it clear what the box is for, especially when it's switched to "Go" on the pages for quotes, charts, etc. [And one more time, just for the record: I still prefer the "olive barf color", but recognize that it must be sacrificed.]

To: BryanB who wrote (817)	7/22/1999 4:53:00 PM
From: Paul K	Respond to of 2340

BryanB, on the edit window for replies could you change the header "Reply to Post #nnn" to "PUBLIC Reply to Post #nnn".

To: BryanB who wrote (817)	7/22/1999 8:54:00 PM
From: David Lawrence	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2340

Seems like a perfectly reasonable policy to me (as if that'll come as a surprise to anyone <g>). Of course, someone will undoubtedly find fault with it......... It was Monday morning, and employees began arriving at the Silicon Post Factory. On this particular day they were greeted by a sign instructing them to report to the company cafeteria. There was a sense of unease as the room began to fill. In recent weeks there had been a number of visitors to the factory, some in suits, other in hard hats, some carrying blueprints and all making notes while studying the facility and meeting with senior management behind closed doors. After a half hour of nervous waiting, a group of company executives entered the cafeteria. A hush fell over the room as the president of the company stepped up to a makeshift podium at one end of the room. "Good morning everyone. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I've asked you all here this morning to share some exciting news with you. I have to tell you up front that it's of the good-news, bad-news variety. I'll share the bad news with you first." A nervous murmur began to well up as the president continued, "A large contingent of outside contractors was busy over the weekend modernizing our factory. We installed the most state-of-the art equipment available which will allow us the be the most efficient and cost-effective company in our industry." Chairs began to creak as the president paused before continuing, "That's where the bad news comes in. Our new factory is fully automatic. Not only that, but it's self maintaining. As a result, we won't be needing any of you anymore." The murmur now became a dull roar as the employees realized they no longer had jobs. A frantic voice came from the back of the room, "But I have children to feed!" Angry cries of agreement came from all over the room. The president smiled and raised his hands, calling for quiet. As a hush fell over the room, the president continued, "That's where the good news comes in. We will be so profitable with our new automated facility that we have decided to keep all of you on the payroll until you reach retirement age, at which time you will each be eligible to receive full retirement benefits. All you have to do is stop by each Wednesday to pick up your paycheck." There was a stunned silence as the shell-shocked employees began to realize what they had just been told. Tears of sadness became tears of joy, and there was a collective sigh of relief. Suddenly, an employee in the middle of the room shot his hand into the air. The president pointed to him and said, "Yes, you have a question?" "You bet I do." retorted the employee. "Do we have to come in every Wednesday?"

To: BryanB who wrote (817)	7/23/1999 5:41:00 PM
From: E. Davies	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 2340

As we continue to expand SI into a comprehensive financial destination site, we will add or enhance services and content (quotes, news, charts, research, advice, editorial, etc.) that can only be provided economically on an advertising-subsidized basis, i.e. as it is elsewhere on the Web Suddenly the purpose for the nature of the beta site is becoming clearer. Consistently we ask that the stock talk section be improved yet you seem to focus more on the "enhanced content" which is already available in many other places. Now I guess I see why. And yes, we will default this option to advertising off* for all existing Paying Members. To change this setting, go to the Customize Options page.* Like anyone is going to turn advertising on! All in all the policy seems fair, the only problem being that your natural tendency will be to work towards drawing our eyes to the advertising subsidized areas rather than the messages. Eric