Re: [OpenVerse] [Fwd: Fwd: Communities.com Announcement]

[Andy Goth <unununium@openverse.org>]

On Thu, Sep 14, 2000 at 06:02:06PM -0700, Steve Baker wrote:
> “Why not just fix the current clients?”  Essentially, there is no way to
> practically fix the problems (such as cloning, banjumping, etc), that
> plague the current versions of our products.  The Internet has come a
> long way in the past five years, and The Palace has reached the point at
> which it can no longer evolve.

Oh no!  Cloning and banjumping!  We heartily endorse these...

> Here are just some of the new features:
> 
> Secure Identities – Rest assured the person you’re talking to is who you
> think it is!

Like anyone would want to pose as one of us losers...
This is only good for chess. :^)

> Object Economies – It’s not just props anymore!  It’s accessories,
> badges, trading cards and more!
> Secure Trading – Trade objects using our secure trading mechanism.

Does this mean you have to pay for objects?  Why can't you just do like
Jack and log your helper dude in free of charge?

> Multimedia-rich Environments – It’s cool, it’s fun, it’s dynamic!

It's slow!

Speaking of which, has anyone tried animated room images?  It is
possible, even now, if the configuration file is changed and the server
is tickled on a regular interval.

> Buddy Lists – Know when your friends are online, and where they are!

I've had an idea for this, but it would only work as a server plugin,
and those won't exist until I get my life back together long enough to
finish my server modifications.  Sketch??  Did you play with what I
sent you?  What do you think?

> Instant Messaging – Send messages to your friends across worlds!

This goes along with the "Buddy List" idea I had, like, a century ago.

> Discussion Boards – Easy to use, integrated discussion boards with
> secure identities!

Mmm... I'll think about it.

> Small, One-time Download – As easy to install as Flash!

Flash was a mother.  Sorry.  A major mobofscker at school--we require
it for the CCNA course, and it doesn't wanna work.

> It’s Fast – As quick to load as a web page, and no sluggish Java client!

Web pages take a long time to load (for me)...

> Windows and Macintosh Support – Written in C and compiled for both
> Windows and Mac!

Wow!  TWO PLATFORMS!

> Heading into the future, our focus is on our new product and building a
> user base for it.  As such, we will stop taking The Palace registrations
> on or near September 27th.  This includes The Palace Server
> registrations.  The Palace Server Software and Palace User Software will
> not be available after the 27th.  Upgrades to Palace Server registration
> codes will no longer be available.

So how do we hack the Palace registrar so that it points new users to
OpenVerse?

> “What about my Palace?”  YOUR PALACE SERVERS AND CLIENTS WILL CONTINUE
> TO FUNCTION NORMALLY.  Customers can visit your Palace servers and you
> can visit any available Palace server.  Communities.com’s owned and
> operated Palace Sites (Mansion, Welcome, Portal, Practice and Avatar)
> will continue to operate as normal through the end of the year.

And then what happens?  And what servers will disappear?

> Additionally, we will maintain support for current Palace Server
> operators and their customers through at least the end of the year.

Through the end of the year.  Then will there be a massive genocide or
communal ass raping?  What?

> “Can I convert my Palace Server to the new product?”  We are launching
> with a new technology, and as such the new product is not compatible
> with The Palace, and there are no personal servers planned for launch.

Heh, no personal servers.  I take it that Electronic Communities
regrets personal Palace servers and is making this product even more
closed to make up for it.

> However, Communities.com will continue to provide limited support for
> current users to the end of the year.  This includes the directory
> listing of Palace Sites.  The Channels and Featured Programs will be
> discontinued at the end of September, and no additions will be made
> between now and then.  The Communities.com web site will be re-launched
> and will focus on the new product.

...and thus forcing Palace sk8 punx to move to the new service...

> We hope our new product’s features and fun places will entice you to try
> it out.  In fact, to show our appreciation, we will have some special
> offers for you.  Be sure to check your e-mail for our Newsletter and
> other announcements for registered users.

If you sign up before October, we won't kill your mother and rape your
horses!

> As with all schedules, our launch schedule is subject to change.  If it
> does change, we will inform you
> via the lists.  If you have any questions, please contact us at
> custserv@thepalace.com.  We will gather your questions and feedback and
> respond to the lists with answers and clarifications.

Irresponsible deadline-jumping bastards... *grumble*
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