Editing Reference:2007-06-25 Cate Alexander in the Watcher's Pub

[[Cate Alexander]] links into the [[Watcher's Pub]] and discusses the state of the [[DRC]] and funding. 
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(06/25 20:20:19) Chat.log started...<br />
(06/25 20:20:21) ''''Cate Alexander''': Dr. Kodama talked about the report yesterday I believe.<br />
(06/25 20:20:27) TomahnaGuy: He did<br />
(06/25 20:20:39) ''''Cate Alexander''': We have not been looking for Michael for a while.<br />
(06/25 20:20:49) Whilyam: So just how will structures be restored, Cate?<br />
(06/25 20:20:50) KL/\RREN: Is mike on sureface?<br />
(06/25 20:20:53) ''''Cate Alexander''': It's a big world. He will find us when he is ready.<br />
(06/25 20:21:00) TomahnaGuy: Thats true<br />
(06/25 20:21:00) Julian Lapis: So if he returns, it will be when he wants to?<br />
(06/25 20:21:01) KL/\RREN: Surface<br />
(06/25 20:21:04) The Guild Of Cones: i think he will show himself when he fells ready<br />
(06/25 20:21:08) TomahnaGuy: He may feel "called" back one day! :)<br />
(06/25 20:21:15) Poseidon: so what is you new position cate?<br />
(06/25 20:21:17) Julian Lapis: Right.<br />
(06/25 20:21:25) Nine-O-Nine: like Dr Watson....<br />
(06/25 20:21:37) Erik: Ms. Alexander, is your position equal to that of the other DRC members? Or do you take Dr. Watson's old role?<br />
(06/25 20:21:42) Pryftan: Ms. Alexander, how would you characterize the changes you want to bring to the DRC now that you have more pull?<br />
(06/25 20:21:54) ''''Cate Alexander''': I am equasl to the other members as far as vote power.<br />
(06/25 20:22:01) Julian Lapis: Hmm. We might need a question relay system<br />
(06/25 20:22:03) TomahnaGuy: miss Alexander what role of Michaels will you now be taking?<br />
(06/25 20:22:09) TomahnaGuy: I see<br />
(06/25 20:22:19) Poseidon: well congratulations<br />
(06/25 20:22:24) UberThend: CAte, what about the position you already occupied? Who is taking over your duties there and what were they - exactly?<br />
(06/25 20:22:29) Whilyam: Cate, who will oversee the "restoration" phase?<br />
(06/25 20:22:45) TomahnaGuy: Who will be doing your Job now Miss Alexander?<br />
(06/25 20:22:48) ''''Cate Alexander''': I will also continue to try and find funding for the effort.<br />
(06/25 20:22:50) Poseidon: do you have a raplacement for micheal?<br />
(06/25 20:22:57) TomahnaGuy: Multiple jobs?<br />
(06/25 20:22:59) ''''Cate Alexander''': Yes.<br />
(06/25 20:23:04) TomahnaGuy: poseidon: it is Cate<br />
(06/25 20:23:28) UberThend: Cate, related to that, how are we, as explorers, part of the funding effort? Where do we fit in?<br />
(06/25 20:23:54) [ Mister Cloak ] wants to ask a question...<br />
(06/25 20:24:08) Pryftan: Seconded.. how can we help?<br />
(06/25 20:24:13) TomahnaGuy: Miss Alexander what is the funding situation like at present?<br />
(06/25 20:24:18) ''''Cate Alexander''': I do want to say that it was not a unanimous vote.<br />
(06/25 20:24:34) ''''Cate Alexander''': I'm sure that will come out eventually. There are no hard feelings however.<br />
(06/25 20:24:34) Julian Lapis: No?<br />
(06/25 20:24:40) Tai'lahr: oooo, who disagrees?<br />
(06/25 20:24:48) AKA: who voted against it Ms Alexander?<br />
(06/25 20:24:50) [ Mister Cloak ]: One question at a time please explorers.<br />
(06/25 20:24:57) ''''Cate Alexander''': Marie was not sure that I should be appointed to the Council.<br />
(06/25 20:25:01) Alhon wants to ask a question<br />
(06/25 20:25:02) D'ean: Shorah<br />
(06/25 20:25:09) Erik: Ms. Alexander, Mr. Laxman said yesterday that he doesn't know anything about structures, that was Mr. Engberg's job. Now, who will look after structures now?<br />
(06/25 20:25:12) ''''Cate Alexander''': We have spoken and I understand her reasoning.<br />
(06/25 20:25:31) TomahnaGuy: Miss Alexander, how is the fundin situation at prsent?<br />
(06/25 20:25:33) Whilyam wants to ask a question...<br />
(06/25 20:25:34) Pryftan: What were here concerns, exactly?<br />
(06/25 20:25:43) [ Mister Cloak ] wants to ask a question...<br />
(06/25 20:25:50) ''''Cate Alexander''': The funding situation could be better. Much better.<br />
(06/25 20:25:58) TomahnaGuy: :?<br />
(06/25 20:26:00) ''''Cate Alexander''': Marie can tell you her exact concerns.<br />
(06/25 20:26:03) AKA: would you share her concerns with us Ms. Alexander?<br />
(06/25 20:26:04) TomahnaGuy feels uneasy suddenly<br />
(06/25 20:26:20) Whilyam: Hello, Blake<br />
(06/25 20:26:32) TomahnaGuy: Bad iming :O<br />
(06/25 20:26:33) KL/\RREN: Much better?<br />
(06/25 20:26:41) NaWen: reply Hi Tehanu<br />
(06/25 20:26:48) FI4CHR4: )<br />
(06/25 20:27:12) UberThend: Mister Cloak has a Question...<br />
(06/25 20:27:14) ''''Cate Alexander''': ResEngs will be filling in the gaps for strcutural analysis.<br />
(06/25 20:27:32) TomahnaGuy: will the explorers have a part in this?<br />
(06/25 20:27:36) ''''Cate Alexander''': There are quite a few who worked with Engberg before he left.<br />
(06/25 20:27:41) Erik: Okay, thanks for answering.<br />
(06/25 20:27:53) Pryftan: Do you have any particularly pressing goals as a member of the council?<br />
(06/25 20:28:17) ''''Cate Alexander''': My goal is to make this work.<br />
(06/25 20:28:18) TomahnaGuy wants to ask a question...<br />
(06/25 20:28:24) ''''Cate Alexander''': Whatever it takes.<br />
(06/25 20:28:31) Alhon: what will happen if Michal returns? will he be given his seat back?<br />
(06/25 20:28:33) Julian Lapis: Whatever it takes?<br />
(06/25 20:28:35) TomahnaGuy: we're backing you Miss Alexander :)<br />
(06/25 20:28:38) Mohawk: I'm sure it'll work out!<br />
(06/25 20:28:38) Tai'lahr: We share that goal with you.<br />
(06/25 20:28:39) Whilyam: Cate what sort of credentials do you bring to the DRC? Did you study anything relevant to the restoration?<br />
(06/25 20:28:54) TomahnaGuy: yes, same Q Whilyam<br />
(06/25 20:28:57) Thumbs up from Ewilan<br />
(06/25 20:29:00) Whilyam: Aside from making money that is<br />
(06/25 20:29:06) AKA: awesome Ms. Alexander...I'm all for that...I hope to help make it work also.<br />
(06/25 20:29:15) ''''Cate Alexander''': I understand this process enough and have enough experience in business ventures to have earned the respect of the other members.<br />
(06/25 20:29:29) Pryftan: What sort of obstacles are in your way of making this work? Purely funding concerns?<br />
(06/25 20:29:30) Richi salutes<br />
(06/25 20:29:31) TomahnaGuy: But what are your qualifications?<br />
(06/25 20:29:39) Whilyam: What sort of education, though?<br />
(06/25 20:29:44) [ Mister Cloak ] wants to ask a question...<br />
(06/25 20:29:46) ''''Cate Alexander''': I suppose everything starts with funding.<br />
(06/25 20:29:49) Justin: Yay! I got to the top of Age Players!!!<br />
(06/25 20:29:56) ''''Cate Alexander''': We need man power.<br />
(06/25 20:30:01) ''''Cate Alexander''': We need time.<br />
(06/25 20:30:07) Alhon: get me a hard hat and a shovel. :)<br />
(06/25 20:30:10) Julian Lapis: And things end with a lack of funding....<br />
(06/25 20:30:10) Richi salutes<br />
(06/25 20:30:11) Volki salutes<br />
(06/25 20:30:20) ''''Cate Alexander''': And we have creatures runnign around that we know very little about.<br />
(06/25 20:30:24) [ Mister Cloak ]: Cate, have you come up with alternate means of providing income for the restoration?<br />
(06/25 20:30:24) Whilyam: Blak, where'd you go?<br />
(06/25 20:30:34) Mohawk is ready to lend a hand!<br />
(06/25 20:30:41) Poseidon: speaking of which... what is the status of the Er'canna age?<br />
(06/25 20:30:41) Pryftan: Does that mean studying the Bahro will be one of the DRC's main priorities?<br />
(06/25 20:30:42) Tai'lahr: We're prepared to assist you in studying the Bahro.<br />
(06/25 20:30:46) TomahnaGuy: I agree Cate.<br />
(06/25 20:30:49) ''''Cate Alexander''': We have discussed advertisements in the cavern.<br />
(06/25 20:30:58) Tai'lahr: Oh, no.<br />
(06/25 20:31:03) Whilyam shakes his head<br />
(06/25 20:31:04) Nadnerb is opposed to that<br />
(06/25 20:31:05) Julian Lapis: Advertising?!?<br />
(06/25 20:31:08) Yellowdog: Like Nascar?<br />
(06/25 20:31:12) TomahnaGuy: The Cavern would be a different place if there was more funding. Still many of us back your decisions! :)<br />
(06/25 20:31:12) Erik: What? In an archeological place like this?<br />
(06/25 20:31:15) The Guild Of Cones: d'ni Coke<br />
(06/25 20:31:16) Loolee70 starts to laugh<br />
(06/25 20:31:21) Diafero: IMHO a bad idea...<br />
(06/25 20:31:21) Alhon: that depends how it'd done.<br />
(06/25 20:31:24) Poseidon: D'nitoes<br />
(06/25 20:31:26) Nine-O-Nine: and..... can you tell us of the status on that?<br />
(06/25 20:31:33) Astro thinks not<br />
(06/25 20:31:39) ''''Cate Alexander''': It is still under discussion.<br />
(06/25 20:31:49) ''''Cate Alexander''': I will tell you bluntly, I'm al for it.<br />
(06/25 20:31:52) [ Mister Cloak ]: D'nominoes<br />
(06/25 20:31:54) Tai'lahr feels faint.<br />
(06/25 20:31:56) Kimmie cringes<br />
(06/25 20:32:04) Whilyam is a bit upset...<br />
(06/25 20:32:05) TomahnaGuy: all for what?<br />
(06/25 20:32:08) Alhon: it need to be pretty non-obtrusive, though.<br />
(06/25 20:32:11) Ewilan: no advertisment please<br />
(06/25 20:32:12) Tela cringes<br />
(06/25 20:32:13) Diafero: :(<br />
(06/25 20:32:14) Erik: Do you think the Bahro will like it, if we treat the Cavern like some sort of theme park.<br />
(06/25 20:32:16) [ Mister Cloak ]: it's a good idea for funding, no doubt<br />
(06/25 20:32:18) Julian Lapis: Hmmm. If it isn't done right, it could be a very negative thing...<br />
(06/25 20:32:18) ireenquench: We already have advertisement. Shirts. More shirts?<br />
(06/25 20:32:24) ''''Cate Alexander''': As I said, whatever it takes. If the option is to end the restoration, I would rather have advertisting.<br />
(06/25 20:32:25) Tai'lahr: Good point, Erik.<br />
(06/25 20:32:26) AKA: but wouldn't that ruin the feel of D'ni?<br />
(06/25 20:32:32) lightkeeper: The only audiance for IC advertising are the explorers, we are against it.<br />
(06/25 20:32:36) awalan: if it will decrease the lag---------let it roll<br />
(06/25 20:32:42) Ewilan: would tottaly spoill the cavern<br />
(06/25 20:32:45) [ Mister Cloak ]: that is a good point Cate<br />
(06/25 20:32:45) TomahnaGuy: As more explorers are coming every day, its be greatif we had more funding I suppose.<br />
(06/25 20:32:47) leeloo: waht sort of advertisement would that be?<br />
(06/25 20:32:52) ''''Cate Alexander''': I understand the negative consequences.<br />
(06/25 20:32:55) Tai'lahr: Good point, awalan.<br />
(06/25 20:32:56) Pryftan: Where exactly would the advertising be displayed?<br />
(06/25 20:32:58) Astro: Maybe if we could buy merchandise...<br />
(06/25 20:32:59) Erik: D'ni lives. This is no attraction. There are even D'ni! How would the D'ni feel if we would do this?<br />
(06/25 20:32:59) D'ean: i would be for it Cate, if its just temporary tell the DRC can get more funding<br />
(06/25 20:33:03) Mohawk: We'll get used to it<br />
(06/25 20:33:03) TomahnaGuy: it is an interesting oncept<br />
(06/25 20:33:12) Whilyam: I would love to be able to get some shirts or something.<br />
(06/25 20:33:12) Altydwarber: ''''Cate Alexander''' what if thre would be advertising europe and australia to get funding<br />
(06/25 20:33:26) TomahnaGuy: it would modernise the cavern<br />
(06/25 20:33:32) Pryftan: I wouldn't mind new constructions here, but putting banners on ancient D'ni construction seems a little risky<br />
(06/25 20:33:36) Diafero: we already have quite many un-dni-ish things around here which somehow destroy the feeling... advertisment would really be too much<br />
(06/25 20:33:40) Alhon: i'd be ok if it's in the cavern, but NOT in the ages.<br />
(06/25 20:33:43) lightkeeper: spend advertising to attract more explorers<br />
(06/25 20:33:46) The Guild Of Cones: i wouldn't mind shirt, but I wouldn't want giant billboards<br />
(06/25 20:33:54) Tai'lahr: Oh, yes, by all means, let's "modernize" the cavern! :(<br />
(06/25 20:33:54) TomahnaGuy: agrred Alhon<br />
(06/25 20:33:58) Mar'ith: how about just a shopping / advertising age only?<br />
(06/25 20:34:02) D'ean: i aggree lightkeeper<br />
(06/25 20:34:12) Justin: Ms. Alexander, is there any news on Mr. Engburg?<br />
(06/25 20:34:13) ''''Cate Alexander''': There is still a lot of discussion that has to happen.<br />
(06/25 20:34:15) TomahnaGuy: in the main ciy would be good I think<br />
(06/25 20:34:19) Erik: Ms. Alexander, there are still D'ni living. We can't just place posters and avertisements on their homes, can we?<br />
(06/25 20:34:21) TomahnaGuy: city<br />
(06/25 20:34:28) lightkeeper: Thx D"ean<br />
(06/25 20:34:35) KalTan: and the next thing is a casino in the palace ...<br />
(06/25 20:34:39) TomahnaGuy: Erik sometimes the majority outweigh the minority<br />
(06/25 20:34:43) UberThend: Cate, how does the explorers' presence here contribute to the funding, how do we fit in?<br />
(06/25 20:34:46) Pryftan: I understand it will be up to you and the Council, but please keep us posted, Ms Alexander.<br />
(06/25 20:34:48) leeloo: what about hood imagers? good place for advertising<br />
(06/25 20:34:52) TomahnaGuy: and if more people like signs and if it provides funding im all for it<br />
(06/25 20:34:56) UberThend: Pre-advertising<br />
(06/25 20:34:57) ireenquench: Maybe Jalak couldd be used for that. Like an amusement park fair thing.<br />
(06/25 20:35:06) ''''Cate Alexander''': I will keep you posted.<br />
(06/25 20:35:12) Pryftan: Thank you.<br />
(06/25 20:35:12) Diafero: but now it seems the majority is against ads, TomahnaGuy<br />
(06/25 20:35:15) TomahnaGuy: yes, plkeae tell us more on jalak Cate :)<br />
(06/25 20:35:16) Whilyam: Would it be possible to get some photos from Jalak, Cate?<br />
(06/25 20:35:17) ABguy: What about mining and oil companies has the DRC considered assessing ages for there mineral value for funding?<br />
(06/25 20:35:17) [ Mister Cloak ]: is Jalak like an arena?<br />
(06/25 20:35:22) Ewilan: if some advertising shows up, i probably won't stay in the cavern<br />
(06/25 20:35:23) Tai'lahr imagines advertizing posters hanging in the Hall of Kings.<br />
(06/25 20:35:32) Justin: Is Jalak a new age or something?<br />
(06/25 20:35:33) Saint Kip: tell us something good please<br />
(06/25 20:35:40) TomahnaGuy: Ewilan that would be unfortunate.<br />
(06/25 20:35:42) TomahnaGuy: and said<br />
(06/25 20:35:46) TomahnaGuy: sad<br />
(06/25 20:35:50) Tela: I think modernizing the cavern would also mean losing a whole lot of its atmosphere, I am against advertisements, except for those on T-Shirts<br />
(06/25 20:35:51) Alhon: is there a way to market surface area like the cleft? that could be a source of revenue.<br />
(06/25 20:35:57) Nadnerb: good is subjective.<br />
(06/25 20:36:01) Pryftan: Justin, Jalak is a D'ni gaming age due to be released around the time of Ahnonay<br />
(06/25 20:36:07) TomahnaGuy: perhapse just certain places for advertising<br />
(06/25 20:36:07) ''''Cate Alexander''': If no advertising shows up there may not be a cavern for you to stay in.<br />
(06/25 20:36:11) Justin: Ah<br />
(06/25 20:36:13) Justin: Wow<br />
(06/25 20:36:19) Mohawk: hmmmmm...<br />
(06/25 20:36:19) TomahnaGuy: my goodness<br />
(06/25 20:36:20) Ewilan: i like the idea of gamming<br />
(06/25 20:36:26) Alhon: i'll take the ads if it means a cavern.<br />
(06/25 20:36:34) ''''Cate Alexander''': These are not easy discussions.<br />
(06/25 20:36:36) TomahnaGuy: are we at that dire a state Miss alexander?<br />
(06/25 20:36:40) UberThend: Ca<br />
(06/25 20:36:43) TomahnaGuy: are things with funding that bad?<br />
(06/25 20:36:45) ireenquench: Whats with merchandise selling on the surface? That could make money.<br />
(06/25 20:36:46) Alhon: is Gametap helping with the funding at all?<br />
(06/25 20:36:47) Julian Lapis: IS the financing situation truly that dire?<br />
(06/25 20:36:47) Tai'lahr: So, it's really already a done deal; we just need to get used to the idea, huh?<br />
(06/25 20:36:48) ''''Cate Alexander''': We may be.<br />
(06/25 20:36:52) leeloo: i'd rather have some advertising than no cavern at all<br />
(06/25 20:36:55) TomahnaGuy: i see.<br />
(06/25 20:37:00) Erik: Won't this anger the Bahro? especially Yeesha wouldn't agree with this. She seems to be on our side now, but if we do this....<br />
(06/25 20:37:00) d'ni everything: I like the idea of advertising - I work in the business<br />
(06/25 20:37:05) Saint Kip: talk about killing moral<br />
(06/25 20:37:11) TomahnaGuy: i personally support it. But like you say intense discussions must follow this.<br />
(06/25 20:37:12) KalTan: if advertising is at least necessary for exploring than i'm for it.<br />
(06/25 20:37:15) Tai'lahr: Can we try to do this tastefully, at least?<br />
(06/25 20:37:22) gelf56: laxman said that fixing doors was Enbergs speciality.. you going to get your hands dirty now cate you will you be busy in a finance meeting and the doors stay broken<br />
(06/25 20:37:23) lightkeeper: Like pay TV I expect no advetising<br />
(06/25 20:37:33) d'ni everything: advertising isnt all bad<br />
(06/25 20:37:37) KL/\RREN: ADS means the ending is written.. for shure<br />
(06/25 20:37:43) Illuvatar: Raise our monthly fees by 50% I'd gladly pay<br />
(06/25 20:37:43) ''''Cate Alexander''': I am only bringing up some of our discussions - nothing has been decided.<br />
(06/25 20:37:44) Alhon: we'll live.<br />
(06/25 20:37:50) Suz: What about running ads during update loading.<br />
(06/25 20:37:52) Ewilan: quitte right lightkeeper<br />
(06/25 20:37:52) ''''Cate Alexander''': Please understand that.<br />
(06/25 20:37:58) Diafero: but this is dni, not a supermarket... do we have ads in a museum?!?<br />
(06/25 20:38:04) Mohawk: thank you for keeping us involved!<br />
(06/25 20:38:04) Pryftan: Agreed Illuvatar<br />
(06/25 20:38:10) KalTan: you're doing a great job mrs. Alexander ....<br />
(06/25 20:38:15) Justin: tHe Ending has not yet been writen!<br />
(06/25 20:38:21) TomahnaGuy: noi Kaalrren. On the contrary I belive advertising is necessary for the future. yes it would modernise the cavern and lose a pice of it at the same time but still if it is going to let the cavern survive so be it!<br />
(06/25 20:38:25) Justin: no ads!!<br />
(06/25 20:38:26) d'ni everything: no it can be done tastefully and with humor<br />
(06/25 20:38:27) [ Mister Cloak ]: actually yes, we do have ads in museums<br />
(06/25 20:38:27) Whilyam: Blake, what do you think of all this?<br />
(06/25 20:38:31) Alhon: if you could give us a percentage, how close are we to closing the cavern?<br />
(06/25 20:38:35) UberThend: Cate, would more people coming to the Cavern help revenue? If so, how exactly?<br />
(06/25 20:38:45) Tai'lahr thinks Ms. Alexander is very brave to bring this topic to the explorers for discussion.<br />
(06/25 20:38:50) leeloo: yes we ahve ads in museum diafero<br />
(06/25 20:38:51) Justin: no Ads!!!<br />
(06/25 20:38:59) KL/\RREN: if there are ads , i will play second life<br />
(06/25 20:39:05) ''''Cate Alexander''': The more explorers the better. Of course.<br />
(06/25 20:39:18) leeloo: we even have shops with things to buy some are tasty and some are horrible<br />
(06/25 20:39:19) ''''Cate Alexander''': We are not close to closing the cavern.<br />
(06/25 20:39:20) Justin: same here, if there were add, i would leave uru<br />
(06/25 20:39:20) mayy: No aqds<br />
(06/25 20:39:20) Diafero: you have? i never saw ads in the museums i visited<br />
(06/25 20:39:24) URU_Plum: a quick way to kill uru=ads<br />
(06/25 20:39:24) d'ni everything: what s wrong with Mister /Cloaks card game<br />
(06/25 20:39:28) ''''Cate Alexander''': We are looking ahead.<br />
(06/25 20:39:36) Justin: No Money! now Shops! No Add!!!!<br />
(06/25 20:39:36) Saint Kip: is there anything to look forward to today?<br />
(06/25 20:39:38) ''''Cate Alexander''': We are trying to plan wisely.<br />
(06/25 20:39:40) d'ni everything: or Minkata Mudd Coffee?<br />
(06/25 20:39:56) TomahnaGuy: this will need to eb considered carefully<br />
(06/25 20:40:04) ''''Cate Alexander''': Agreed.<br />
(06/25 20:40:04) Yellowdog: Pay Toilets...lol<br />
(06/25 20:40:07) Erik: Thanks, Ms. Alexander. I appreciate your honesty about this and your will to discuss this with us. It's just a bit shocking.<br />
(06/25 20:40:08) Illuvatar: Will you take donations from the willing?<br />
(06/25 20:40:12) Tai'lahr: Market D'ni products to the explorers. They will buy lots!<br />
(06/25 20:40:21) 'Veralun: Cate: those explorers are there, we just need to reach them<br />
(06/25 20:40:22) KL/\RREN: do adds on login , but ingame it is the end of the game...<br />
(06/25 20:40:32) ireenquench: Thats good to hear Cate. I am worried. Please consider merchandizing on surface as well. I am sure that can be a good source for funding.<br />
(06/25 20:40:48) UberThend: Klarren, without them may be 'end of game', as she is saying<br />
(06/25 20:40:49) TomahnaGuy: who else supports advertising> for the future of the ccavern?<br />
(06/25 20:40:58) KL/\RREN: Ok, lets end today<br />
(06/25 20:40:59) Tela: well, then do not let advertisements spoil the cavern<br />
(06/25 20:41:04) Mar'ith: Cate: would the ads be in all ages or just a few like the city?<br />
(06/25 20:41:07) Illuvatar: I support anything that keeps uru alive<br />
(06/25 20:41:11) ''''Cate Alexander''': Hopefully these discussions can cotinue between us and you. Hopefully we can all come to a decision that we all agree on.<br />
(06/25 20:41:15) Justin: ads would kill uru!!<br />
(06/25 20:41:17) Poseidon: i will take adds if they are un-intrusive<br />
(06/25 20:41:19) d'ni everything: Ive been in Pr and ad work for years - your not tapping this place well enough<br />
(06/25 20:41:20) Diafero: do you think ads would keep it alive?<br />
(06/25 20:41:21) UberThend: Bahro plushies, Hoodie action figures, t-shirts, posters, ANYthing<br />
(06/25 20:41:24) D'ean: i support it, at least till thers enough support from explorers<br />
(06/25 20:41:28) ''''Cate Alexander''': We will continue to talk.<br />
(06/25 20:41:30) Nadnerb: the way I'm hearing this, there is really little danger of the cavern, they are simply discussing options for speeding up the restoration. Is that about right?<br />
(06/25 20:41:33) TomahnaGuy: agreed<br />
(06/25 20:41:35) Whilyam: I wouldn't like to see ads. Even if it meant shutting down the cavern.<br />
(06/25 20:41:39) ''''Cate Alexander''': And keep the communication open.<br />
(06/25 20:41:48) Tai'lahr: Will there be a discussion about this on the DRC forums? And, will the DRC participate in those discussions?<br />
(06/25 20:41:50) Tela: I agree, whilyam<br />
(06/25 20:41:50) Diafero: it would keep it up, but not alive<br />
(06/25 20:41:52) Whilyam: This is an archaeological site first, Cate.<br />
(06/25 20:41:52) [ Mister Cloak ]: Cate, if funding is a concern, could you set up a donation page on The DRC website?<br />
(06/25 20:41:54) TomahnaGuy: we always like talking to you guys :)<br />
(06/25 20:41:55) AKA: no it wouldn't Justin...if it is tastfully done<br />
(06/25 20:41:57) Altydwarber: oh yes we sure will<br />
(06/25 20:42:04) Songe: i'd buy a T-shirt, mouse mat etc<br />
(06/25 20:42:05) Illuvatar: Yes. set up a donation page<br />
(06/25 20:42:08) Yellowdog: Cate: Surely you dident come to tell us that! What else (Good News) do you have for us today?<br />
(06/25 20:42:09) leeloo: i would certainly buy a d'ni mug or a yeesha tee shirt or ......<br />
(06/25 20:42:10) Justin: True... but sitll<br />
(06/25 20:42:17) KL/\RREN: adds in the caves? you will lost 50% players... belive me<br />
(06/25 20:42:19) Whilyam: I would love to buy some form of D'ni merchandise<br />
(06/25 20:42:20) Mohawk: this purpose the DRC site would be a good place to communicate<br />
(06/25 20:42:23) Sti 'in: what are you talkin about?<br />
(06/25 20:42:25) Whilyam: But no ads.<br />
(06/25 20:42:27) sil_oh_wet: i am open to advertising under the right circumstances.<br />
(06/25 20:42:28) UberThend: Cate, may here would buy erchandise, I'm fairly sure of it<br />
(06/25 20:42:39) ireenquench: Cate, if you dont mind the question...whats Marie currently doing?<br />
(06/25 20:42:40) d'ni everything: I think abit of cooperative discussion is very helpful<br />
(06/25 20:42:48) ''''Cate Alexander''': I do have to get to a meeting with Mr. Sharper. We will talk more about this. Please keep an open mind. I will do the same.<br />
(06/25 20:42:48) Pryftan: If people leave because of a few ads they weren't really all that interested in D'ni in the first place.<br />
(06/25 20:42:54) Tai'lahr: You can be absolutedly certain of it, UberThend<br />
(06/25 20:42:55) Saint Kip: is there any idea of the companies that would sponser uru?<br />
(06/25 20:42:56) UberThend: Thank you Cate<br />
(06/25 20:42:58) AKA: so as it stands now, Cate, who is the leader of the DRC?<br />
(06/25 20:43:02) ''''Cate Alexander''': And remember, no decision has been made.<br />
(06/25 20:43:02) Justin: how bout Ads on URU live.com, and DRCsit, that way they don't ruin uru!<br />
(06/25 20:43:06) Erik: Thank you for letting us know.<br />
(06/25 20:43:08) ''''Cate Alexander''': It is only discussion.<br />
(06/25 20:43:09) Solita: Thank You Cate!<br />
(06/25 20:43:17) Pryftan: Thanks for sharing an unpopular idea with us.. takes some guts!<br />
(06/25 20:43:17) Diafero: Thanks for telling us, Cate :)<br />
(06/25 20:43:18) Illuvatar: thank you!<br />
(06/25 20:43:20) Altydwarber: thank you for coming by Cate<br />
(06/25 20:43:22) Whilyam: Goodbye, Cate.<br />
(06/25 20:43:23) Justin: thank you cate<br />
(06/25 20:43:23) ''''Cate Alexander''': Thank you for all your opinions.<br />
(06/25 20:43:28) Justin: bye<br />
(06/25 20:43:29) Tai'lahr: Will the DRC be discussing this topic with the explorers on the DRC site?<br />
(06/25 20:43:30) T'layeh: Thanks for coming Cate<br />
(06/25 20:43:33) Justin: good luck with sharper<br />
(06/25 20:43:34) D'ean: thank you Cate, bye<br />
(06/25 20:43:39) Solita: Goodbye Cate<br />
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