navwin » Discussion » Announcements & Links » Is It February Yet?
Announcements & Links
Post A Reply Post New Topic Is It February Yet? Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669
Michigan, US

0 posted 2001-01-23 03:37 PM


The forums will very soon be undergoing some pretty major changes.

Over the past several days, our Moderator team has been testing the new software. There is still a great deal to be done, but things are looking good and it should be only a matter of days. On February 1, we will be moving. New server. New software. Even a new domain name.

There are a lot of reasons for the changes you'll soon see. The new software will give us some increased functionality and provide the answer for a few very-requested features. A slightly enhanced design will also give us some much needed room to grow the forums beyond those we already have. And, of course, the move will also facilitate the return of our missing Archives.

The server and new domain name are absolute necessities, the only possible solution to our continued growth. By splitting the forums off the main site, with different domain names, I'll be able to run them on different machines during our busiest times of the year. The main site, for example, will remain on Ceres for at least the better portion of February (our busiest month of the year), while the forums continue to chug away on our new server, Athena. When traffic returns to normal levels, after Valentine's day, netpoets.com will likely also move to Athena, to help conserve costs. Ceres (bless her heart) will be retired. Our new server is much faster and should last us a while. But, when traffic again increases, we will still have the option of separating the main site from the forums. In short, a new domain for the forums gives us options we didn't have before.

The forums, needless to say, will be unavailable during the actual move. I wish I could give everyone a better idea of when the move will happen and how long it will take place. Because I hate alarm clocks, when will largely depend on what time I get out of bed on Feb 1 (I'm typically an early riser, though). How long will depend on so many issues I can't even list them. I can, however, give you my expectations, as long as you promise not to hold me to them. I expect to start the move around four or five o'clock in the morning, EST. I hope it takes no more than two hours. Should you come the forums during the move, you will find our usual "closed for maintenance" sign. Should you come to this URL after the move, you'll find a notice and link to the new address.

There are a few things you can do to help prepare for the move. A new domain name is going to mean a loss of your current cookies. When we moved to Ceres, a bit over a year ago, there were a LOT of people who didn't know their password. Understandable, since the cookies mean you almost never have to enter it here. But you are going to NEED it when we get to Athena. I strongly suggest you go into your Profile (the only place you can view your password) and make sure you haven't forgotten it. While you're there, make sure the email address is still valid, too.

I "think" your Private Library entries will move without any intervention on your part. But if there's anything in there you simply cannot afford to lose, it wouldn't be a bad idea to either write down the URLs or use your browser to bookmark them. Just to be safe.

I also want to extend everyone a special one-time offer to either change or merge your User Names. This has been requested in the past and I've unfortunately had to tell people it couldn't be done. Once you select a User Name you're pretty much stuck with it (unless you want to lose your previous posts). The reason was simple. Your User Name is embedded into every post you've ever made and the only way to change it is to change ALL the references to it. That would mean sweeping the entire forum database of over 60,000 pages and nearly half a million posts. Ouch.

Well, guess what? Moving to a new domain means I have to sweep the entire database and change all the old domain references to point to the new one. I've already written the software to do so and, thanks to the incredible speed of Athena, it works pretty well. And, as long as I'm sweeping…

If you would like to change to a brand new User Name, please post your requests to this thread. If you already have two User Names and would like to merge them into one, with all the posts of the two credited to one account, post both names here - and be very specific about which one should be "live" when the process is completed. Sorry, Doreen, but we can't merge more than two.  

Needless to say, I'm pretty excited about the changes you'll soon see. Our move won't be without headaches, I know, but I think it's going to be worth a few aspirins when all is said and done. I hope, a couple weeks from now, y'all will feel the same way.

© Copyright 2001 Ron Carnell - All Rights Reserved
Ladycat
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Senior Member
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782
At the edge and a doorway,TX
1 posted 2001-01-23 04:03 PM


WOOOHOOO RON!!!!

I'm looking forward to the changes at netpoets. There is nothing that I need to change since I will be Ladycat forever.  Wow, that was a lots of hard work on the part of you and your moderators. Thank you so much for making this site bigger and better.  I'm doing my part to keep people coming to this site all the time.
A friend of mine wanted to do a documentary on the Netpoets and wanted ideas on what to do it about.  One of the things was all the chnges and who is the brains behind the operation (which is you) and where all the poets get there ideas.  I think that it would be interesting to say the least. When I head to Cali that is one of the things that we are going to talk about.
Once again, thank you for all the hard work that you have put into this.  I hope that it all comes out perfect.

Seyla Ceres!!!

Love,
Lady


Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured.


Cerenity
Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637
Escondido-California
2 posted 2001-01-23 04:30 PM


Hi Ron,

This is awesome and so are YOU... many,many thanks for all that you do, I am proud to be a part of this site and invite everyone to come and visit, you have always maintained such a wonderful home here and I know your move will prove to be even more awesome. I do want you to sweep for me  

Could you combind Cerenity-1 and Cerenity making the end result just ( Cerenity ) I would be very grateful, anyway thank you again for everything and see you soon in the new house  

Love, Cerenity


"God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist.
We have to be reminded that He exist!"

(Writer Unknown)



Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
3 posted 2001-01-23 04:39 PM


Folks, the new site will be, in a word....

AWESOME.

All thanks go to Ron, and Ceres, and Athena.  All headaches belong to those that create them, so don't!  LOL...

heads up folks....get Ron his info ASAP...that's why I'm keeping this at the top!  That's my job!  Top Nag!


Elizabeth
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871
Minnesota
4 posted 2001-01-23 05:01 PM


Woo-hoo! Great news here...and the new server is so much fun! Thanks to Ron and his friends (Ceres and Athena).  
Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
5 posted 2001-01-23 05:09 PM


And you'll love a lot of the new features!! Guaranteed.. and some new forums too!  
Severn
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704

6 posted 2001-01-23 05:57 PM


FUN fun awaits - its a promise lol...

can't wait Ron...

square K  

Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
7 posted 2001-01-23 07:05 PM


So few members find their way to these discussion forums, I think it would be a good idea for anyone who reads this, to link to it everytime you reply to a poem in the next week! And let's keep it near the top of the heap..it will save Ron a lot of time if everyone has their password written down!!    
Irish Rose
Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263

8 posted 2001-01-23 07:22 PM


I would like to change my user name to "Kathleen" instead of "Irish Rose" if that would be alright.

Kathleen



Marge Tindal
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores
9 posted 2001-01-23 07:24 PM


Wonderful news, Ron.
I know you all have worked hard to get to this milestone for Passions.
Here's hoping it comes off without a hitch !
Yahoo !
I'm so proud to be here !
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

10 posted 2001-01-23 08:02 PM


We're really getting close aren't we?! Soooo exciting!! I'm glad that I have the opportunity to change my User Name. Please change it from dsnyder to Denise. Thanks a bunch!

Denise

doreen peri
Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812
Virginia
11 posted 2001-01-23 08:45 PM


quote:
Sorry, Doreen, but we can't merge more than two.


rofl!!





ron, you crack us all up!
          

  



[This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 01-23-2001).]
WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
12 posted 2001-01-23 09:27 PM


Ok I sent this out to everyone on my addy list.  

You guys are gonna love it!! It's just SUPER!

Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
13 posted 2001-01-24 06:13 AM


Top Nag, doing her job...BTTT
hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
14 posted 2001-01-24 08:45 AM


Looking forward to this Ron  

~ Ruth
www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html

Sudhir Iyer
Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium
15 posted 2001-01-24 08:56 AM


Wonderful...

Wish all of us the best  

regards,
sudhir

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
16 posted 2001-01-24 09:32 AM


Umm Ron, when you go into preferences you can't view your password. It's all star'd out.

So how are we supposed to know what it is?
I mean I remember mine, but some might not.

Now like my Mom had the name Sandgrain, and forgot her password and had to registar as asandgrain, can she merge these two names together still? Or is the old one gone now?

And is she able to change her password that you gave her to a new one without messing up any names?

Munda
Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands
17 posted 2001-01-24 09:50 AM


Oh no! No merge for any of my personalities... keeping them separated is what's keeping me sane!    I'm gonna miss sweet Ceres though... oh, and you're allowed to sleep now and then, as long as it's no more than 4 hours.  
Thanks Ron, you're the best!

Nicole
Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835
Florida
18 posted 2001-01-24 01:51 PM


Exciting times ahead!     This is going to be VERY cool!

About a name change - I would love to have mind changed to 'Nicole', provided it's not already in use.

Dopey Dope
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Moderator
Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico
19 posted 2001-01-24 02:33 PM


Wow........wowowowowow looks like you got everything figured out. HUGE project!!!
I can't wait till Feb 1.



I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

Colin
Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596
Callington, Cornwall, England
20 posted 2001-01-24 03:47 PM


WOW Ron!!! Sounds very exciting!!!

While you're waving your virtual feather duster around, do you think you could merge all of Eric Williams' posts with all those of Colin and just leave Colin please?

Thanks very much,
Colin.

p.s. did that make sense? I didn't mean like leave Colin behind in the scrapheap, I meant leave Colin as the identity to be used  

p.p.s. Am I just being silly now?

WinterTalon
Member
since 2001-01-14
Posts 141
Brooksville, KY, USA
21 posted 2001-01-24 03:48 PM


Awesomeness!  And, if it's not too much trouble, could you please change my name to WinterTalon, if it's free?  *begs*

~The hardest thing is watching the one you love... love someone else.~


suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
22 posted 2001-01-24 04:58 PM


But... but... but... Assuming I have more than one identity and wished to combine them (without aid of a psychiatrist) into one dominant (complete with high heels and whip *EG*) personality... that would mean confessing... right out here in public??? Where's the priest and the privacy? LOL Ah, the exposure... argh, the decisions! *G*

Can't I just slip you a note after class? *G*

[This message has been edited by suthern (edited 01-24-2001).]

Songbird
Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184
Missouri
23 posted 2001-01-24 05:24 PM


Ron, this is good news to me. Would you please merge Septsong and Songbird together, under Songbird. I kind of like my new name. Thanks..
Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669
Michigan, US
24 posted 2001-01-24 05:52 PM


LOL @ suthern.

Dear, if you decide to merge X and Y, all of X's old posts will have then Y's name on them. You don't think that's gonna kinda give away your secrets?  

Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136
Mobile, AL
25 posted 2001-01-25 03:24 AM


Hmm...I'd like to keep Temptress, Ron, but if you could find OBLIVION and change it to *Jenn* I would appreciate it very much.

Can I be your willful breeze,
Come to touch,
Your heart to ease?



Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136
Mobile, AL
26 posted 2001-01-25 03:35 AM


Ron,
I'm adding this here because I just searched it. I think OBLIVION was given a bad e-mail flag notice or however that works.  Once... A LONG while back I posted something unnappropriate in one of the OPEN forums, and it was locked. When no one could reach me because of the bad e-mail address, it was announced in the forums where it was locked. I don't even know the e-mail I provided for that name, but apparently it wasn't a valid one. I was trying to go back in and make sure (since the names are case sensitive) that it actually is spelled in all caps, and I was trying to get a new password because I didn't remember my old one for that name. Sorry to be so complicated! HELP!  


Can I be your willful breeze,
Come to touch,
Your heart to ease?



CocoBaci
Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043

27 posted 2001-01-25 03:53 AM



Thank you for the update Ron...
coco

Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada
28 posted 2001-01-25 06:44 AM


This is so exciting Ron ... you've done an incredible amount of work, and she runs like a dream! I'm really looking forward to the transition. Once again ... you amaze me with your dedication to keep both the main site and these forums, simply the most wonderful poetry site in the world!  
suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
29 posted 2001-01-25 09:16 AM


I understand the X's and Y's... guys have the Y's except for my eX... right? *G*

But (assuming I actually have another name to merge into suthern and am not just being difficult for the heck of it... though I'm not confessing anything! *G*) I figured no one would notice that suthern suddenly had a few more posts... and I can't imagine anyone but me digging up my old stuff! LOL.

BTW... doreen could still merge her personalities two by two, right? *G* But that might take the PIP membership level back to the days of Miss Milli! LOL

[This message has been edited by suthern (edited 01-25-2001).]

wayoutwalt
Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)
30 posted 2001-01-25 11:40 AM


merge all my identities please... those would be... Nan, Poet deVine, Ron, Marge Tindal, dsnyder(now Denise!!), and all the other big time posters (er I want Ron for the power hehehe)  
PoeticKnight
Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144
New Orleans, LA
31 posted 2001-01-25 12:49 PM


Please combine "PoeticKnight" with "JML", and keep the "PoeticKnight". Thank you.
Paula Finn
Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546
missouri
32 posted 2001-01-25 12:59 PM


This site and the people I have met through here have meant more to me than mere words can possible express especially the past few weeks...I just want to tell you how much you, Ron, and ALL the moderators are appreciated and valued. You have kept me sane thru one of the worst days of my life and I just want to say..THANK YOU
suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
33 posted 2001-01-25 01:02 PM


That's cheating, WOW! LOL... But it's a helluva good idea... and a perfect explanation of why this disclosure must be public!! *G*

Furthermore... having just one mega-WOW poster would require reading and remembering every poem and/or search by writing style... (and that's not on my search wish list! *G*)

[This message has been edited by suthern (edited 01-25-2001).]

Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
34 posted 2001-01-25 01:30 PM


Seeing as how Karilea is too darned hard to pronounce....I'll stick with Sunshine...besides, I end up in more poetry that way!
Mr.Magoo
Member
since 2001-01-20
Posts 104

35 posted 2001-01-25 01:34 PM


IS IT TRUE? IS IT TRUE?
I HEARD THE NEW HOME WOULD HAVE A DAY CARE FOR THE KIDS,A LOUNGE WITH A BIG SCREEN TV AND 24 HOURS SPORTS NETWORK FOR THE BIGGER KIDS AND EVEN A BED AND BREAKFAST FOR THE COUPLES.
IS IT TRUE? IS IT TRUE RON?
Im not sure what all this means but
RIGHT ON DUDE!!
                    Mr.Magoo

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
36 posted 2001-01-25 02:14 PM


Yes Ron I would like to take this opportunity to change my user name to "JamesMichael."   Thanks, James
Mother_Earth
Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 1370
1/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan
37 posted 2001-01-25 02:14 PM


Ron, I am with Mr. Magoo! I have a hard enough time getting into the main PIP now. Will you give arrows to follow? At my age, changes don't come easy!! This is the first time I got in here!! Please don't change anything on ME. Hope I find y'all after the move.   ME
bestgirl911
Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551
Clio, MI , United We Stand
38 posted 2001-01-25 03:39 PM


ME....
If you need help finding your way around after the move jsut e-mail me bestgirl911@excite.com

Ron....
These changes all sound so exciting...I can't wait....Keep up the great work....We appreciate it. I am and always will remain Bestgirl911...

Thanks again

Ranea

warmhrt
Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563

39 posted 2001-01-26 07:48 AM


Ron,

I would very much like to merge miapoetess and warmhrt...keeping warmhrt as my user name. It's great to be able to do this...thanks!

Kris

"As to conforming outwardly and living your own life inwardly, I do not think much of that" - Thoreau

RobertB
Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104
Champaign, IL
40 posted 2001-01-26 09:10 AM


Yeah I agree with Denise......I am tired of RobertB!!

I want to be me....I wanna be meeeeee.

I am not an initial...I am a man!!


Robert no B

Aimster
Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
41 posted 2001-01-26 12:06 PM


Ron,
This is going to be SO awesome. Thank you
so very much for all the hard work you
have put into this "home." Since coming
to Passions nearly a year ago, I have
been so blessed with the wealth of some
amazing friends and the most talented
poetry on the internet!! You and all the
other moderators ROCK. Please do not change
my name. I am and always will be da Aimster
lol. Thanks a mil!

Amy  

ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
42 posted 2001-01-26 03:58 PM


The change sounds wonderful! I am looking forward to continued enjoyment of such wonderful poet friends....thanks for all the hard work.............ethome
Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136
Mobile, AL
43 posted 2001-01-27 03:56 AM


BUMP!

Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
44 posted 2001-01-27 05:20 PM


Bump...I hate to think what will happen if the majority of the members don't see this!
Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136
Mobile, AL
45 posted 2001-01-27 09:56 PM


BUMP!

JOY 14
Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419
Wisconsin USA
46 posted 2001-01-27 10:42 PM


AHHH. I can't believe I almost missed this.
Could I still request a changed name?

I'd like to be just 'Joy' instead of JOY 14

Thank you.

P.S. These are big changes all right. I hope everything goes smoothly.

Joy

anonymousfemale
Member Elite
since 2000-02-02
Posts 2797
Limbo
47 posted 2001-01-28 10:48 AM


I can't wait until February 1st to see all the hard work in action. Very eager to see it.  

~AF~

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
Buddha

Romy
Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170
Plantation, Florida
48 posted 2001-01-28 11:40 AM


Ron, will you change my user name from Debbie to Romy?
Thanks for the name change option, I've been wanting to do this for awhile but afraid of losing my posts!

Dark Enchantress
Senior Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 1258
meet Morgana
49 posted 2001-01-28 12:38 PM


This all sounds great Ron! I can't wait to see the changes and such. Oke, I have two names and I only use this one now, Dark Enchantress, so I'd like to combine the two. My other screen name is Maharet. I only have a few posts on that sn but I'd still hate to lose them. Just so that I'm perfectly clear and all...I want to keep the screen name Dark Enchantress. I'd hate to mess you up especially since you're already working on so many other things. Thanks!!!< !signature-->

I am no one if not myself.

Angel of Darkness




[This message has been edited by Dark Enchantress (edited 01-28-2001).]

PhaerieChild
Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon
50 posted 2001-01-28 01:16 PM


Ron I can't wait to see all the changes. I imagine it will be awesome. I don't want to merge names but would like to change it to "PhaerieChild" if it isn't too much of an imposition. Can't wait to see it all!!! Shawna

How can you save me?
When the dark comes right in and takes me,
from my front walk and into bed,
where it kisses my face and eats my head. Shivaree

CocoBaci
Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043

51 posted 2001-01-28 06:51 PM


hi Ron
Please reflect change of username from CocoBaci to...
Coco


   ThankU  




[This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 01-28-2001).]

Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136
Mobile, AL
52 posted 2001-01-28 10:13 PM


BUMP AGAIN!

Can I be your willful breeze,
Come to touch,
Your heart to ease?



suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
53 posted 2001-01-29 09:53 AM


Okay... I'm not sure whether I'm X or Y or even Z and my name might be abhorrent, but at least I can make a decision... it's obvious that silly suthern creature can dither forever... *G* So... taking charge here... please merge my posts into suthern's... send reject into oblivion (suthern's already there! LOL) and keep suthern... a certain gentleman needs the aggravation. *G* Thank you!
suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
54 posted 2001-01-29 09:58 AM


I do not dither! Well... except when thoughts of that gentleman occupy my mind... which is only 25 hours a day, 8 days a week! LOL
Moon Dust
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177
Skelmersdale, UK
55 posted 2001-01-29 06:10 PM


8 days a week suthern, I only wish then i could add it to the weekend.

Anyway, Ron, lovely, i'm sure it will be great. Just one thing (well, 2 things actully) don't change it too much, I get lost very easily The other is   that i've decided not to be boring anymore yep i'm changing my name to Moon Dust. Just to confuse everybody actully Thanks Love.

When freedom wisphers your name, it's time to fight for it.


Moon Dust
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177
Skelmersdale, UK
56 posted 2001-01-29 06:12 PM


Erm, BUMP< !signature-->

When freedom wisphers your name, it's time to fight for it.



[This message has been edited by Maria Byrne (edited 01-29-2001).]

Alan
Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499
right next door
57 posted 2001-01-29 09:39 PM


Ron...sounds like you are making a good move. I hope it goes well.
If it is not to late I would like to combine icyheart with alan hatcher and maybe lose the hatcher if it isn't to much to ask.
Thank you

DawnG
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Senior Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494
United States
58 posted 2001-01-29 10:13 PM


Ron,

Can I change from Callie to DawnG? PLEASE.. Thank you.

                      Dawn

Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669
Michigan, US
59 posted 2001-01-29 10:57 PM


Alan, you can merge two names or create a new one, but we can't do both on a single sweep.
Greeneyes617
Member
since 2000-11-22
Posts 329
Arkansas
60 posted 2001-01-30 01:22 AM


I honestly don't understand what is going on. I do know that we are moving but thats about it....would someone kindly explain everything. Thanks.

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes617 (edited 01-30-2001).]

Gene
Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935
Colorado, USA
62 posted 2001-01-30 02:02 AM


Hi Ron,
I'm excited to see the new look.

I'd like to change my user name from u_gene to Gene. If that's not possible, then Eugene would be good. I also have another name, Lancelot that I'd like to keep.

Thanks,
Gene

2dalimit
Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228
Mississippi coast
63 posted 2001-01-30 07:58 AM


Hi!
I want to change to: 2dalimit
Thanks,
Melton

Allysa
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 Tours
Senior Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 1952
In an upside-down garden
64 posted 2001-01-30 08:12 AM


I'm confused. Question 1: I'm not gonna loose anything, am I? Question 2: I'm still gonna be me, right? Question 3: Ya all aren't gonna confuse me and leave me with no one to ask questions to, are ya? B/c tecnology confuses me just a tad. Anyways, looking forward to the change, just don't make anything extremely complicated, Please!      

I can't see at all. Even if I could it would all be great, to put your picture on my wall, it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad.


Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
65 posted 2001-01-30 08:22 AM


It's a new server....all we ask is that you save your password  (get it from your profile)...you'll know when the change happens. And it's not going to be too challenging to get around. It's a cleaner look...
BloomingRose
Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092
Florida
66 posted 2001-01-30 08:57 AM


Sounds good to me. Looking forward to the change.
Thank you for all your hard work! Much appreciated.
Deb

Ladycat
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Senior Member
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782
At the edge and a doorway,TX
67 posted 2001-01-30 11:48 AM


Some people are having serious personality conflicts. That is the first time that I have seen sooo many poets.  Once again Ron, thank you so much.

I was just wondering if Temptress and PdV were playing tennis with the bumping and where so that maybe I can join the game too.

I Love You Guys!!!!!

Love,
Lady


Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured.


blackhalo
Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 467
Denver, CO
68 posted 2001-01-30 12:44 PM


Ron,
Is it possible to change my name to
blackhalo
?  It would be greatly appreciated, but I don't want to be a burden either!  
THANX!
Alicia

wordancer
Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809
VA
69 posted 2001-01-30 01:57 PM


Hi Ron, this I can not resist.

If it is not too late, please do merge Lady Noggins & wordancer, into just, wordancer.

Thanks


wordancer
Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809
VA
70 posted 2001-01-30 01:59 PM


Ahem, I second that!

The Lady Noggins

wordancer
Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809
VA
71 posted 2001-01-30 02:02 PM


Ahem, I second that!

The Lady Noggins

Masked Intruder
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 Tours
Moderator
Senior Member
since 1999-05-23
Posts 1231
Near golden sunsets
72 posted 2001-01-30 02:19 PM


Hey Ron...

Errr, I've got a question.  Could you figure out all the names I've ever thought of using and delete them...*grins*...except of course, Masked Intruder.  Or, could you make a list of those names and send them to me.  I have had a small memory lapse, and cannot remember a single one of them...except of course this one.  hehe  Just trying to help clean out the closet.

-MI

mystic requiem
Member
since 2001-01-26
Posts 144

73 posted 2001-01-30 03:30 PM


As one of the newbies on the block, I'm
glad I caught wind of this.
I find your forum SUPER!
And the people here are great.
Was to my fortune when I stumbled
across your path.
I appreciate you letting me post
art with my poetry.
And at your request, I have kept them
small in consideration to those who
have slow loading computers.
I look forward to your new place.
*thanx*

mYsTiC



Dr.Moose1
Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA
74 posted 2001-01-30 05:00 PM


Thanks Ron ,
for all that you do . But who are all these people with multiple personalities that you're talking about ? Maybe they should see a doc or something .
Doc

Marsha
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England
75 posted 2001-01-30 05:58 PM


Ron love, this is awesome, and I shall look forward to it with delight. I know I have two names and that Beverley doesn't have many posts, but I'd still like her to remain. So I'd just like to say thank you for everything and that if I hadn't found Passions I really don't know where I'd be today. Thanks muchly
Take care love as always
                   Mushy
                      


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Marsha
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England
76 posted 2001-01-30 06:00 PM


Sorry not sure if i made myself clear, I wish to remain with the two names. Thank you
Mushy
  


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Ina
Senior Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 1236
Quebec, Canada
77 posted 2001-01-30 07:12 PM


Ron,
wow!this is very cool. but im very confused. i got lost after the second sentence.
if you have a chance could you email me, and explain it to me as if i were not intellegent.
skatergirlz14@aol.com
thank you
regina

sin from my lips? O tresspass sweetly urged!give me my sin again!
W. Skakespeare

Jenn Cirrincione
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 2000-07-02
Posts 2107
Fl
78 posted 2001-01-30 07:31 PM


This is crazy! I might get confused!! Will the name be the same?

Ps. I am so cookie reliant.... can someone e-mail me my password.
xoxo
Jenn


"A person can never get over a broken heart if they aren't willing to let go of all of the pieces."-- ??


Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
79 posted 2001-01-30 08:16 PM


I'm available on ICQ if anyone needs help. And when we do the changeover, I'll be visible to you all if you like.    
Scarlet Lady
Member
since 2000-02-11
Posts 242
Midwest
80 posted 2001-01-30 08:39 PM


If you could be so kind, as to change my name from "Illusion",  to "Scarlet Lady".

Thanks a bunch....your to be commended for your hard work!

Acies
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665
Twilight Zone
81 posted 2001-01-30 09:02 PM


I don't have a calendar with me, so is there a january 31st or is tomorrow already Feb 1st?  

Can't wait.........  yipee!!!!!

I see no changes, wake up in the morning I ask myself, "Is life worth living or should I blast myself" TUPAC SHAKUR



ma miller
Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806

82 posted 2001-01-30 09:21 PM


Ron ... lots of good things happening here at Passions (thanks to a bunch of hard work, i'd bet) ... my current username is MA Miller ... i'd like to drop all caps and have that changed to:

ma miller

thanks.

ma miller
Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806

83 posted 2001-01-30 09:22 PM


Ron ... lots of good things happening here at Passions (thanks to a bunch of hard work, i'd bet) ... my current username is MA Miller ... i'd like to drop all caps and have that changed to:

ma miller

thanks.

Daniel J D
Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471
Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
84 posted 2001-01-31 12:18 PM


I look forward to being part of this transition to the new server. Cheers

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

Wesley the Blue
Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 426
Forest Lake, MN, USA
85 posted 2001-01-31 12:51 PM


Cant wait to see what its like on a new server.  I would like to join "Der Keit" and "Wesley the Blue".  I would like Wesley the Blue  to be my "live" account.

every day is a new day with which we can change the world

Alan
Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499
right next door
86 posted 2001-01-31 09:47 AM


Ok Ron....just go with the merge.....sorry for being so late....alan
Jamie
Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168
Blue Heaven
87 posted 2001-01-31 09:55 AM


It is tempting to lose the greek and just be me....hmmmm do i have a few more hours to think on it?


Jamie

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".


Tramp Poet
Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754
Could Be Anywhere...
88 posted 2001-01-31 10:02 AM


Ron,
i would like to stop "bleeding" and become simply TrampPoet.  May we merge all the bleeding material into the new and improved
TrampPoet?
Thanks, amigo!


bleeding...

"Tis ink coming
from his arm,
Captain!"



Tramp Poet
Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754
Could Be Anywhere...
89 posted 2001-01-31 10:06 AM


Ron and all,
upon actually reading the posts here (what a novel idea!) it looks like i can not create TrampPoet and merge bleeding into it, eh?
I believe i created Tramp Poet awhile back, but due to age and the Sixties can not remember the password nor email address i used...sigh.
So i just created TrampPoet (without the space between) with the email of ejunkie@juno.com
i would like to merge the two (bleeding and TrampPoet)and become just TrampPoet.

i think i will take some pills and go lie down now
sorry for the confusion...i think i hurt myself...

< !signature-->

                                  once bleeding...
perhaps to be TrampPoet

      


[This message has been edited by bleeding (edited 01-31-2001).]

TrampPoet
New Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 2

90 posted 2001-01-31 10:52 AM


aha!
so it did work!!!
i will now be bleeding
ha ha ha ha
today bleeding
tomorrow the WORLD!!!

Sunnyone
Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England
91 posted 2001-01-31 11:55 AM


Hi Ron....

  This is going to be a great move, even with the aspirin!!  
  I'm proud to be a member and a moderator here, and feel like this is home.
  I'd like to change my username from Sunny1 to Sunnyone....and I thank you ahead of time!

  See you on the new server...
        Sunnyone


Follow your dreams...
Follow your heart...
Let them be your guides...
~~~ Sunny ~~~




wayoutwalt
Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)
92 posted 2001-01-31 02:54 PM


COCO BACI YOU MAY NOT CHANGE YOUR NAME!!!!! COCO BACI COCO BACI COCO BACI
wayoutwalt
Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)
93 posted 2001-01-31 02:59 PM


JOY 14 I WROTE A POEM ONCE WITH YOUR NAME IN IT AND IF YOU CHANGE YOUR NAME THEN PEOPLE MIGHT THINK I AM CRAAAAZY!!!
wayoutwalt
Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)
94 posted 2001-01-31 03:03 PM


REJECT, IF YOU MERGE ALL OF YOUR POSTS WITH SUTHERN AND THEN GO OFF INTO OBLIVION WHICH IS THE NAME THAT TEMPTRESS IS MERGING WITH HERS THEN UMMMMMM I AM CRAAAAZY!!
Marge Tindal
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores
95 posted 2001-01-31 03:07 PM


Coco~Baci ...
I agree with Walt ! !


Oh, please reconsider ...
La Coco~Baci ... La Coco~Baci !

Of course, Dani~ is nice !
~*Marge*~



~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669
Michigan, US
96 posted 2001-01-31 03:35 PM


I now have a miserable headache and shattered ear drums...


suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
97 posted 2001-01-31 04:00 PM


"THEN UMMMMMM I AM CRAAAAZY!!"

Walt, dear... was there ever any doubt? (cheeky grin) Your questionable sanity is one of the things I like about you... but do remind me not to ever tell you a secret... you go and blab at full volume! LOL

[This message has been edited by suthern (edited 02-01-2001).]

Ethan Halo
Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793
on the roof again
98 posted 2001-01-31 10:50 PM


it would seem i received this announcement just in time,
and i hope the move goes smmoth and fine...
but i'm posting up this rhyme
and hopin it reaches you in time...
i wanna delete the underscore in this ol name of mine.
put "Ethan Halo" on my name tag;
diacritical marks are a drag.
i wanna be like the Pack: Smokey and Dag
and Francis who said "you gotta have style"...
and this new nick has it in the bag.
good luck on the forum transition and
installing Passion's brand new transmission
doubts be dispersed, Ceres in a hearse;
ready to burst on february 1st...

thanks ron. *the suspense is killing me*

You gotta love livin, cause dyin's a pain in the ass.

Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136
Mobile, AL
99 posted 2001-02-01 12:15 PM


AM I GETTING THIS RIGHT?
I CAN'T CHANGE OBLIVION TO *JENN*?


NOTE!! I AM KEEPING TEMPTRESS! I AM NOT CHANGING TEMPTRESS!!!

If I can't change OBLIVION to *JENN* then don't worry about changing anything for me.

Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
100 posted 2001-02-01 06:31 AM


IT'S FEBRUARY 1ST...

Ron, I think It's Justin Sayne..   I'll keep my other sides, thanks... I AM a Gemini, after all... The better to cavort with, my dear..

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Discussion » Announcements & Links » Is It February Yet?

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary