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Should SkunkFoxWorks! Come into being?
Yes!! Go For It!
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Undecided
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No! PF Only!
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A new site? I'm curious...
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SkunkFox
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 3:20 am    Post subject: Project: SkunkFoxWorks! Reply with quote

Well just as the Subject says, I'm considering making a AnthroFiction website. I if it is considered a good idea by all here, will be doing it through http://www.bluedomino.com
I have considered doing this once before, but didn't because of finacial reasons. Now though that my Finances are in order once more, I am reconsidering it again. I will be using the Ultimate package, why? Simple 1gig of webspace, unlimited bandwidth and E-mail accounts, there's more to it as well, it's one of the better Domain hosters out there. http://www.bluedomino.com/features/ultimate.shtml

If this is to be done, I'll need lots of help to get it off of the ground. It will not be normal by any means, There will be adult sections requiring passwords for both Art & writing.
I will host all aspects of the Furry universe on this site, but the decision is up to you in this matter. Every aspect of the site will be taken into account: Design, content, warnings, Chat (yes I am considering adding this to the site as well), BBS, Writing tips, Art tips, and anything that I may have forgotten to list will be added to the site as well.

As I said I'll need help with this project, I may have a webdesigner aiding me in this endevour, but that is uncertain for the moment. So here's the proposal if everyone agrees that this would be an excellent idea, Vote on it. Each writer & artist will have at the least 20mb-100mb of webspace to do with as you so please (within reason), most file extensions except for mp3 will be accepted on the site. So check out the features above to see if this is a good deal or not, All will be welcome to the site, and yes that includes Human writers and Artists just so you know. The adult section will be a pain setting up but it is possible as long as it is password protected. I have thought over this for some time, so it's possible to do.

Everyone of PF is invited to add a mirror of their site to this one. I will be adding several Furnation artists and writers as well, including hopefully Max BR, Foxxfire, GigaFox, ChrisFoxx (we all know why!), and certain others as well.

SkunkFox

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 4:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As they say:
I used to be undecided, but now I don't know.

I'm not really sure yet, what advantages this brings compared to say PF + KAB (Kinsfire's Adult Bookshelf).

I can see clear advantages for those authors who have (potential) problems with their hosting. (Currently on Yahell, FurNation or something).

What is the hoster's legal position/service? Will they roll over and play dead if the CYA or somebody complains?

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 4:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nameless wrote:


I can see clear advantages for those authors who have (potential) problems with their hosting. (Currently on Yahell, FurNation or something).

What is the hoster's legal position/service? Will they roll over and play dead if the CYA or somebody complains?



Here is a copy of the Terms of Service:

» Acceptable Content and Usage Policies
» Domain Name Agreements and Transfer Policies
» Consequences of Violation



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By using our web hosting services, you agree to comply with our policies.

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Now they do have problems with Adult Content, but I have already contacted them on this issue. They have told me that I can have some adult content on the site, but must provide password protection to keep minors out of those sections. As for the CYA complaining, the only thing they could Possibly complain about is if there was something Illegal on the site itself. Since no laws will be broken, they have Nothing to complain about whatsoever. I've read the entire TOS, this site shall not break it whatsoever, I've gotten several of my questions answered upon some of the content on the site, and have provided them an example namely several chapters of my DFC's, they had little qualms about it.


SkunkFox *Thinking it through Fully this time*

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 4:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
Provision of services to others through your hosting account. ...

Does that not put most of what you want to do in violation with their TOS?
You want to use a big part of your place to host sites by others...

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 5:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok let me put it this way then Nameless, Art and Story's will be placed on the site, not the entire mirror of anothers website. Hows that? It's either do this or go make a full sized server from my file server at home, which Will be one real SOB to do. Though I could add upto 1full gig per person that way, but the bandwidth will kill it that much faster.

850mhz p3, 1.2gig memory, win2000pro
Home Fileserver has four 200gig hds, three 120 gig external hds. I'll have to compress three hds and move most of my files and programs into that. Then add a lynx workbench to it for webserver use, then readd a dedicated line to it (150 a month for 500mb bandwidth...fun) not a fun project then, plus the fact that lynx workbench and win2000 don't like each very much, and I may end up having to remove Everything from the main hds to the externals and switch it all over to my laptop, and junker comp.

SkunkFox wondering still.....

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 6:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, you want to do your own thing.
Not nessesarily bad, I thought about something like that before I gave up and got my site here.

How about another alternative:
There are some people here who have their own server (Kinsfire and I think Elfen, PF probably has it's own server as well). How about working together with one of them? Get your own domain name, point it at their server, share bandwith cost, server upgrades, ...

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

*sighs* I'm probably going to end up having to do that, my credit card isn't accepted by them at all. I knew I should checked it out first, damn bank credit cards! oh well ignore the above then. *lmao*

SkunkFox it seemed like a good idea, but now it's going to the wayside again *lmao*

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Skunky, contact me about hosting


I have a server doing zip right now.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 5:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fishburne wrote:
Skunky, contact me about hosting


I have a server doing zip right now.


Same here, but like I explained to Skunky...
My friend secured the server so only 2 can get Super User Privies, and right before he could add me in, he has an arguement with his gf and she kicks him out of home (and office!)...

So I'm stuck, trying to undo what he did Mr. Green
I knew I should have done it my way- Mac OS All the Way!
But No! Unix is Better! Evil or Very Mad....
No wonder BSD has those little demons all over the place.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2002 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Twisted EvilITS ALIVE!!!

Most of my problems with MY server have been solved!!!

So those of you who have been trying to email me, now can!
Those of you I promised a site too; I'll get it up and running before the end of this week... (Wake up Skunky- that means you too!).

Currently sites will be http://www.fernandogutierrez.net/[account]
DNS will be up and running when I pay some fees... (as soon as I get a credit card! Though I can get a friend to do it, but it takes longer and cost a bit higher.)

Let the Pidgeopns Loose and the Mad Monster Party Begin!!!
Opps- wrong forum...
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