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Title: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 07, 2008, 06:23:15 PM
As everyone knows TWCT will be relaunching next week, and as we do so I'd like to hear from you guys what you'd like to see on the site. No idea is stupid. And all ideas will be considered. I know you guys probably don't think I've given due consideration to all ideas in the past, but I always have. It's something I believe very strongly in.

So that said, let the ideas flow!
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Tyler on November 07, 2008, 11:35:34 PM
I suppose a shrine to one Tyler Tomasino is out of the question? :club:
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 07, 2008, 11:46:41 PM
Well, it could be arranged. You just have to put a shrine of me on TWCC.  :biggrin: :P
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Zach on November 07, 2008, 11:48:29 PM
I guess we can get people such as * and or * to give some of their videos to us.
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 07, 2008, 11:49:59 PM
It's possible.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: TWCToday on November 08, 2008, 06:16:20 PM
Is there a way to embed Youtube/flash videos in post. I would love to see that :yes:
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 08, 2008, 07:13:42 PM
I don't know. Stephen can probably tell you.

BTW, I meant sitewide, not just the forum.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Zach on November 08, 2008, 07:15:14 PM
I don't know. Stephen can probably tell you.

BTW, I meant sitewide, not just the forum.  :biggrin:
With the YT embedding in mind, that came default at mine, so something must've been deactivated. ;)
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 08, 2008, 07:17:01 PM
I don't know. Stephen can probably tell you.

BTW, I meant sitewide, not just the forum.  :biggrin:
With the YT embedding in mind, that came default at mine, so
something must've been deactivated. ;)

Ummm....say what?
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Evan2015 on November 08, 2008, 07:20:32 PM
You Could Change the Background on the homepage of the site to the 3000 pic fading into a 4000 pic fading into an XL pic fading into an Intellistar pic, and change the logo.
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 08, 2008, 07:24:09 PM
We already have a contest going on for designs, so at this time I'm not taking suggestions on that aspect of things. Guess I should've mentioned that for the benefit of the lost amongst us.  :P
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Zach on November 08, 2008, 07:24:52 PM
I don't know. Stephen can probably tell you.

BTW, I meant sitewide, not just the forum.  :biggrin:
With the YT embedding in mind, that came default at mine, so
something must've been deactivated. ;)

Ummm....say what?
At my forum, if you past a Youtube URL, it will embed the video for you to watch directly. :)
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 08, 2008, 07:25:56 PM
I don't know. Stephen can probably tell you.

BTW, I meant sitewide, not just the forum.  :biggrin:
With the YT embedding in mind, that came default at mine, so
something must've been deactivated. ;)

Ummm....say what?
At my forum, if you past a Youtube URL, it will embed the video for you to watch directly. :)

Is yours an SMF forum?
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Zach on November 08, 2008, 07:27:17 PM
I don't know. Stephen can probably tell you.

BTW, I meant sitewide, not just the forum.  :biggrin:
With the YT embedding in mind, that came default at mine, so
something must've been deactivated. ;)

Ummm....say what?
At my forum, if you past a Youtube URL, it will embed the video for you to watch directly. :)

Is yours an SMF forum?
:yes: It is indeed.
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Mike M on November 08, 2008, 07:29:53 PM
No, his is an SMF For Free forum (the hosted edition of SMF). It has slightly different features than regular SMF.
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Zach on November 08, 2008, 07:32:16 PM
No, his is an SMF For Free forum (the hosted edition of SMF). It has slightly different features than regular SMF.
SilverStar 8 Forums are like this one, and they embed YT Videos. ;)
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 08, 2008, 07:35:57 PM
Like I said before, Stephen can probably clear this up for us.  B)
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: iPod on November 08, 2008, 08:10:12 PM
Offer SMS notifications! (If possible)
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 08, 2008, 08:25:42 PM
I think that's something I can look into.  :yes: B)
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: jtmal0723 on November 08, 2008, 08:33:17 PM
thing is, if you enable the embed tags, that leaves the forums open for a possible attack. Keep this in mind.
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 08, 2008, 09:29:04 PM
Yeah I'm not sure I want to take that risk.
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Localonthe8s on November 08, 2008, 09:35:03 PM
thing is, if you enable the embed tags, that leaves the forums open for a possible attack. Keep this in mind.
how?
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: jtmal0723 on November 08, 2008, 10:00:29 PM
thing is, if you enable the embed tags, that leaves the forums open for a possible attack. Keep this in mind.
how?
There are tons of Flash and other embed object exploits out there and anyone in the outside world can register and take malicious advantage. I've seen it happen in the past and it's not fun.
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: Tyler on November 08, 2008, 10:26:43 PM
You Could Change the Background on the homepage of the site to the 3000 pic fading into a 4000 pic fading into an XL pic fading into an Intellistar pic, and change the logo.
That would be VERY annoying, not to mention unappealing. :doh2:
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 09, 2008, 12:07:07 AM
You Could Change the Background on the homepage of the site to the 3000 pic fading into a 4000 pic fading into an XL pic fading into an Intellistar pic, and change the logo.
That would be VERY annoying, not to mention unappealing. :doh2:

Yeah, I agree.  :wacko:
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: WeatherWitness on November 10, 2008, 11:05:59 PM
I have a very serious question. If TWC Today is going to start covering classic content, shouldn't the name TWC Today really be changed to something else? :dunno: Technically this isn't TWC Today if we're covering classic content as well.
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 10, 2008, 11:15:00 PM
It probably ought to be changed, but I've built up a good deal of name recognition over the past year and a half and I'd really hate to sacrifice that.  ;)
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: TWCToday on November 10, 2008, 11:46:16 PM
But isn't TWCTs MAIN emphasis on current TWC? Granted now the site is adding on "classic" content but that is a limited subject. Current TWC events are neverending and everchanging.  Which kinda brings up an interesting question to ponder. Does the classic era grow as time goes on or will it always be limited to the ~1982 - 1999 time period?
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 11, 2008, 07:16:56 AM
You are correct. Current TWC is still our main focus. As for the classic stuff, I think the time period for it will always remain the same.  :yes: B)
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: MusicMagic on November 13, 2008, 07:01:34 PM
Hi there:

A friend of mine on Myspace suggested I contact TWCT about possibly adding my music to the Weather Channel.  It's "jazzy, non-commercial new age" and would be a perfect fit!  My debut CD, "IN A SILENT PLACE", featuring world renowned cellist, David Darling, has been winning many awards, including finalist in the "New Age" category of this year's Independent Music Awards.

More info can be found at:

www.ericroberts.org
www.myspace.com/inasilentplace

Thanks!

ERIC ROBERTS
MusicMagic Productions
Title: Re: Suggestions for the new TWCT
Post by: lfmusiclover on November 13, 2008, 07:37:43 PM
Hi there Mr. Roberts! I would be happy to put your music on the site! Just e-mail me some clips (30 seconds is sufficient) and I'll put them up! My e-mail address can be found in my profile.  B)