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Re: LUGNET Blurb (was Re: Should RTL be hosted on this server?
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Tue, 1 Dec 1998 22:07:15 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek <lpien@ctp.IWANTNOSPAM.com> writes:
> [...]
> Also I would LOVE to link to the LUGNET main page on my site, can we get
> a graphic for that? How about the LUGNET logo?

"Robert M. Dye" <robdye@writeme.com> writes:
> Well, one way would be to put a link on various web pages...I'm more
> than willing to put one on my pages,, such as they are...I am sure there
> are many folks who appreciate the job you've done in creating LUGNET,
> and would probably do the same.
> 
> I think it would probably be most useful to link to a page that explains
> what the groups are, and what they are for, and that RTL also exists,
> and how to get THERE, if the visitor so prefers.
> 
> Do you have a graphic for such a link, and/or a page in mind for linking
> to?

"Linc Smith" <ldsmith@pfc.forestry.ca> writes:
> I would like to suggest that you have a specific page (one screen) that
> outlines the Lugnet's goals, services, and explains why a sign up procedure
> is required.  This page will have links to the main page, and sign in page
> and any general instructional pages you have made.  I don't know what they
> are, because I have been signed up from before the different reading options
> became available.
> 
> A few Lugnet buttons (some of your and Suz's handy work) could be provided
> to Lugnet users with webpages.
> [...]

OK, we made up a couple buttons -- here is the page...

   http://www.lugnet.com/buttons/

...these are designed to link to the main root homepage (rather than the
news page), and comments on the header text are certainly welcome.

I think the place where a better description of the news stuff belongs is on
the /news/ page itself (or on sub-pages of it which are bulleted at the top)
and the place where an overview of the whole project belongs is off a link
somewhere near the top of the main root homepage -- those are the most
intuitive spots, yes?  Maybe the stuff that's currently on the /news/ page
today is still too techy?

--Todd



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: Should RTL be hosted on this server?
 
(...) I think so. From the body of text, it's not immediately apparent how to post and browse. Maybe you should just put a *short* introduction with a link to more details, and then have links to browsing, posting, and posting setup. For the (...) (28 years ago, 2-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
  Re: LUGNET Blurb (was Re: Should RTL be hosted on this server?
 
(...) can think of is "LUGNET: LEGO News, Weather, and Sports". That probably isn't the best thing to go with. Steve (28 years ago, 2-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)

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  Re: LUGNET Blurb (was Re: Should RTL be hosted on this server?
 
(...) I'm on board with them. However my bandwidth just dried up. Can someone take a stab at a repost incorporating Todd's and Steve's changes? Do it as a single block and posters can mark it up again. Don't bother with revision bars, et al, none of (...) (28 years ago, 1-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)

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