The Firemarble

Cate Alexander Visits Watchers Sanctuary

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