Just so the logs are here as well:
Cate Alexander - Watcher's Pub 06/25
Topic: Cate's changed position within the DRC and the possibility of advertisement in the Cavern
[spoiler=condensed-log] Quote:
(06/25 20:18:00) From UberThend in (null) The Watcher's Pub: Cate-I have been in meetings all morning with DRC
(06/25 20:18:13) From UberThend in (null) The Watcher's Pub: Cate -We have decided that Engberg will not be returning and will be replaced
(06/25 20:18:00) Cate Alexander: Though I realize there has been some confusion regarding my role on the DRC, there is no confusion any longer.
(06/25 20:18:00) KL/\RREN: but why?
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(06/25 20:18:09) Cate Alexander: I have been elected to fill Michael's position.
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(06/25 20:18:14) TomahnaGuy: Wow
(06/25 20:18:17) Julian Lapis: Oh!
(06/25 20:18:19) Alhon: will you be doing the structural engineering?
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(06/25 20:18:47) Cate Alexander: I will not. I will, however, have a stronger voice and a vote on critical decisions.
(06/25 20:18:52) The Guild Of Cones: i hope micheal is ok
(06/25 20:19:05) Julian Lapis: Its gonna be a difficult job... you think you can hack it?
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(06/25 20:19:15) Cate Alexander: We all, of course, hope Michael is okay but it is time to move on. Decisions need to be made.
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(06/25 20:19:47) TomahnaGuy: Yes. We cant have dawdling while waiting even though we wish for his speedy return
(06/25 20:19:53) Alhon: In light of recent events, will you be releasing the report?
(06/25 20:19:55) Cate Alexander: IT was also time to make my position more clear. For everyone.
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(06/25 20:20:06) Whilyam: And you are now? What?
(06/25 20:20:08) TomahnaGuy: Oh?
(06/25 20:20:13) Julian Lapis: Cate, does this mean the DRC is no longer actively looking for Michael?
(06/25 20:20:18) Cate Alexander: Dr. Kodama talked about the report yesterday I believe.
(06/25 20:20:25) TomahnaGuy: He did
(06/25 20:20:36) Cate Alexander: We have not been looking for Michael for a while.
(06/25 20:20:47) Whilyam: So just how will structures be restored, Cate?
(06/25 20:20:48) KL/\RREN: Is mike on sureface?
(06/25 20:20:51) Cate Alexander: It's a big world. He will find us when he is ready.
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(06/25 20:21:13) Poseidon: so what is you new position cate?
(06/25 20:21:34) 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 20:21:39) Pryftan: Ms. Alexander, how would you characterize the changes you want to bring to the DRC now that you have more pull?
(06/25 20:21:51) Cate Alexander: I am equal to the other members as far as vote power.
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(06/25 20:22:24) Whilyam: Cate, who will oversee the "restoration" phase?
(06/25 20:22:39) TomahnaGuy: Who will be doing your Job now Miss Alexander?
(06/25 20:22:43) Cate Alexander: I will also continue to try and find funding for the effort.
(06/25 20:22:47) Poseidon: do you have a replacement for micheal?
(06/25 20:22:52) TomahnaGuy: Multiple jobs?
(06/25 20:22:57) Cate Alexander: Yes.
(06/25 20:23:01) TomahnaGuy: poseidon: it is Cate
(06/25 20:23:25) UberThend: Cate, related to that, how are we, as explorers, part of the funding effort? Where do we fit in?
(06/25 20:23:51) [ Mister Cloak ] wants to ask a question...
(06/25 20:24:06) Pryftan: Seconded.. how can we help?
(06/25 20:24:10) TomahnaGuy: Miss Alexander what is the funding situation like at present?
(06/25 20:24:15) Cate Alexander: I do want to say that it was not a unanimous vote.
(06/25 20:24:30) Cate Alexander: I'm sure that will come out eventually. There are no hard feelings however.
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(06/25 20:24:44) AKA: who voted against it Ms Alexander?
(06/25 20:24:55) Cate Alexander: Marie was not sure that I should be appointed to the Council.
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(06/25 20:25:06) 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 20:25:09) Cate Alexander: We have spoken and I understand her reasoning.
(06/25 20:25:28) TomahnaGuy: Miss Alexander, how is the fundin situation at prsent?
(06/25 20:25:32) Pryftan: What were here concerns, exactly?
(06/25 20:25:48) Cate Alexander: The funding situation could be better. Much better.
(06/25 20:25:54) TomahnaGuy: :?
(06/25 20:25:58) Cate Alexander: Marie can tell you her exact concerns.
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(06/25 20:27:12) Cate Alexander: ResEngs will be filling in the gaps for strcutural analysis.
(06/25 20:27:33) Cate Alexander: There are quite a few who worked with Engberg before he left.
(06/25 20:27:38) Erik: Okay, thanks for answering.
(06/25 20:27:51) Pryftan: Do you have any particularly pressing goals as a member of the council?
(06/25 20:28:14) Cate Alexander: My goal is to make this work.
(06/25 20:28:21) Cate Alexander: Whatever it takes.
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(06/25 20:28:35) Whilyam: Cate what sort of credentials do you bring to the DRC? Did you study anything relevant to the restoration?
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(06/25 20:29:13) 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 20:29:26) Pryftan: What sort of obstacles are in your way of making this work? Purely funding concerns?
[...]
(06/25 20:29:43) Cate Alexander: I suppose everything starts with funding.
(06/25 20:29:53) Cate Alexander: We need man power.
(06/25 20:29:59) Cate Alexander: We need time.
(06/25 20:30:17) Cate Alexander: And we have creatures running around that we know very little about.
(06/25 20:30:21) [ Mister Cloak ]: Cate, have you come up with alternate means of providing income for the restoration?
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(06/25 20:30:46) Cate Alexander: We have discussed advertisements in the cavern.
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(06/25 20:31:36) Cate Alexander: It is still under discussion.
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(06/25 20:31:46) Cate Alexander: I will tell you bluntly, I'm all for it.
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(06/25 20:32:21) Cate Alexander: As I said, whatever it takes. If the option is to end the restoration, I would rather have advertisting.
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(06/25 20:32:49) Cate Alexander: I understand the negative consequences.
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(06/25 20:34:10) Cate Alexander: There is still a lot of discussion that has to happen.
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(06/25 20:35:01) Cate Alexander: I will keep you posted.
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(06/25 20:36:04) Cate Alexander: If no advertising shows up there may not be a cavern for you to stay in.
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(06/25 20:36:31) Cate Alexander: These are not easy discussions.
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(06/25 20:36:40) TomahnaGuy: are things with funding that bad?
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(06/25 20:36:44) Julian Lapis: IS the financing situation truly that dire?
(06/25 20:36:45) Tai'lahr: So, it's really already a done deal; we just need to get used to the idea, huh?
(06/25 20:36:46) Cate Alexander: We may be.
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(06/25 20:37:40) Cate Alexander: I am only bringing up some of our discussions - nothing has been decided.
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(06/25 20:37:49) Cate Alexander: Please understand that.
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(06/25 20:38:32) UberThend: Cate, would more people coming to the Cavern help revenue? If so, how exactly?
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(06/25 20:39:03) Cate Alexander: The more explorers the better. Of course.
(06/25 20:39:17) Cate Alexander: We are not close to closing the cavern.
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(06/25 20:39:25) Cate Alexander: We are looking ahead.
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(06/25 20:39:36) Cate Alexander: We are trying to plan wisely.
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(06/25 20:39:53) TomahnaGuy: this will need to be considered carefully
(06/25 20:40:01) Cate Alexander: Agreed.
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(06/25 20:41:07) Cate Alexander: Hopefully these discussions can continue between us and you. Hopefully we can all come to a decision that we all agree on.
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(06/25 20:41:25) Cate Alexander: We will continue to talk.
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(06/25 20:41:37) Cate Alexander: And keep the communication open.
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(06/25 20:42:41) 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.
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(06/25 20:43:21) Cate Alexander: Thank you for all your opinions.
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(06/25 20:44:42) Whilyam: So, Blake. You're still here.
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(06/25 20:44:51) Whilyam: What's your opinion on all this?
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(06/25 20:45:10) ireenquench: Yes, Blake, can you comment on all this? That'd be interesting.
(06/25 20:45:17) TomahnaGuy: Blake do you have anything to tell us today? :)
(06/25 20:45:28) Blake: This is Cate's job now.
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(06/25 20:45:41) Blake: I'm just here to observe.
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(06/25 20:53:01) To Blake: Just asked if you were more in the background, cate doing communications... on the funding thing.
(06/25 20:53:58) From Blake in Blake's Relto: Cate's running the show, I have moved onto other new products to invest/develop
(06/25 20:54:40) From Blake in Blake's Relto: My heart will always be in D'ni, but I need to move on
(06/25 20:54:49) To Blake: Oh okay. So you are a visitor here. Can I talk about that ?
(06/25 20:55:15) From Blake in Blake's Relto: Talk about in what way?
(06/25 20:55:45) To Blake: Like tell other explorers that you personally arent involved with funding anymore.
(06/25 20:55:57) From Blake in Blake's Relto: Absolutely.
(06/25 20:56:50) To Blake: Okay thank you. Its good to hear you are still here. As one of us. Sad you had to move on though.
(06/25 20:58:21) From Blake in Blake's Relto: Thanks. Take care.
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[spoiler=condensed-log-yet-with-explorer-reactions-very-long] Quote:
(06/25 20:18:00) From UberThend in (null) The Watcher's Pub: Cate-I have been in meetings all morning with DRC
(06/25 20:18:13) From UberThend in (null) The Watcher's Pub: Cate -We have decided that Engberg will not be returning and will be replaced
(06/25 20:18:00) Cate Alexander: Though I realize there has been some confusion regarding my role on the DRC, there is no confusion any longer.
(06/25 20:18:00) KL/\RREN: but why?
[...]
(06/25 20:18:09) Cate Alexander: I have been elected to fill Michael's position.
[...]
(06/25 20:18:14) TomahnaGuy: Wow
(06/25 20:18:17) Julian Lapis: Oh!
(06/25 20:18:19) Alhon: will you be doing the structural engineering?
[...]
(06/25 20:18:47) Cate Alexander: I will not. I will, however, have a stronger voice and a vote on critical decisions.
(06/25 20:18:52) The Guild Of Cones: i hope micheal is ok
(06/25 20:19:05) Julian Lapis: Its gonna be a difficult job... you think you can hack it?
[...]
(06/25 20:19:15) Cate Alexander: We all, of course, hope Michael is okay but it is time to move on. Decisions need to be made.
[...]
(06/25 20:19:47) TomahnaGuy: Yes. We cant have dawdling while waiting even though we wish for his speedy return
(06/25 20:19:53) Alhon: In light of recent events, will you be releasing the report?
(06/25 20:19:55) Cate Alexander: IT was also time to make my position more clear. For everyone.
[...]
(06/25 20:20:06) Whilyam: And you are now? What?
(06/25 20:20:08) TomahnaGuy: Oh?
(06/25 20:20:13) Julian Lapis: Cate, does this mean the DRC is no longer actively looking for Michael?
(06/25 20:20:18) Cate Alexander: Dr. Kodama talked about the report yesterday I believe.
(06/25 20:20:25) TomahnaGuy: He did
(06/25 20:20:36) Cate Alexander: We have not been looking for Michael for a while.
(06/25 20:20:47) Whilyam: So just how will structures be restored, Cate?
(06/25 20:20:48) KL/\RREN: Is mike on sureface?
(06/25 20:20:51) Cate Alexander: It's a big world. He will find us when he is ready.
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(06/25 20:21:13) Poseidon: so what is you new position cate?
(06/25 20:21:34) 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 20:21:39) Pryftan: Ms. Alexander, how would you characterize the changes you want to bring to the DRC now that you have more pull?
(06/25 20:21:51) Cate Alexander: I am equal to the other members as far as vote power.
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(06/25 20:22:24) Whilyam: Cate, who will oversee the "restoration" phase?
(06/25 20:22:39) TomahnaGuy: Who will be doing your Job now Miss Alexander?
(06/25 20:22:43) Cate Alexander: I will also continue to try and find funding for the effort.
(06/25 20:22:47) Poseidon: do you have a replacement for micheal?
(06/25 20:22:52) TomahnaGuy: Multiple jobs?
(06/25 20:22:57) Cate Alexander: Yes.
(06/25 20:23:01) TomahnaGuy: poseidon: it is Cate
(06/25 20:23:25) UberThend: Cate, related to that, how are we, as explorers, part of the funding effort? Where do we fit in?
(06/25 20:23:51) [ Mister Cloak ] wants to ask a question...
(06/25 20:24:06) Pryftan: Seconded.. how can we help?
(06/25 20:24:10) TomahnaGuy: Miss Alexander what is the funding situation like at present?
(06/25 20:24:15) Cate Alexander: I do want to say that it was not a unanimous vote.
(06/25 20:24:30) Cate Alexander: I'm sure that will come out eventually. There are no hard feelings however.
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(06/25 20:24:44) AKA: who voted against it Ms Alexander?
(06/25 20:24:55) Cate Alexander: Marie was not sure that I should be appointed to the Council.
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(06/25 20:25:06) 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 20:25:09) Cate Alexander: We have spoken and I understand her reasoning.
(06/25 20:25:28) TomahnaGuy: Miss Alexander, how is the fundin situation at prsent?
(06/25 20:25:32) Pryftan: What were here concerns, exactly?
(06/25 20:25:48) Cate Alexander: The funding situation could be better. Much better.
(06/25 20:25:54) TomahnaGuy: :?
(06/25 20:25:58) Cate Alexander: Marie can tell you her exact concerns.
[...]
(06/25 20:27:12) Cate Alexander: ResEngs will be filling in the gaps for strcutural analysis.
(06/25 20:27:33) Cate Alexander: There are quite a few who worked with Engberg before he left.
(06/25 20:27:38) Erik: Okay, thanks for answering.
(06/25 20:27:51) Pryftan: Do you have any particularly pressing goals as a member of the council?
(06/25 20:28:14) Cate Alexander: My goal is to make this work.
(06/25 20:28:21) Cate Alexander: Whatever it takes.
[...]
(06/25 20:28:35) Whilyam: Cate what sort of credentials do you bring to the DRC? Did you study anything relevant to the restoration?
[...]
(06/25 20:29:13) 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 20:29:26) Pryftan: What sort of obstacles are in your way of making this work? Purely funding concerns?
[...]
(06/25 20:29:43) Cate Alexander: I suppose everything starts with funding.
(06/25 20:29:53) Cate Alexander: We need man power.
(06/25 20:29:59) Cate Alexander: We need time.
(06/25 20:30:17) Cate Alexander: And we have creatures running around that we know very little about.
(06/25 20:30:21) [ Mister Cloak ]: Cate, have you come up with alternate means of providing income for the restoration?
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(06/25 20:30:46) Cate Alexander: We have discussed advertisements in the cavern.
(06/25 20:30:55) Tai'lahr: Oh, no.
(06/25 20:31:01) Whilyam shakes his head
(06/25 20:31:01) Nadnerb is opposed to that
(06/25 20:31:03) Julian Lapis: Advertising?!?
(06/25 20:31:05) Yellowdog: Like Nascar?
(06/25 20:31:10) Erik: What? In an archeological place like this?
(06/25 20:31:10) TomahnaGuy: The Cavern would be a different place if there was more funding. Still many of us back your decisions! :)
(06/25 20:31:12) The Guild Of Cones: d'ni Coke
(06/25 20:31:14) Loolee70 starts to laugh
(06/25 20:31:17) Diafero: IMHO a bad idea...
(06/25 20:31:18) Alhon: that depends how it'd done.
(06/25 20:31:22) Poseidon: D'nitoes
(06/25 20:31:23) Nine-O-Nine: and..... can you tell us of the status on that?
(06/25 20:31:31) Astro thinks not
(06/25 20:31:36) Cate Alexander: It is still under discussion.
(06/25 20:31:46) Cate Alexander: I will tell you bluntly, I'm all for it.
(06/25 20:31:49) [ Mister Cloak ]: D'nominoes
(06/25 20:31:51) Tai'lahr feels faint.
(06/25 20:31:54) Kimmie cringes
(06/25 20:32:02) Whilyam is a bit upset...
(06/25 20:32:02) TomahnaGuy: all for what?
(06/25 20:32:05) Alhon: it need to be pretty non-obtrusive, though.
(06/25 20:32:08) Ewilan: no advertisment please
(06/25 20:32:09) Tela cringes
(06/25 20:32:11) Diafero: :(
(06/25 20:32:12) Erik: Do you think the Bahro will like it, if we treat the Cavern like some sort of theme park.
(06/25 20:32:14) [ Mister Cloak ]: it's a good idea for funding, no doubt
(06/25 20:32:15) ireenquench: We already have advertisement. Shirts. More shirts?
(06/25 20:32:15) Julian Lapis: Hmmm. If it isn't done right, it could be a very negative thing...
(06/25 20:32:21) Cate Alexander: As I said, whatever it takes. If the option is to end the restoration, I would rather have advertisting.
(06/25 20:32:22) Tai'lahr: Good point, Erik.
(06/25 20:32:23) AKA: but wouldn't that ruin the feel of D'ni?
(06/25 20:32:29) lightkeeper: The only audiance for IC advertising are the explorers, we are against it.
(06/25 20:32:33) awalan: if it will decrease the lag---------let it roll
(06/25 20:32:39) Ewilan: would tottaly spoill the cavern
(06/25 20:32:41) [ Mister Cloak ]: that is a good point Cate
(06/25 20:32:43) TomahnaGuy: As more explorers are coming every day, its be greatif we had more funding I suppose.
(06/25 20:32:43) leeloo: waht sort of advertisement would that be?
(06/25 20:32:49) Cate Alexander: I understand the negative consequences.
(06/25 20:32:53) Tai'lahr: Good point, awalan.
(06/25 20:32:53) Pryftan: Where exactly would the advertising be displayed?
(06/25 20:32:55) Astro: Maybe if we could buy merchandise...
(06/25 20:32:56) 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 20:32:56) D'ean: i would be for it Cate, if its just temporary tell the DRC can get more funding
(06/25 20:33:00) Mohawk: We'll get used to it
(06/25 20:33:01) TomahnaGuy: it is an interesting concept
(06/25 20:33:09) Whilyam: I would love to be able to get some shirts or something.
(06/25 20:33:09) Altydwarber: Cate Alexander what if thre would be advertising europe and australia to get funding
(06/25 20:33:23) TomahnaGuy: it would modernise the cavern
(06/25 20:33:30) Pryftan: I wouldn't mind new constructions here, but putting banners on ancient D'ni construction seems a little risky
(06/25 20:33:32) 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 20:33:37) Alhon: i'd be ok if it's in the cavern, but NOT in the ages.
(06/25 20:33:40) lightkeeper: spend advertising to attract more explorers
(06/25 20:33:43) The Guild Of Cones: i wouldn't mind shirt, but I wouldn't want giant billboards
(06/25 20:33:51) Tai'lahr: Oh, yes, by all means, let's "modernize" the cavern! :(
(06/25 20:33:51) TomahnaGuy: agreed Alhon
(06/25 20:33:55) Mar'ith: how about just a shopping / advertising age only?
(06/25 20:34:00) D'ean: i aggree lightkeeper
(06/25 20:34:08) Justin: Ms. Alexander, is there any news on Mr. Engburg?
(06/25 20:34:10) Cate Alexander: There is still a lot of discussion that has to happen.
(06/25 20:34:14) TomahnaGuy: in the main ciy would be good I think
(06/25 20:34:17) Erik: Ms. Alexander, there are still D'ni living. We can't just place posters and avertisements on their homes, can we?
(06/25 20:34:19) TomahnaGuy: city
(06/25 20:34:25) lightkeeper: Thx D"ean
(06/25 20:34:32) KalTan: and the next thing is a casino in the palace ...
(06/25 20:34:36) TomahnaGuy: Erik sometimes the majority outweigh the minority
(06/25 20:34:40) UberThend: Cate, how does the explorers' presence here contribute to the funding, how do we fit in?
(06/25 20:34:44) Pryftan: I understand it will be up to you and the Council, but please keep us posted, Ms Alexander.
(06/25 20:34:45) leeloo: what about hood imagers? good place for advertising
(06/25 20:34:49) TomahnaGuy: and if more people like signs and if it provides funding im all for it
(06/25 20:34:53) UberThend: Pre-advertising
(06/25 20:34:54) ireenquench: Maybe Jalak couldd be used for that. Like an amusement park fair thing.
(06/25 20:35:01) Cate Alexander: I will keep you posted.
(06/25 20:35:09) Pryftan: Thank you.
(06/25 20:35:10) Diafero: but now it seems the majority is against ads, TomahnaGuy
(06/25 20:35:12) TomahnaGuy: yes, plkeae tell us more on jalak Cate :)
(06/25 20:35:13) Whilyam: Would it be possible to get some photos from Jalak, Cate?
(06/25 20:35:14) ABguy: What about mining and oil companies has the DRC considered assessing ages for there mineral value for funding?
(06/25 20:35:14) [ Mister Cloak ]: is Jalak like an arena?
(06/25 20:35:19) Ewilan: if some advertising shows up, i probably won't stay in the cavern
(06/25 20:35:20) Tai'lahr imagines advertizing posters hanging in the Hall of Kings.
(06/25 20:35:30) Justin: Is Jalak a new age or something?
(06/25 20:35:30) Saint Kip: tell us something good please
(06/25 20:35:37) TomahnaGuy: Ewilan that would be unfortunate.
(06/25 20:35:39) TomahnaGuy: and sad
(06/25 20:35:47) 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 20:35:48) Alhon: is there a way to market surface area like the cleft? that could be a source of revenue.
(06/25 20:35:53) Nadnerb: good is subjective.
(06/25 20:35:57) Pryftan: Justin, Jalak is a D'ni gaming age due to be released around the time of Ahnonay
(06/25 20:36:04) TomahnaGuy: perhapse just certain places for advertising
(06/25 20:36:04) Cate Alexander: If no advertising shows up there may not be a cavern for you to stay in.
(06/25 20:36:09) Justin: Ah
(06/25 20:36:10) Justin: Wow
(06/25 20:36:15) Mohawk: hmmmmm...
(06/25 20:36:16) TomahnaGuy: my goodness
(06/25 20:36:17) Ewilan: i like the idea of gaming
(06/25 20:36:23) Alhon: i'll take the ads if it means a cavern.
(06/25 20:36:31) Cate Alexander: These are not easy discussions.
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(06/25 20:36:40) TomahnaGuy: are things with funding that bad?
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(06/25 20:36:44) Julian Lapis: IS the financing situation truly that dire?
(06/25 20:36:45) Tai'lahr: So, it's really already a done deal; we just need to get used to the idea, huh?
(06/25 20:36:46) Cate Alexander: We may be.
(06/25 20:36:49) leeloo: i'd rather have some advertising than no cavern at all
(06/25 20:36:52) TomahnaGuy: i see.
(06/25 20:36:57) 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 20:36:58) d'ni everything: I like the idea of advertising - I work in the business
(06/25 20:37:03) Saint Kip: talk about killing moral
(06/25 20:37:08) TomahnaGuy: i personally support it. But like you say intense discussions must follow this.
(06/25 20:37:09) KalTan: if advertising is at least necessary for exploring than i'm for it.
(06/25 20:37:13) Tai'lahr: Can we try to do this tastefully, at least?
(06/25 20:37:19) 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 20:37:21) lightkeeper: Like pay TV I expect no advetising
(06/25 20:37:30) d'ni everything: advertising isnt all bad
(06/25 20:37:34) KL/\RREN: ADS means the ending is written.. for shure
(06/25 20:37:39) Illuvatar: Raise our monthly fees by 50% I'd gladly pay
(06/25 20:37:40) Cate Alexander: I am only bringing up some of our discussions - nothing has been decided.
(06/25 20:37:42) Alhon: we'll live.
(06/25 20:37:48) Suz: What about running ads during update loading.
(06/25 20:37:49) Ewilan: quitte right lightkeeper
(06/25 20:37:49) Cate Alexander: Please understand that.
(06/25 20:37:55) Diafero: but this is dni, not a supermarket... do we have ads in a museum?!?
(06/25 20:37:59) Mohawk: thank you for keeping us involved!
(06/25 20:38:00) Pryftan: Agreed Illuvatar
(06/25 20:38:07) KalTan: you're doing a great job mrs. Alexander ....
(06/25 20:38:13) Justin: tHe Ending has not yet been writen!
(06/25 20:38:19) 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 20:38:22) Justin: no ads!!
(06/25 20:38:23) d'ni everything: no it can be done tastefully and with humor
(06/25 20:38:24) [ Mister Cloak ]: actually yes, we do have ads in museums
(06/25 20:38:24) Whilyam: Blake, what do you think of all this?
(06/25 20:38:29) Alhon: if you could give us a percentage, how close are we to closing the cavern?
(06/25 20:38:32) UberThend: Cate, would more people coming to the Cavern help revenue? If so, how exactly?
(06/25 20:38:42) Tai'lahr thinks Ms. Alexander is very brave to bring this topic to the explorers for discussion.
(06/25 20:38:48) leeloo: yes we ahve ads in museum diafero
(06/25 20:38:48) Justin: no Ads!!!
(06/25 20:38:56) KL/\RREN: if there are ads , i will play second life
(06/25 20:39:03) Cate Alexander: The more explorers the better. Of course.
(06/25 20:39:15) leeloo: we even have shops with things to buy some are tasty and some are horrible
(06/25 20:39:17) Cate Alexander: We are not close to closing the cavern.
(06/25 20:39:17) Justin: same here, if there were add, i would leave uru
(06/25 20:39:17) mayy: No aqds
(06/25 20:39:17) Diafero: you have? i never saw ads in the museums i visited
(06/25 20:39:21) URU_Plum: a quick way to kill uru=ads
(06/25 20:39:21) d'ni everything: what s wrong with Mister /Cloaks card game
(06/25 20:39:25) Cate Alexander: We are looking ahead.
(06/25 20:39:33) Justin: No Money! now Shops! No Add!!!!
(06/25 20:39:33) Saint Kip: is there anything to look forward to today?
(06/25 20:39:36) Cate Alexander: We are trying to plan wisely.
(06/25 20:39:37) d'ni everything: or Minkata Mudd Coffee?
(06/25 20:39:53) TomahnaGuy: this will need to eb considered carefully
(06/25 20:40:01) Cate Alexander: Agreed.
(06/25 20:40:01) Yellowdog: Pay Toilets...lol
(06/25 20:40:05) 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 20:40:05) Illuvatar: Will you take donations from the willing?
(06/25 20:40:10) Tai'lahr: Market D'ni products to the explorers. They will buy lots!
(06/25 20:40:18) 'Veralun: Cate: those explorers are there, we just need to reach them
(06/25 20:40:20) KL/\RREN: do adds on login , but ingame it is the end of the game...
(06/25 20:40:29) 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 20:40:45) UberThend: Klarren, without them may be 'end of game', as she is saying
(06/25 20:40:46) TomahnaGuy: who else supports advertising> for the future of the ccavern?
(06/25 20:40:56) KL/\RREN: Ok, lets end today
(06/25 20:40:56) Tela: well, then do not let advertisements spoil the cavern
(06/25 20:41:01) Mar'ith: Cate: would the ads be in all ages or just a few like the city?
(06/25 20:41:04) Illuvatar: I support anything that keeps uru alive
(06/25 20:41:07) Cate Alexander: Hopefully these discussions can continue between us and you. Hopefully we can all come to a decision that we all agree on.
(06/25 20:41:11) Justin: ads would kill uru!!
(06/25 20:41:14) Poseidon: i will take adds if they are un-intrusive
(06/25 20:41:16) d'ni everything: Ive been in Pr and ad work for years - your not tapping this place well enough
(06/25 20:41:16) Diafero: do you think ads would keep it alive?
(06/25 20:41:19) UberThend: Bahro plushies, Hoodie action figures, t-shirts, posters, ANYthing
(06/25 20:41:21) D'ean: i support it, at least till thers enough support from explorers
(06/25 20:41:25) Cate Alexander: We will continue to talk.
(06/25 20:41:27) 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 20:41:30) TomahnaGuy: agreed
(06/25 20:41:32) Whilyam: I wouldn't like to see ads. Even if it meant shutting down the cavern.
(06/25 20:41:37) Cate Alexander: And keep the communication open.
(06/25 20:41:45) Tai'lahr: Will there be a discussion about this on the DRC forums? And, will the DRC participate in those discussions?
(06/25 20:41:47) Tela: I agree, whilyam
(06/25 20:41:48) Diafero: it would keep it up, but not alive
(06/25 20:41:49) Whilyam: This is an archaeological site first, Cate.
(06/25 20:41:50) [ Mister Cloak ]: Cate, if funding is a concern, could you set up a donation page on The DRC website?
(06/25 20:41:52) TomahnaGuy: we always like talking to you guys :)
(06/25 20:41:52) AKA: no it wouldn't Justin...if it is tastfully done
(06/25 20:41:54) Altydwarber: oh yes we sure will
(06/25 20:42:01) Songe: i'd buy a T-shirt, mouse mat etc
(06/25 20:42:02) Illuvatar: Yes. set up a donation page
(06/25 20:42:04) Yellowdog: Cate: Surely you dident come to tell us that! What else (Good News) do you have for us today?
(06/25 20:42:07) leeloo: i would certainly buy a d'ni mug or a yeesha tee shirt or ......
(06/25 20:42:07) Justin: True... but sitll
(06/25 20:42:14) KL/\RREN: adds in the caves? you will lost 50% players... belive me
(06/25 20:42:17) Whilyam: I would love to buy some form of D'ni merchandise
(06/25 20:42:18) Mohawk: this purpose the DRC site would be a good place to communicate
(06/25 20:42:21) Sti 'in: what are you talkin about?
(06/25 20:42:22) Whilyam: But no ads.
(06/25 20:42:24) sil_oh_wet: i am open to advertising under the right circumstances.
(06/25 20:42:25) UberThend: Cate, may here would buy erchandise, I'm fairly sure of it
(06/25 20:42:36) ireenquench: Cate, if you dont mind the question...whats Marie currently doing?
(06/25 20:42:38) d'ni everything: I think abit of cooperative discussion is very helpful
(06/25 20:42:41) 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 20:42:43) 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 20:42:52) Tai'lahr: You can be absolutedly certain of it, UberThend
(06/25 20:42:52) Saint Kip: is there any idea of the companies that would sponser uru?
(06/25 20:42:53) UberThend: Thank you Cate
(06/25 20:42:55) AKA: so as it stands now, Cate, who is the leader of the DRC?
(06/25 20:42:58) Cate Alexander: And remember, no decision has been made.
(06/25 20:42:59) Justin: how bout Ads on URU live.com, and DRCsit, that way they don't ruin uru!
(06/25 20:43:03) Erik: Thank you for letting us know.
(06/25 20:43:05) Cate Alexander: It is only discussion.
(06/25 20:43:06) Solita: Thank You Cate!
(06/25 20:43:15) Pryftan: Thanks for sharing an unpopular idea with us.. takes some guts!
(06/25 20:43:15) Diafero: Thanks for telling us, Cate :)
(06/25 20:43:15) Illuvatar: thank you!
(06/25 20:43:17) Altydwarber: thank you for coming by Cate
(06/25 20:43:19) Whilyam: Goodbye, Cate.
(06/25 20:43:21) Justin: thank you cate
(06/25 20:43:21) Cate Alexander: Thank you for all your opinions.
(06/25 20:43:25) Justin: bye
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(06/25 20:44:42) Whilyam: So, Blake. You're still here.
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(06/25 20:44:51) Whilyam: What's your opinion on all this?
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(06/25 20:45:10) ireenquench: Yes, Blake, can you comment on all this? That'd be interesting.
(06/25 20:45:17) TomahnaGuy: Blake do you have anyhing to tell us today? :)
(06/25 20:45:28) Blake: This is Cate's job now.
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(06/25 20:45:41) Blake: I'm just here to observe.
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(06/25 20:53:01) To Blake: Just asked if you were more in the background, cate doing communications... on the funding thing.
(06/25 20:53:58) From Blake in Blake's Relto: Cate's running the show, I have moved onto other new products to invest/develop
(06/25 20:54:40) From Blake in Blake's Relto: My heart will always be in D'ni, but I need to move on
(06/25 20:54:49) To Blake: Oh okay. So you are a visitor here. Can I talk about that ?
(06/25 20:55:15) From Blake in Blake's Relto: Talk about in what way?
(06/25 20:55:45) To Blake: Like tell other explorers that you personally arent involved with funding anymore.
(06/25 20:55:57) From Blake in Blake's Relto: Absolutely.
(06/25 20:56:50) To Blake: Okay thank you. Its good to hear you are still here. As one of us. Sad you had to move on though.
(06/25 20:58:21) From Blake in Blake's Relto: Thanks. Take care.
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