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– Words stacked while you wait
– Just another old-school ghoul
– The gain in Spain
THE INSIDER
News and gossip from the Guru
Before we get into the maze of today's message, I'd like to say a word
about the near-epic length of last week's introduction. In retrospect,
it might have run a little long. But I have a perfectly good explanation.
As embarrassing as it is to admit, I was under the impression that I
was getting paid by the word! It seemed like such a textbook win-win
situation: You guys get tons o' content; I get new brakes for my
trusty/rusty Civic. Oh well. From now on, less is more . . .
more or less.
Meanwhile here at Tripod's high-rise retreat, the mood has taken a turn
for the spooky. And no, it has nothing to do with the presidential election.
(Still, I'd appreciate advice on how to get rid of nightmares featuring
zombies in blue suits arguing about taxes.) The uptick in the creepy
quotient was due to Halloween -- a fave holiday on the 7th floor. Granted,
"normal" is never the operative word around here, but the sudden influx
of bats, spiders, and ghosts, managed to transport us to a new level of
unreality. Before you could say boo, Todd (Tripod friend & production
engineer extraordinaire) fired up the ol' site builder to capture the
spirit with otherwordly photos and captions. A shameless plug, but true!
Clearly, the other big event here in happenin' Waltham was the merger of
Lycos with Spanish Internet leader, Terra. The upside, other than the free
tapas bar (just kidding, but these ideas have to start somewhere!) is that
the site-building powers of Tripod will now have an even greater global
reach. The merger also provided an opportunity for self-reflection for yours
truly. You see, I was always the guy in high school Spanish class who
complained loudly and often that he'd "never use this stuff in real life."
Now I work for a Spanish company and my command of the language is limited
to "the pencil of my Aunt is on the table." Help.
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MEMBERSHIP QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Get the inside dirt on some of the questions most frequently fielded
by our dedicated membership department!
Q: How can I get a feedback form on my page?
A: Tripod members can use a CGI form handler to receive e-mail from
visitors. Using the form handler in the Script Library, you can set the
address to which the form results are sent, insuring that the results
will reach you regardless of the browser a viewer is using. To use the
Script Library, log in with your member name and password, and go to the
Site Add-Ons page. Under CGI, click on "Form Handler," and follow the
given instructions.
You can ensure that the form info will go to your address by using the
following line of code:
<INPUT TYPE="hidden" NAME="email_to" VALUE="me@my.address">
Replace "me@my.address" with your e-mail address.
DEALS FOR MEMBERS
We've scoured the Net for deals you just can't pass up!
The Tripod Browser puts the best of the Web at your fingertips! Take
advantage of this unprecedented opportunity to control your On-line
environment. Now you can customize your web directory with NeoPlanet
channels, create and share communities with Tripod NetClubs, and
express your own sense of "Internet Fashion" with Tripod skins.
SUPER MEMBER SITES OF THE WEEK
Check out all of this week's Super Member sites!
http://www.tripod.lycos.com/member_spotlight/
Lorenzo Woodard's passion for designing home audio speakers comes through
loud and clear on his Woodard Audio Web site.
From Web page design to insect bite relief, the Tipking offers timeless
advice for an easier and safer future.
Flybug's site documents the restoration of his beloved VW Bug, complete
with "air-cooled photo gallery" and "Captains Log."
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to e-mail me.
Stephen Beaupre
Insider Guru
beaupre@tripod.com
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