[lgbtwebproject] Re: Welcome to the new list!
- From: Venetia <venetiapenna@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: lgbtwebproject@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:38:41 +0100
Hello,
Here are a few more ideas for domain names that are available. I tried to
find positive sounding ones. Hope they are not a bit too obscure!
www.tomorrowsfamilies.com
www.kinoftomorrow.com
www.genuinefamilies.com
www.perfectkin.com
www.modernnorm.com
www.incrediblekin.com
www.refreshingfamilies.com
www.newconventional.com
www.regularkids.com
Venetia
On 11/04/2008, Michael Blumental <mickey@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Hi,
>
>
>
> I agree regarding the names. It'll be nearly impossible to find a good
> short name. The length isn't important as much as having a catchy name with
> easy to spell words.
>
>
>
> I think the mailing list is the best way to discuss this, as people get
> the messages right in their mailbox rather than having to visit an external
> website and login to a forum, though I'm open for suggestions.
>
>
>
> As to moderating forums, I'm being extremely paranoid. I want to have
> exactly ZERO chance for any offensive message to be on the forums for more
> than a fraction of a second. Even with 24/7 moderation that would be a
> tricky task. That's why I think moderator approval for every post is a must
> if we go for something like that.
>
>
>
> --MB
>
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 11, 2008, *origamiairplane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx* wrote:
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> Long names are acceptable if they're well known phrases -- both stick in
> the memory. Unfortunately as I say there aren't many .coms left available,
> with people blanket buying a lot of random combinations of one or two words.
>
> On 11/04/2008, elite avni <pil@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> all these names are so long...lets find or creat aforum for this
> for now
> so we can chat
> easier
>
> אלית מאיירת
> http://www.elite-illustrator.com
> בקרו בבלוג המאוייר שלי
> http://www.elite-illustrator.com/blog/
>
>
>
> On Apr 11, 2008, at 1:56 AM, Mark Bendon wrote:
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> Oops, er, www.athousandcolors.com was meant to be the American spelling,
> and it is still available. I spelt it the UK way in the previous email. Not
> that great a URL, granted. :)
>
> On 10/04/2008, Mark Bendon <origamiairplane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
>
> Nice to see things moving along. :)
>
> I personally think that the community is absolutely key to something like
> this, and vetting every post feels like something which could stifle its
> formation. Certainly mods should keep a watchful eye for homophobes etc.,
> but so long as the site is clearly provided to support all types of families
> rather than promote homosexuality (not that I subscribe to the ridiculous
> notions people have about these things, but the world has more than its fair
> share of idiots who will point the "you're promoting homosexuality!" finger),
> a large section of antagonists should be deterred I think.
>
> I don't know how you guys feel about that, just my own two cents.
>
> A key ethos of the site could be the encouragement of contributions from
> its readership/forums perhaps?
>
> As for name ideas, I find it helpful to just jot anything down, get a long
> old list going, to start the old creative juices flowing.
>
> So, I've verified the following are all still available (unfortunately
> none are one or two words -- there's not many .coms left to go round!):
>
> www.everykindoffamily.com
> www.takingallcomers.com
> www.jointherainbow.com
> www.followourrainbow.com
> www.athousandcolours.com
> www.everycoloureverycreed.com
> www.rainbowchain.com
> www.aplaceforusall.com
> www.nocloseddoors.com
> www.theeveryoneclub.com
> www.justonebigfamily.com
>
>
> On 10/04/2008, Michael Blumental <mickey@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I don't think the website's name should have the word "gay" in it too. It
> should be something that promotes diversity and fun. In fact, it should be
> quite subtle, not preachy.
>
> Can't for the love of God think of any new names. I'll do some research
> tomorrow and list the names of other similar kids' websites/portals. I'll
> also take note of what material they have on their site and what age groups
> they target.
>
> It is possible that some of the games we'll make will appeal to
> adults. Haven't thought of that... Can anyone here make Flash games? My
> ActionScript is rusty, but I might try to brush up on it in the upcoming
> months...
>
>
>
> --MB
>
>
>
> On 10 Apr 2008, at 22:52, elite avni wrote:
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> Hi mIki
> I think the idea of several sections for deferent ages is good
> but also- perhaps each game will have levels- so a 4 year old can brag
> about him solving big boys riddles.
> and since you are a gamer
> i expect the game section to attract ppl from everywhere.
> yes- some homophobes too. perhaps they will learn a thing or 2...
>
> as for the name
>
> Gaymer
> as in
> Gamer ?
>
> and i had another one, but i dont remember the word. something that ends
> with- fairy - and is in the amusement park...
>
> i think it should be a short small name, easy to remember, not too much "
> gay-in-your-face"- so a kid can wear the shirt with the logo, and wont
> be ridiculed as
> " you go to the gay site...na na na na "
>
> like
> CNV
>
> like
> K.G
>
> we loooove K>G
> (kids gay)
>
> or GK
> or
> \you know what i mean
>
>
>
>
>
>
> אלית מאיירת
> http://www.elite-illustrator.com
> בקרו בבלוג המאוייר שלי
> http://www.elite-illustrator.com/blog/
>
>
>
> On Apr 10, 2008, at 10:41 PM, Michael Blumental wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> This e-mail from my friend Elite is in Hebrew and I imagine was meant to
> be sent to me directly. You don't need to understand hebrew to see that
> she's very talented from her attachment! Some interesting ideas which I'll
> roughly translate:
>
> Elite suggests to have forums and blogs (including a podcast). An idea I
> really like was to have competitions (drawing, colouring etc.). Also there
> was an idea to create shirts, stickers etc with logos and images from the
> site.
>
> I think forums are a nice idea, but we need to be very careful with that.
> It might attract homophobes and perverts and needs to be very carefully
> moderated. Perhaps even have a moderator approve every single message before
> it is posted. I think it'll be nice to create a section for parents to get
> feedback from them and keep them up to date with behind the scenes bits and
> sneak previews and perhaps even recruit visitors to volunteer themselves if
> they happen to have a creative talent.
>
> Age-wise: I was initially thinking of very young children, but I think
> we'll create two or three main sections aimed at different ages, offering a
> variety of activities.
>
> Another fun thing to think about is a name. Just throw in any silly name
> that goes through your name, even if it's bad. In fact, especially if it's
> bad. I'll go first with my horrible name, see if you can top it: Gay Jr.
> That name is wrong on so many way:
>
> 1) It's not inclusive. It's not only for kids with gay parents.
> 2) It sounds like it's about gay kids, which it's not.
> 3) It sounds like a child porn website! Yikes.
>
> Anyway!
>
> --MB
>
> On 10 Apr 2008, at 18:18, elite avni wrote:
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> הי מותק
> ראשית
> אנא כתוב לי בקצרה בעברית את הרעיון
> כדי שאוכל לשלוח גם לדורית, אור, קירש ויוענה- שאני בטוחה שישמחו לתרום.
> שנית
> אני מוכנה לצייר לפני דרישה דברים פשוטים
> דפים לצביעה
> חבר את הנקודות, מבוכים ומשחקים וכו
> אשמח לתרום ציורים קיימים שניתן יהיה לקשור אותם לכל נושא שתביאו
> בקשר לתכנים- מי אני שאוכל לחבר תוכן לכזו משימה, אבל אשמל להפיץ ברשימות
> תפוצה ובפורומים מתאימים.
>
> אני חושבת שאתר כזה דורש מערכת פורומים ובלוגים
> אולי שידורי פוד ורדיו קטן
> אולי קצת סלבס
> לא נראה לי שתהיה בעיה לרתום שחקנים וזמרים רבים- לכתוב איזה מכתב עידוד,
> להשיב בפורום וכו
>
> אשמח לעזור בשיפוט תחרויות ציור וצביעה
> ואולי להעניק כמה שיעורי ציור או פוטושופ און ליין בכל שיטה שתבחר.
>
> כמובן שבהמשך ידרש הלוגו לככב על חולצות ומדבקות ודברים ממשיים ולא
> וירטואליים- אז חשוב עליו היטב, ואם אתה זקוק לעזרה- נראה לי שלאור יש נסיון
> כביר בזה.. ( יוזם קווירחנות ותיק וידוע).
>
> המיזם שלך ראוי להערכה
> עלה והצלח
> אוהבת
>
> (ראית את הסאות'פארק הלפני אחרון על קנדה ??)
>
> <Sado3.jpg>
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> אלית מאיירת
> http://www.elite-illustrator.com
> בקרו בבלוג המאוייר שלי
> http://www.elite-illustrator.com/blog/
>
>
>
> On Apr 10, 2008, at 3:58 PM, Michael Blumental wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>
> This is the new list for the new LGBT website project you all showed
> interest in. The purpose of this list is to discuss exactly what we should
> be doing. The basic idea, as I pitched it before, is to have a fun website
> for parents and children where they can access stories, games and activities
> that they can enjoy both off-line and on-line. The twist is that the content
> will feature as a setting a variety of different family types: gay,
> transgender, single, mixed race etc. etc.
>
>
> So let the discussion start! I'll be creating a Wiki soon to keep track of
> the discussions on the mailing list.
>
>
> To write to the list either reply to any message sent by the list or
> compose a message to lgbtwebproject@xxxxxxxxxxxxx .
>
>
> There are ten of us so far (though I know some have a less frequent access
> to e-mail than others), but feel free to recruit for the cause.
>
>
> Anyway!
>
>
> My plan is to have stories and poems that can be viewed on-line (perhaps
> with simple animations or flash interactivity) or printed offline. There
> should be games and activities (connect the dots, spot the differences,
> colouring etc.). Anything else? Does anyone have any questions or thoughts
> on the technical side of putting it all together?
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> --MB
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