New Writer's Group from this Board

[Mickey Finn]

That's what the untouched ticket since Nov 13th has been for.

[Elanel]

This sounds like an awesome idea. I was adding to my never ending story today as well. May well take this opportunity for C&C. I know I could use it! Good idea. Hope it gets off.

[James]

Are you currently only looking for forum software or server space and domain name aswell ?

[Mickey Finn]

The whole kit and kaboodle. I suck at coding, so while I can run it and use GUI configuration tools, I can't host or set up the software.

Or, again, we could just run with Invision.

[James]

The whole kit and kaboodle. I suck at coding, so while I can run it and use GUI configuration tools, I can't host or set up the software.

Or, again, we could just run with Invision.

Well as for the server space and domain name I can ask my mate who runs a hosting company what deal he can do us. Tell me if you want me to ask him.

[Tannu]

You might want to try

http://www.jconserv.net/

"The FFH (Free Forum Hosting) System developed and managed by Jconserv is by far the most powerful free phpbb forum hosting solution. Since its release in early August of 2004, we have succeeded to deliver an excellent free forum hosting experience to our users. With constant mod and template upgrades and dedicated technical support staff, our Free Forum Hosting system is the ideal solution for your free phpbb forum hosting needs."

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It might work for your needs....

[Mickey Finn]

Cool, I'll check that out, thank you!

[Aethon]

Of course, we could also just go ahead with Invision. The lack of response from tech support suggests the likelyhood of them noticing what's actually ON the board to be nil.

My experiences with IF agree that they are likely not to notice too much.  Their TOS says that the boards are PG-13 or 14, but I've seen boards that are R and up.  So long as one doesn't bring attention to themselves or anything, they really won't notice or care.

This is the part that caused me to raise an eyebrow:

3.4 Rights to Posted Content:
Any content uploaded or posted to InvisionFree may be displayed on a board by InvisionFree. You grant InvisionFree the right to display and store the Content you provide.

Now, I *know* they have that in there as a "if you post it, we can display it" thing and not "all your words belong to us," but I wanted to make sure.

What do folks think? Go with Invision, or find another way?

Again, even if they do notice, they're not trying to take rights of what's written, just show that they're allowed to do what the board was intended to do.  Let the stuff on it be shared.  Not the rights to it.

At least, that's my understanding and it's proven true so far.

[Mickey Finn]

Jconserv's statement:

•Copyright and Licenses

The entire contents of this website, including but not limited to: Text, graphics, logos, button icons, Flash movies, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the property of Jconserv, its content suppliers or it's clients and are protected by Domestic and International copyright and trademark laws. You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any portion of the website contents without the prior express written consent of Jconserv or our noted affiliates.

You may print or download portions of the materials from various areas of this website solely for your own non-commercial use provided that you agree not to change or delete any copyright or proprietary notices from the materials. If you believe any content appearing on our network constitutes a copyright infringement of another parties rights, please contact us immediately at legal@Jconserv.com to notify us of this infringement.

Your submissions of files including, but not limited to: Resumes, e-mail, flash movies, images, logos, audio loops, documents, and other software hereby constitutes your agreement to grant Jconserv a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sub-licensable, perpetual license, to reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, adapt, sub-license, and publicly display any such submissions. You also grant Jconserv the right to utilize your name in connection with all advertising, marketing and promotional materials related thereto.

I love legalease...on one hand, they seem to say anything on the site belongs to them. On the other, they say that you're just giving them non-exclusive rights so they can post it. I think the first mention is refering to their own stuff, but they're not specific.

The only reason I'm being paranoid about this stuff is that I don't want you guys (and me) to be screwed over when we try to publish.

[terioncalling]

http://www.instantmessageboards.com


Found this browsing around.  Maybe it could work?

[Mickey Finn]

It looks good until we get to:
"G. You acknowledge and agree that INSTANTMESSAGEBOARDS.COM shall retain all title, copyright and other proprietary rights in its software and all aspects of the Service. You shall not acquire any rights, express or implied, in the Service, other than those specified in this Agreement."

Again, not designed to steal anyone's work, but the wording is problematical.

We may just have to forge ahead. It appears all boards have weird wording issues.

Thoughts?

[WonderandAwe]

Perhaps we can use the board for discussion and have the actual work stored elsewhere?  Instead of posting the writing to the board itself, we can post it to a website somewhere and link it to the board?

You can easily convert documents to HTML in word.

I don't know how feisable that would be but it is an idea...

[terioncalling]

Well, it seems to have the least problematic wording jargon of all of them.  Might be our best bet.


Yeah, a website would work but what free hosting site?  Bravenet, maybe?  'Cause all the other old one's that I used to use before I actually got my own site have gone down the tube (Geocities, Tripod, Angelfire...).  And how exactly would that be done?  All us of get the password to it or e-mail it to one person who keeps track of everything?

[WonderandAwe]

I was thinking something much less organized. 

For example, I just finished chapter one for my novel.  I upload it to my prefered webhost.  I post a topic on the Writer's board.  In the topic, I link to the chapter on my webhost.  Discussions and critques occur on the Writer's board. 

I assume we can find a suggested webhost out there, but everyone would be responsible for their work.  Micky would be responsible for the board. 

[terioncalling]

Okay.  I thought you were suggesting one website for us all to upload our stuff to, not each getting their own.

Blar, confusion...  XP