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From: "W. David Samuelsen" <>
Subject: Re: [STATE-COORD] Comments on banner
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:58:08 -0700
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That has to be the best suggestion - TGN should offer "lifetime"
memberships as long as we stay with Rootsweb if they are going to
require banners if they want to retain us.

David Samuelsen

wrote:
> The free ancestry subscription is a great suggestion. ;-)
>
> If this banner is at the top of each page, it seems it would give the mistaken impression to visitors that Ancestry.com, Rootsweb.com or USGenWeb actually author and/or own the individual pages. Shouldn't the authors be allowed top billing instead? What if the banner were at the side of the page instead?
>
>
> -------------- Original message from "GenWebMN" <>: --------------
>
>
>> I have been trying to follow the comments and questions on this issue and if
>> these comments and questions have already been made and answered, I
>> apoligize.
>>
>> Comments:
>> First I have to admit it is much easier with pages being on the Rootsweb
>> server as far as changing over to new cc, getting passwords and so on.
>> Also with the URLs being from the same server it helps our visitors know
>> they are still within the USGenWeb Project.
>>
>> On another note I think we should also consider having a set background
>> for "all pages" to help users know they are in the USGenWeb project. This
>> especially if sites go to different servers. The logo is great but is
>> usually only put on the "main page".
>>
>> Questions:
>> Since we will now be required to have this new banner on the USGenWeb
>> pages, will we all, meaning anyone who stays with the "rootsweb server",
>> automatically become " Affiliates" of Ancestry.com, since I assume that
>> there will be a link on the banner?
>>
>> And would we, meaning anyone who stays with the "rootsweb server", be
>> able to get the "full package membership" from Ancestry.com "FREE".
>>
>> Thank you for your time and please pass the questions on to whoever will be
>> able to answer them as I feel they are important to help make informed
>> decisions on this matter.
>>
>> Terri
>> MNGenWeb sc and more.

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