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From: "George Waller" <>
Subject: Re: [STATE-COORD] Comments on banner
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:54:37 -0500
References: <030720081855.6527.47D18FA30009CCE10000197F22230703729B0A02D29B9B0EBF970407030E00D3080C9C020A03@att.net>,<47D19E50.3070206@sampubco.com>
In-Reply-To: <47D19E50.3070206@sampubco.com>


I agree.
George Waller, SC CT

On 7 Mar 2008 at 12:58, W. David Samuelsen wrote:

>
> 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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