Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

JimHow

Why do we even need a "report this post" button? We don't currently have one on BWE. My philosophy on BWE has been that we delete virtually nothing. It is a major secret to the success of our site, in my opinion. To the extent you managers have the ability to delete, it should be exercised...

JimHow

I just went to the Parker site to check the avatars and, hillariously, the first one I saw was a Cubs logo. I'm not a big fan of the avatars I don't really see how they enhance the site, plus I guess I'm biased because I think the dynamic on that Parker site is so gross. If we ever become like that ...

JimHow

I kind of like the MDs on the front page but obviously it is completely up to Scott and David. I do think that whatever option we choose, it should either be both or neither.

JimHow

I think we should consider holding off on avatars and quotes and stuff like that, at least for the moment. We can always add that feature later.
I'm all for simplicity.

JimHow

I mean, pictures of vineyards and chateaux are one thing, are we gonna have to look at Chicago Cubs logos and pictures of beautiful women every time we log onto BWE?

JimHow

It is so erobertparker-like.

JimHow

Nice job with the pictures in the gallery. Either way on the logo is fine with me, it is certainly serviceable and we can always change it later.

JimHow

I like this better, but I'm wondering if, sooner or later, we should just go with something completely new. I think the logo clashes a bit with the rest of the homepage. The homepage is very succinct, clean, the lines are sharp and clear. The lettering in the logo is italicized, contrasting with the...

JimHow

I definitely think TNs should be in the general discussion. Too bad we can't set up something with cellartracker, but i think we should have a link to the site here somewhere.

JimHow

I was thinking the same thing, Phil. The logo doesn't match the rest of the site. I really like the rest of the welcome page though, I wouldn't change anything about the look. Anyway, I'm going to announce on BWE that the new site is going to go on line on Monday afternoon, to give the BWE community...

JimHow

Okay thanks Mike, I just deleted the quick-reply thread.

I think we should shoot for Monday, Phil's probably in bed by now anyway.

That'll give us the weekend to work out any kinks.

I hate to see us delay much beyond Monday, though, I'm getting emails from BWEers who can't get into the MSN site.

JimHow

I'm heading home, but I'll be around tonight. There's still work to do. I need to understand the administrator functions, we need to delete those two threads, etc. But I'm wondering whether these things can be done while the site is open to the public? Are you around this weekend Phil? Should I tell...

JimHow

I just went through the threads and deleted a couple specific messages.
I would like to delete the entire "feels like BWE" thread and "quick-reply feature" thread, but I'm not sure how to.

JimHow

Good idea Scott, we should go through the threads to delete stuff that might be misconstrued.
I'd like to keep everything else, though, it will be good to look back twenty years from now at the process of creation!

JimHow

Mine has 40 posts per page, no?

JimHow

I think it looks outstanding, Phil, great work!

I say put whatever pictures you want in there, like David said above, it'll be good to get some pictures in there that have some people in it.

It looks great!

Okay thanks for all the hard work!

JimHow

I like the way you've got it right now, with the text to the left and the photo gallery to the right.
Can you put more pictures in the photo gallery?

Also, I don't think we need to make the text bolder, I think I like it the way it is.

What do the rest of you guys think?

JimHow

Ooh I just saw the photo gallery on the home page!

I like it!!

JimHow

I can't believe I missed that trip. Phil has posted some pictures on the homepage, I like what he's doing there. Phil, can you post larger versions of the group at d'Issan and the one on the steps at Margaux? I think we should go with at least one of those two. Also, perhaps we can post another pict...

JimHow

Great picture.
What do you think of the text on the homepage David?
At first I thought we might need to make it more bold but I'm thinking I might like the basicness of it.

JimHow

That's Corinne between you and Geeman, right?

JimHow

I count four in your last post.
Let me check the long shot picture at Margaux for a second.

JimHow

I can't decide, they're all good.
Okay, I hereby decree you pick four pictures David.

JimHow

I agree, I like the ones with the people in them best. My two favorites are the pictures of the whole group in front of d'Issan and Margaux. I like the d'Issan picture because you can see more of the building, but I like the Margaux picture because you can see the faces better. We should pick one of...

JimHow

...although the d'Issan one is good too because it has more of the building in the picture.

JimHow

Definitely the one on the steps of Margaux, although the pictures appear oversized in your attachments David.

JimHow

As for the group photos, I vote for the first one in front of d'Issan, it looks like there are more BWEers in that picture.

JimHow

Those are all great as well, I'll go with whatever you guys like best, I say we pick three or four of them.

Phil, is it possible to make the text on the homepage, including the names of the managers, a notch or two bigger/bolder?

JimHow

Those look good, Phil, why dont you post that one with the group in France, let's see how it looks on the homepage.

JimHow

Ah ok I see.

JimHow

There are some pictures of Chateau Latour, Palmer, Gazin, some pictures of wine barrels at Mouton, grapes, etc., in the "Pics from Bdx" album on page ten of the pictures section on the current BWE, I was thinking we could paste two or three of those pictures onto the home page here, at lea...

JimHow

I see something called "Img" but I'm not sure what to do with it.

JimHow

Hmm I can't seem to find the attachment thingy for the pictures.

JimHow

You are correct Phil, goodwill is one word.

JimHow

Okay I'm going to post four or five pictures here Phil, pick two or three of them that we can use at least temporarily.

JimHow

Okay give me a minute to dig out a picture or two from Bordeaux.

JimHow

Phil can you insert the following welcome message for now. It's real basic at this point, but we can add more later, like the Parker endorsement, etc. If you or any of the other assistant managers have any additional language you want add to the welcome message, please feel free to make recommendati...

JimHow

Okay thanks Phil, give me ten minutes and I'll have a brief welcome message for you.

JimHow

Looks like Phil has set up the front door, well done! I was thinking of adding a simple three or four sentence greeting on that page from myself and the assistant managers. Unless any of you object, I'm planning on putting in your full names. As for the two doctors in the house, I think proper etiqu...

JimHow

I think we should put you in charge of that project, Michael, I'll do whatever you recommend. You can work with Phil, Tom, Billo, whomever you think can help. Jim

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