Archive through September 30, 2000

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Ocean_Islands

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 04:41 pm Click here to edit this post

This web site is awesome. I'm so glad I found it.

It's so much better than the tv show site, I can't get over it.

And did you ever look at those chat boards on the AOL site? What a nightmare! Total free-for-all disorganization, a back-stabbing hysterical acid trip.

Our webmaster deserves to win $500,000!

Kavman

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:01 pm Click here to edit this post

Yes, this is the best big Brother web site on the net
I see some ares that could improve but these are just my opinions
One area i think can improve is maybe a different msg board
I dunno but i think the one we are using is too plain with not a lot of features
Maybe the admin can check this out
It's a tour of their Ultimate Bulletin board

http://www.ultimatebb.com/tour/tour1.html

There is a site that has an excellent layout using the UBB board and also frameless since i hear a lot of people don't like frames

http://www.aliensoup.com/cgi-bin/forums/Ultimate.cgi

Again these are just MHO

Admin

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:23 pm Click here to edit this post

Thanks for the compliments, but it's YOU the users that make this board.

Old-timers will remember the old discussion board. It crumpled under the strain of too many users. Pressured, I researched solutions. UBB was one such solution, but for different reasons I opted for this board instead.

It has many features which are not implemented. Why? Because even with plain text some of you people are unable to behave yourselves. Can you imagine what it would be like if all the bells and whistles were enabled? Chaos.

But that being said, we're always looking for ways to improve.

Gubblebum

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:27 pm Click here to edit this post

WE LOVE THE ADMIN (EVEN THOUGH HE MADE SOME POSTERS CRANKY- NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRON WITH THAT)

NOW STOP THIS SITE SO I CAN GET MY LIFE BACK

HEHEHEHE

Shayrainb

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:30 pm Click here to edit this post

I too am so glad I found this site,and it was one of you who led me here!Thankyou!yes,the 2000 site is a nightmare!Most the time there battling each other instead of talking about the HG.I like the frames...2000 looks so messy.

Bbissoso

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:32 pm Click here to edit this post

When I first decided to join BBFC and get a username, I was somewhat disillusioned with BB and the "sanitized" information one would get when viewing the BB shows or visiting the "official" website. With this in mind i chose a username of "BBIsSoSo", mainly because it expressed my interpretation and feelings about BB at that time.
However, since utilizing this site in conjunction with the feeds, the show and the "official" website, I have seen my interest in BB greatly intensified and am sure that my interest would have completely waned had it not been for this site.
Funny thing is it can all be summed up this way.....do you come to this site first?...then "check out" the other so called "official" site?...I do..lol

Thank You Admin(s) and thank you to all the live feed posters, which without those posters this site would be just some other "unofficial" fan site.

BBFC THE OFFICIAL "FANS" SITE OF BB!

Enbwife

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 07:13 pm Click here to edit this post

You guys are the greatest! I never go to the official site because there is way too much to read on this one, and I don't have enough time in my life. I hope to come back here and read all the stuff I've missed after the show ends. We'll see you all at the TVCLUBHOUSE.com for BB2 in February (hopefully) and other reality TV shows coming soon. I've really enjoyed the MANY hours I've spent here at the BBFC and have you guys to thank for making it so successful :) Thank you!

Admin

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 07:15 pm Click here to edit this post

Gumblebum: You are not getting your life back. We are all going to move to The TV ClubHouse and carry on like nothing has ever ended!!

Yay!!!

Laurie

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 07:22 pm Click here to edit this post

I wish I had taken note of the poster's name on AOL that led me to this board! I am so thankful that I read a post that lead me here! I am thankful for this forum, the admins., live feeders and discussion posters! It has been GREAT~! And many, many thanks to the AOL poster which promoted this site on a lame AOL thread!! You all are great and BBFC is a masterpiece! Thanks Neil!!

Egbok77

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 07:59 pm Click here to edit this post

I loved being a part of the BBFC website!! Thank you to Neil and Lisa for this awesome summertime experience!! See you in the TV Clubhouse on occassion. Thanks again for the fun!!

Lulu

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 08:14 pm Click here to edit this post

BBFC has been incredible: Kudos to Lisa and Neil for a great site - you're the best!

Kahlua

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 08:20 pm Click here to edit this post

Neil!!!!! The new TV Clubhouse site - I have a question....does membership automatically carry over from here, or do we all have to sign up again?

Admin

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 08:27 pm Click here to edit this post

Membership automatically carries over! It's the same discussion board.

I'm going to put some a FAQ about this on the new site, good thinking!

Lee

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 09:01 pm Click here to edit this post

First thing in the morning..last thing at night..and as many times as possible during the day....that's how often I've checked in here during the summer...You've made a so-so television show into a fun place to watch and even though there's been many a poster who's driven me crazy with their biased opinions or one-sided view, I still wouldn't change it one iota...Thanks everyone for having made it a great experience..this is the BBFANS place to be....looking forward to the New Year and the sequels to Survivor & BB...haven't seen any of the other reality shows but I'm sure I'll get pulled into those as well because I'll be checking into the Clubhouse as I get a chance...Thanks everyone..it's been a blast!!!

Jimmer

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 09:03 pm Click here to edit this post

I really appreciate the effort that you've put into making this board work. It's great that it's continuing after BB ends.

Psp

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 10:16 pm Click here to edit this post

I applaud Neil for his choice of Discus over UBB. UBB can bring a server to its knees _extremely_ fast. Also, Discus is a lot more ergonomic, and doesn't have all of those distracting icons all over the place.

If I wanted a UBB-like board, I'd probably buy VBulletin. It has the same features as UBB, and is a lot more scalable because of its database back end. Oh, and it's coded in PHP, which is a bonus.

Of course, I can't miss this opportunity to plug Phorum, a free PHP/MySQL message board. It doesn't have all of the features of the commercial offerings (yet) but it's lean and mean. Did I mention I'm on the dev team? :)

Dpmd

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 09:48 am Click here to edit this post

We have been following the site for a while. Both my girlfriend and I agree that it is the bst on the net. Thank you for the time and effort you put into it. *hugs*

Jenhavins

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 10:01 am Click here to edit this post

I have had a blast this summer. This is definitely the best site on the web (as far as I am concerned). I was going to BBBlows, and heard someone talk about this site, and I came on over and never looked back. Wonderful people, and charming conversation...and let's not forget the BBAngels.

I found myself hyperventilating yesterday when I thought I couldn't connect (yes, I will be going thru a 12 step program), so I am a little concerned about what to do this evening. I am not an addictive/compulsive person (or at least I thought I wasn't), and I believe this is the first time I have become so involved in anything on the internet.

I hope we all get together again when BB2 begins. Good luck and Hugs for everyone!

Admin

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 09:34 pm Click here to edit this post

We had to do some upgrades, we did them yesterday and the discussion board was down for about 2 hours. Figured better to do now instead of once BB is over, 'cause everyone would fear the site was over too!

When it came time to upgrade to this discussion board I researched Phorum, UBB, YABB, etc.etc....about a dozen different ones. I liked this one the best for a variety of reasons, the details are too much to get into right now. It's not perfect, and maybe it doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it works nicely for what we need, don't you think?

Anyways, I read all the positive shit your guys write. I was really down and out this summer..couldn't find a job, I was really getting depressed. This site kept me busy, and now because you all come and use it, my self-esteem is better too! Thanks. :)

Ocean_Islands

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 09:37 pm Click here to edit this post

When is the party at your house?

Admin

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 10:43 pm Click here to edit this post

hehe...I'd love to, but you'll have to travel way up north ya know!

Maybe we'll swing something when I'm rich and famous...

Gail

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 11:02 pm Click here to edit this post

I think you got the famous part - we just have to work on making you rich!! :)

Admin

Friday, September 29, 2000 - 11:56 pm Click here to edit this post

I don't feel famous sitting here in my dark dingy basement, nursing a sore arm (repetitive strain injury I think! :) ), watching my hair turn grey as the real world revolves around me outside.

Something went wrong........

Lilsis

Saturday, September 30, 2000 - 03:09 am Click here to edit this post

Ahhh Neil, don't worry, your'e not the only one who works in a dark dingy, basement, except it's not a sore arm I'm nursing but a sore butt!!!
Is there an outside world? What are you talking about? I don't believe you!!! hehe :)

Oh, and about this board, it could use a little color, grey is sooooo, like your hair maybe?

OK, thanks again, you know how I feel........ :-)

Admin

Saturday, September 30, 2000 - 01:26 pm Click here to edit this post

it's been so busy, I haven't had a chance to figure out the color thing yet...I'd like to go for a green, grey option...something like that..