From Max: Mudcat Stuff

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: kendall
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 07:13 PM

I recently became a member of Facebook.

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From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 07:14 PM

Great picture of you there Carol...

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From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 07:16 PM

Yes, I understand, poster of 13 Jan 09 - 07:04 PM. This is getting just a bit ridiculous, IMO

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 07:34 PM

Don't worry, mudcat is not going anywhere. It just might be offline for a bit while we get it's home figured out. You know me, it won't be long.

Yes, Max, we do, and that is why Mudcat is not like anywhere else on the Net and ALSO why it will always get so much traffic that it gives you a PIA. :~)

See PM if you have minute, with a possible State College lead.


Say, folks-- don't mudcats go all dormant in winter mud anyway?

~S~

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 07:46 PM

Here's a page I came across with a list of internet places people (more especially UK people)might meet up in if the Cat's away a bit.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Joe_F
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 08:29 PM

I heard, once, that, once, some folks in State College thought that that was an unimaginitive name for a town, so they set up a poll for an improved name, which had to be abandoned because the students voted overwhelmingly for "Dead Center".

Enjoy. %^)

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Bugsy
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 12:15 AM

Max, you've done a fantastic job with Mudcat all these years. I can only say
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU, From the bottom of my heart.

Cheers


Bugsy

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 12:54 AM

I hope Susan is able to do her networking and help you find a place, Max. Wouldn't it be great if this worldwide network of yours was able to give back a little, after all you've given us? There is no place else like Mudcat. My family's home in Salladasburg, once an old inn (built at the turn of the 19th century), was turned into a Bed and Breakfast in 1994, and as small as the town is, the amenities and connectivity wouldn't be what you need, so I won't offer directions. But it is a pretty drive up that way come summer.

I wonder what the next iteration of the Mudcat Tavern is going to look like? It does tend to tag along with Max, though he probably doesn't visit it. The current one is, I think, in his most recent back yard. Even with it's giant squid and all of the doors for world travel, it happily changes location when necessary. The landscape usually follows. :)

SRS

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 02:50 AM

thanks for everything, Max

Tho I will miss my Mudcat while you're re-locating

sandra

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 03:24 AM

With the number of mentions of Facebook, and the apparent number of people already there, an accidental connection that I stumbled onto might be of interest. A friend who recently "signed in" there commented on the settings being a bit confusing (or maybe the term used was "ambiguous.")

The AV producers at Sophos have provided some suggestions:

Facebook - Privacy settings recommended by Sophos.

There are about five links in that article, to more specific suggestions for security, privacy, search, feeds, pokes, etc. Each setting is briefly described, with some suggestions about what you may be exposed to if you use other settings.

An easy read, and not at all "dictatorial" about what you must do; but of course I haven't actually tried getting to any of the settings, so you're on your own for now.

John

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 05:44 AM

Had a couple of PMs asking about my possible alternative site, for use if Mudcat goes off air temporarily, so here is the addy for those interested.


failtefolk.net

You will see I have created a Mudcat category.

JM

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 06:09 AM

bookmarked!

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From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 06:30 AM

Well, I just tried to register and I gave my email address, which is an @gmail.com one, and checked that I'd typed it correctly both times - and It said my address was invalid. Oh no it isn't!! It's the one I've been using for years, and is the same one I have registered for Mudcat. Whassup, John?

Also, in the type-these-figures-as-you-see-them spamfooler, the last character goes outside the box and is not fully visible. Looked like a K, but you can't be sure. But I never got that far . . .   :-(

I think we need to agree on a venue in which we can all go nurse our withdrawal symptoms, and failtefolk.net looks good to me (if I can get in).

I have nothing against Facebook but it has way too big a footprint for what I want. I'm not going to join a whole social networking scheme when all I want is my daily fix. And my vote to John's site, provided he'll tell me how to register.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Mr Happy
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 06:33 AM

Is there a cut off date imminent for the 'cat?

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From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 06:35 AM

Well Bonnie, I am flummoxed for the moment. Can you PM me with the details, and I will try to speak with the site provider, on your behalf.
John
I agree on the Facebook thing BTW, it can be intrusive.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 06:35 AM

PS: Do we need a whole separate thread discussing (and hopefully agreeing) a new alternative venue, so everyone is alerted to the question (and also so this one doesn't get hi-jacked)? I must say, I do like the idea of something with a moderator or some form of control.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 06:49 AM

I've registered - without problems part from trying to log in before registering! (when all else fails, read the instructions, sandra)

Confirmation arrived & I eagerly await admin approval.

Thanks, John

sandra

Bonnie - I agree about Facebook - I also have no interest in joining a huge social network full of zillions of bells & whistles

JiK - many thanks for the Sophos articles.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Colin Randall
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 06:49 AM

Some sites don't like gmail/hotmail/yahoo type e-mail addresses for some reason. A few I'm signed up to approve registration only if I use my work address. I am sure there are technical explanations for thos but they would be beyond me

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From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 06:57 AM

Ah... good point, Colin. Yes, I've heard that too. They think (and not without reason) that those cloud ones are too easy to fake, and want you to have a Proper server.

John - I've PM'd you, but hang fire and let me try again with one of my other email addresses.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 07:01 AM

Diddit.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 07:35 AM

Another thing to consider using Facebook as an interim forum is attracting wider audience to Mudcat when it is up and running fully. Who follows us from Facebook to Mudcat can be both positive and negative.

Just something to think about.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 14 Jan 09 - 08:07 PM

Facebook looks fun in its way, but with all the friends of friends and the picking and choosing who's your friend and who isn't, it's a bit too much like some aspects of school, all those years ago.

Thanks for that, John of Kansas Facebook - Privacy settings recommended by Sophos. Otherwise it all might get a bit overwhelming over there. That "limited friends" option might be especially useful.

Mudcat rules OK.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 12:51 AM

Mr. Happy, to answer your question, no, there is no imminent date. Max is moving house, Mudcat, etc. to where his new job is, across the state of Pennsylvania. He has just warned us that Mudcat may be a little unstable as they find a temp. home for it, etc.:-)

Thanks, John Mac, for the link to your site!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 06:31 AM

It's there for the use of Mudcatters suffering from withdrawal symptoms, and all are welcome kat.
A few have visited, and a few have joined. There is a small chatroom attached too, for those who are that way inclined.

John 'G'

BTW for those who may not have realised, my handle on my own site is 'Cugiok', a play on the Glasgow greeting 'See you Jimmy' ;)

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 07:36 AM

> It's there for the use of Mudcatters suffering from withdrawal symptoms, and all are welcome

Yeah, you guys, c'mon over next time there's a Catnap. My little post is getting lonely . . .

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 09:32 AM

I posted an experimental post & it worked (tho again I didn't read the instructions & saved instead of submitting first & wondered what was going on.

sandra

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: breezy
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 09:44 AM

All the best max, sorry. Max

Thanks for providing the 'fix'

and I thought it was only me

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 10:18 AM

Just a thought, as the Annexe's unexpectedly bit the dust, if Folkinfo'd be a place for music topics?

http://www.folkinfo.org/forum/forum.php

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 02:58 PM

I only read Mudcat from work. They have blocked most sites like Facebook, Myspace, blogs, and music downloading sites. I have been very grateful that Mudcat has not been included in one of these groupings. Most of the alternatives being suggested will be blocked. Buy, hey, it is probably just my problem. I have gone through 'Cat withdrawal before, I can do it again. I hope.

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 03:24 PM

MySpace keeps on refusing to recognise my password, which is the same one I use here, so so I have to go round the houses reinstalling it as a new password before they let me in. And next time they won't recognise it again. I doubt if I'll be going there too often at this rate.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 06:55 PM

My new job also block mudcat! Very annoying. Also block my e mail as its web based.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: MMario
Date: 15 Jan 09 - 09:52 PM

I have to use a backdoor from work. For years I was unable to login at all if viewing from work, I could read everything, but had to be Guest:MMario

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Stuff
From: open mike
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 03:25 PM

the annex was a part of the folkinfo site
and they have chosen not to host an
alternative (mud) cat site there.