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MKA LIVE CHAT at WWW.MARY-KATEANDASHLEY.COM
DATE: April 20, 2000
TIME: 4:00pm PDT, 7:00pm EDT, 11:00pm GMT

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
live chat with the webmasters of www.mary-kateandashley.com, the official site
mary-kate and ashley olsen were *not* present at this chat

This is an UNOFFICIAL EDITED TRANSCRIPT
provided by FalcoN, the webmaster of http://www.mary-kateandashleyolsen.com

*** This transcript has been editted and only contains material pertinent to the chat

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[17:37] <AngryT> MKAguard, excuse me for my nickname, I just got this registering email from olsentwins.com, Europe has to wait again to register, does that mean we can't join these chats untill this is fixed? BTW: its CyberT :o)
[17:38] <mkaguard> angryt; i duno about the chats

[17:38] <firefly> mkaguard-do you fix up the website?
[17:38] <mkaguard> yea

[17:39] <firefly> mkaguard- are there going to be any more pictures of mk&a in aus?
[17:39] <mkaguard> firefly; i couldnt tell you that
[17:39] <mkaguard> i think so though

[17:51] <ilmka> mkaguard, when are MK and A going to be finished with their movie??
[17:51] <mkaguard> i dont konw

[17:57] <berri> hey webmaster or mkaguard-are mka filming at a beach today??
[17:58] <webmaster> berri - The girls are not filming at the beach. They are wrapping the production and heading off for two days of vacation in Australia

[17:57] <bugaboo> will mka be chatting here?
[17:58] <webmaster> bugaboo - MK &A will be chatting tomorrow, Friday, at 4 p.m.

[17:58] <OlsenTwin> when is mk and a's new "You're Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley's Dance Party" comin out and when is the new Playstation game comin out?  Do you know?
[17:59] <webmaster> OlsenTwin - The new video "School Dance Party" is coming out in July. The Playstation game is scheduled for Fall. We are waiting for a specific date. 

[17:59] <Jay-Jay> mkaguard: Y are the chats soo short? I was just chattin w/ 2 english t.v stars for 1 and a half hours on their official site.
[17:59] <webmaster> Jay-Jay - Thanks for sharing. 

[17:59] <ilmka> how often do mka chage their web site?
[17:59] <webmaster> ilmka - Every day new things go on the website. 

[17:59] <CyberT> webmaster - with these new rules from Europe, are we still allowed to join these chats?
[18:00] <webmaster> CyberT - Yes - We have not made registration a requirement for participating in chats. 
[18:00] <webmaster> CyberT - we will not make registration a requirement until everyone can register. 

[18:00] <J-Rex>  webmaster - with these new rules from Europe, are we still allowed to join these chats?
[18:01] <webmaster> J-Rex- Yes ..see my answer to CyberT - We will not make registration a chat requirement until we can get you registered. 

[18:01] <courtney> WEBMASTER: can you please e-mail me i have a VERY important question to ask you and i cant ask it here
[18:02] <webmaster> courtney - I can't e-mail you, but if you e-mail to Ask Us to the webmaster, they will try and retrieve it. No promises. 

[18:02] <TheMatrix> webmaster, for those of us that missed out of the autographed soccer balls, how else can we get MKA's autograph?
[18:03] <webmaster> The Matrix - Are they all gone? I think there are a few autographed soccer balls left. Check on line. Also if you order Dance Party of the Century there are still some autographed photos
[18:03] <webmaster> mkaguard - Please check with someone there and see if they sold all the soccerballs yet. 
[18:04] <mkaguard> webmaster; ok
[18:05] <mkaguard> webmaster; 45 balls left

[18:04] <courtney> WEBVMASTER:i already e- miled there like 4 times so do i keep e-mailing it
[18:05] <webmaster> Courtney - I will ask the tech team to try and locate your e-mail, but send one more today. 

[18:06] <courtney> MKAGUARD- are you older than 25?
[18:07] <mkaguard> courtney; no

[18:06] <DJ> webmaster- how do u know MKA?
[18:07] <webmaster> DJ - I work for them

[18:07] <J-Rex> webmaster: has a belgium videostore already contact you?
[18:07] <webmaster> J-Rex- not to my knowledge but I will have them check the e-mails

[18:07] <CyberT> Guard, or Webmaster, i'm begging you, The funclub wich Falcon called doesn't know my details, yet they charged my card, I orderd the autographed ball, I'm having doubts now of getting it, are their any autographed balls left?
[18:08] <webmaster> CyberT - I will have mkaguard look into the order information and make sure they have your info. 
[18:40] <mkaguard> cybert; send an email to orders@mary-kateandashley.com with your order # and confirmation receipt
[18:41] <mkaguard> cybert; put "hi mkaguard" in the email too so i can find it

[18:08] <Jay-Jay> FALCON: my question is: how much is spent on mka's whole wardrobe per movie??
[18:09] <FalcoN> Jay-Jay: oh.. i dont know that one.. excellent question though!! :)
[18:09] <webmaster> JAy-JAy, Falcon - The wardrobe costs are significant because a number of items are custom made. 

[18:09] <DJ> mkaguard- are in Australia right now w/ them?
[18:10] <webmaster> DJ - No mkaguard and I are in CA

[18:10] <berri> webamster or mkaguard-I sent my funclub money away a few years ago and never got anything, should I try and joiin again- im from australia
[18:11] <webmaster> berri - Sometimes items get lost in the mail when they have to go to foreign countries. You may want to use a charge card. 

[18:10] <OlsenTwin> Do you know what the object of the Playstation game is gonna be?  Thanx for answering my questions.  It means a lot to me.
[18:11] <webmaster> OlsenTwin - We will provide you Playstation updates on the website in the near future. 

[18:11] <angel_fro> webmaster when are the twins gonna be on the chat again????????????????????
[18:12] <webmaster> angel_fro - Tomorrow / Friday at 4 p.m. PST

[18:11] <courtney> MKAGURAD: why aren we alowed to post sites even if they are mka sites
[18:12] <webmaster> courtney - We have to check out sites because kids come here. We are working on a way to link approved sites. 

[18:12] <Gwen> WEBMASTER---WHY ISNT THE BLABBER REPORT UPDATED EVERYDAY??
[18:13] <webmaster> Gwen - I spoke with Australia an hour ago and they have been having trouble getting online so I don't know if we are getting any further reports until next week. 

[18:13] <angel_fro> were are they right now and what are they doing webmaster
[18:13] <webmaster> angel_fro - Australia shooting a movie.

[18:14] <Gwen> WEBMASTER---IS MK AND A GONNA STAY LONGER IN AUSSIE??
[18:14] <webmaster> Gwen, Just till the weekend

[18:15] <girls_rul> webmaster will mary-kate and ashley get to stay in aussie longer like they wanted to
[18:16] <webmaster> girls_rul - Not longer than they wanted to but longer than the production. 

[18:15] <webmaster> If you are having trouble getting videos in your Country you might be able to order online if you have NTSC. Otherwise keep asking your video stores. 

[18:16] <Amit> webmaster - are PTP and SG going to be available in Israel?
[18:16] <webmaster> Amit - I don't know, Check back here.

[18:16] <Mel> When are MKAO GOING TO HAWAII?
[18:16] <webmaster> Mel - No plans as of now. 

[18:16] <OlsenTwin> Do you know if I can use pictures off of this page?  I promise to give them credit and put links to their page.
[18:17] <webmaster> OlsenTwin - AS we have stated before , you cannot use the website materials on you pages. We are working on ways to give permission to sites we approve. 

[18:18] <FalcoN> "We are working on ways to give permission to sites we approve." intersting.. i want some approval! :)
[18:18] <webmaster> FalcoN - Be patient we are looking into the best way to accomplish this. 

[18:24] <OlsenTwin> How do I get approval?
[18:24] <webmaster> OlsenTwin- We don't have a system set up yet. It will take a few weeks for us to figure this out. 
[18:35] <OlsenTwin> CAN NEBODY TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE IF THEY USE PIX OFF THIS PAGE W/OUT PERMISSION?  I WANT TO KNOW
[18:36] <webmaster> OlsenTwin- We are asking that people not use copyrighted materials as that violates the law. Rather than discuss"What Will Happen" we ask that you cooperate with us for the near future while we work out a system

[18:17] <J-Rex> how you say that in it English: they ask a high sending cost those dudes from amazon
[18:17] <webmaster> J-Rex - You mean there is a high shipping cost to go to your country. Try the cost on our site. 
[18:18] <J-Rex> Webmaster: yes I mean on your site I tought they cost even more
[18:19] <webmaster> J-REx - I am sorry, we just charge what we get charged by the carrier and fulfillment house. Sometimes the shipping and handling is even more than we charge. 

[18:19] <Gwen> WEBMASTER----DOES MK AND A STILL HAVE ANY FILMING TO DO WHEN THEY GET BACK TO L.A, OR ARE THEY DONE IN AUSSIE?
[18:19] <webmaster> Gwen - They will have a week or two of filming back in LA.

[18:20] <J-Rex> webmaster I understand that, but can you buy without having a creditcard?
[18:20] <webmaster> J-Rex - No, you need a credit card.

[18:20] <girls_rul> hey webmaster don't mean to bother you but were is mary-kate and ashley
[18:20] <webmaster> girls_rul - They are in Australia

[18:20] <CyberT> Webmaster - how about this: When we order we get a confirm mail, then we get another one saying the item is shipped, and then you charge the peoples credit card, would that work?
[18:21] <webmaster> CyberT - It doesn't because we have to clear the credit card first and then put the order in the system for picking, packing and shipping. Then we ship once a week.

[18:20] <courtney> WEBMASTER: why arnt there new pics up today????
[18:21] <webmaster> Courtney - Trouble with transmission today. 

[18:21] <Jimmy> Is the big chat STILL on for tomorrow?!?!
[18:21] <webmaster> Jimmy - Yes

[18:22] <courtney> WEBMASTER when will the nbew ones be up?
[18:22] <webmaster> courtney - I don't know yet. 

[18:22] <courtney> WEBMASTER what countries cant regester
[18:23] <webmaster> courtney - Countries in the EU

[18:23] <Marcie-MK> Can register too?
[18:22] <webmaster> marice-MK - Brazil can register. no problem

[18:23] <girls_rul> are we going to get to chat with mary-kate and ashley
[18:23] <Jimmy> Bill - And the meek shall inherit the earth! :o)   We rule!!!!!!!!

[18:23] <mkafriend> WEBMASTER: WHEN WILL THE SCHOOL DANCE PARTY VIDEAO COME OUT.  PLEASE ANSWER!!!
[18:23] <webmaster> mkaFriend - JULY

[18:23] <Angel> Why cant I register if Im in England webmaster?
[18:23] <J-Rex> red message alert

[18:23] <J-Rex> webmaster: I haven't  a creditcard. are there plans to pay with check or cash like when you become a member of the fanclub?
[18:23] <webmaster> J-Rex- We can't process checks from foreign countries,. It costs between $5 and $10 just to process the check.

[18:25] <Cecilia> Marcie-Mk: But my mom don' let me register at the fan club.
[18:25] <webmaster> Cecilia - There is no cost to registering on line. Maybe your mom will be okay with that.

[18:25] <mkafriend> WEBMASTER: WHAT IS MARY-KATE'S BOYFRIEND'S NAME?????????
[18:26] <webmaster> mkafriend- Ask them tomorrow.

[18:25] <courtney> WEBMASTER: what does the third party thing mean on the regester thing??
[18:26] <webmaster> courtney - Oh it means that some other people may get to send you information.

[18:26] <girls_rul> WEBMASTER:DO WE GET TO CHAT MK&A TODAY
[18:26] <webmaster> girls_rul - tomorrow

[18:26] <Cecilia> webmaster: I think I'm already registered online. 
[18:27] <webmaster> Cecilia - We need to re-register everyone starting tomorrow 4/21

[18:27] <BillG> WEBMASTER-  any chance the girls will be signing any more soccer balls?
[18:27] <webmaster> Bill G - possibly but I think there are still some left.

[18:27] <Marcie-MK> webmaster- how many people ages 5-15 aew going to the cruise aoproximately?
[18:28] <webmaster> Marcie - There are about 100 people going on the cruise,

[18:28] <Gwen> WEBMASTER---WHO ARE THOSE 2 GIRLS MK&A WENT BOWLING WITH?
[18:28] <webmaster> Gwen - They won a contest to meet Mary-Kate and Ashley.,

[18:28] <girls_rul> WEBMASTER:WILL THEY ANSWERS OUR QUESTIONS THAT WE ASK THEM TODAY TOMORROW
[18:28] <webmaster> girls_rul- Yes 

[18:29] <mkafriend> WEBMASTER: WHAT SCHOOL DO MKA GO TO? WHY AREN'T YOU ANSWERING????
[18:30] <webmaster> mkafriend - We don't answer those kinds of questions. 

[18:30] <Gwen> WEBMASTER---I KNOW PEOPLE WHO GO TO MK& A SCHOOL, BUT IM NOT ALLOWED TO SAY WHICH ONE, BUT I HEAR THAT THEY DON'T LIKE THEIR SCHOOL THAT MUCH, IS THAT TRUE?
[18:31] <webmaster> Gwen - I don't think that is true. Please don't spill the secret.

[18:31] <J-Rex> webmaster are you here tommorow?
[18:31] <webmaster> J-Rex- I am always here, but MK and A will be chatting

[18:33] <Angel> I don't get it... Do MKA sit there and sign like 1000 balls?
[18:33] <webmaster> Angel - No..they sat there and signed 100 soccer balls.
[18:33] <Angel> Did they get cramp in their hands!?
[18:34] <webmaster> Angel - I let them rest 

[18:33] <courtney> WEBMASTER: did mk really sign her name on the ball her siggy chaneg soo much but ashleys didnt 
[18:33] <webmaster> courtney - Yes they really signed the soccer balls

[18:36] <courtney> WEBBIE- IS IT WEIRD TO WORK FOR 123 YEAR OLDS AS AN ADULT??
[18:37] <webmaster> courtney - I was confused for a moment because I don't know anyone who is 123. Its not weird working for 13 year olds. 

[18:37] <BillG> I don't see the difference between posting pix & showing pix from a magazine to your friends...  as long as we're not making any $ from them.
[18:37] <webmaster> Bill G - That is exactly what we are working on figuring out, since other people do have to pay to use the images. 

[18:38] <DJ> webmaster- how long have u been working w/ MKA?
[18:38] <webmaster> DJ - Seven years

[18:39] <webmaster> Thanks for joining us and come back tomorrow to chat with Mary-Kate and Ashley.
[18:39] <webmaster> Good bye

[18:42] <mkaguard> see ya all tommorow

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