---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MKA LIVE CHAT at WWW.MARY-KATEANDASHLEY.COM DATE: October 2, 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [18:00] webmaster: okay. and I sent you another one today about an imposter. do with it what you please [18:00] Lathander - Thank you, we will track them down. [18:00] Webmaster - are you gonna tell us what to remove from the site? Or should we just read the guidelines and remove the unwanted stuff ourselves? [18:01] Cyber T - You should look to remove yourselves. If you have specific questions about URL or domain names or such, you can e-mail me at my special address and I will address your specific concerns. [18:02] CyberT - If we have specific concerns I will be contacting you directly via e-mail or phone. [18:02] Webmaster: you talked about my question. Did you mean that question about my domain, or all the other questions I sent you later? :o) [18:02] Lathander - The domain question. I have not gotten to the other questions yet. [18:02] webmaster - is olseneurope.com a problem? [18:03] CyberT - I am checking. I would rather it was preceeded by a name, ie. CYBER T 's olseneurope [18:02] webmaster: I really think you need to provide some sort of interpretation of the guidelines for the younger webmasters. The current guidelines consist of cryptic legal terminology even difficult for some of us older webmasters to comprehend. If you want anyone to take you seriously, I suggest you make a "lamans" version of the guidelines. [18:04] Falcon - Thanks for the input. I will see what types of language adaptions make sense. [18:04] webmaster: have you any detail on this thing with the twins on nickeldeon UK in october [18:05] pure - We are going to post some info, but I will give some information today. [18:04] webmaster (question 1 of 3): A closing of my site (I can't change the url), would be a waste of money, because I paid in advance for one year for the site. Is there a possibility to refund it? [18:05] Lathander -Can you give Thorsten my e-mail address so I can address his concerns privately? [18:07] WEBMASTER: I just gave Thorsten the address, and that question was also in the mail I sent you friday night [18:08] Lathander - Thanks. [18:08] webmaster: ok. i will email you then. do you prefer to answer to my other questions via email, too? [18:08] Thorsten - Yes, its easier and I can compose a more complete answer that way. [18:05] Webmaster: you say no commercialization. How about Charity banners? I have a charity banner (make a wish) on my site for which I DON'T get paid. [18:05] Lathader - Charity is charity. [18:05] WEBMASTER: So that's ok? [18:07] Lathander - I would rather not say okay to anything on the chat since everything is moving very fast. But you can e-mail me your questions. It is okay to give thorsten my e-mail. [18:05] -=:Webmaster:=- What 'bout 'www.OlsenDream.com' how many rules would that break? :P [18:05] Mel - just one- You need to precede it with your name or similar appleation. [18:05] "Olsen Fans from Europe Olseneurope's.com - Errr? [18:06] CyberT - That may work well. Can you send me an e-mail with that suggestion and I will follow-up with the e-mails. [18:06] == webmaster == Question #2 of 526: Do you know the airing date of the Olsen episode of 7th Heaven? [18:07] redPepper _ I believe it will be in November. [18:07] WEBMASTER : THE OFFICIAL SITE LIED!!! I SAID THAT ON OCTOBER 1ST THERE WOULD BE A OLSEN FRIGHT SITE! WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THAT? IT IS ALREADY OCT 2! [18:07] Gap_Girl It was up,but we had to take it down and re-work it since it was a little to scary for younger kids. [18:07] webmaster: I really think you need to provide some sort of interpretation of the guidelines for the younger webmasters. The current guidelines consist of cryptic legal terminology even difficult for some of us older webmasters to comprehend. If you want anyone to take you seriously, I suggest you make a "lamans" version of the guidelines. [18:08] Falcon - I got it. I responded to you already. FYI - Laymen's is the correct spelling. [18:09] Webmaster - do the girls have any idea what kind of feedback this lawyer thing is generating? [18:09] Jimmy - Yes [18:09] == webmaster == Question #3 of 526: Do you think an URL is the place to explain that a site is a fansite? I mean, it's just an URL... [18:09] redPepper - The URL has to clearly not be an official site. Therefore some word needs to be included that clarifies that. [18:09] hey webbie! I have a question! when will the mka eppisode of ET air? [18:09] is there going tko be a official BBS? [18:09] -=:Webmaster:=- so.. i've got to make it www.Mel.OlsenDream.com hmm... but that don't sound as good hmm.. [18:10] Mel - You can call it "A Favorite Fan's Olsen Dream" or something like that. [18:10] WEBMASTER: Where are marykate and ashley?? [18:10] MK - They are in school [18:10] webmaster: is pureolsen.com and .co.uk ? [18:11] pure - I will check. [18:10] webbie- do you know when the ET mka eppisode will air? [18:11] Danielle = NO [18:11] it is a qeustion will u put a message board on this site? [18:11] mkaorock - Oh I get it. I missed the meaning. YEs, we are working on that. [18:11] WEBMASTER ; WHEN ILOG INTO MY WEBMAIL ACCOUNT IT SAYS : YOU HAVE BEEN LOGGED OUT OF WEBMAIL. THANK YOU FOR USING THE SYSTEM. IF YOU WISH TO LOG IN AGAIN PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW [18:12] Gap_Girl - Write to WEBMASTER@Mary-kateandashley.com and put the words WEB MAIL PROBLEM in the subject , then explain the problem. [18:12] webmaster: i would have to remove the banner that are on my website? and i would have to remove things like the hunger site .com? [18:13] pure - I have tor review your site specifically and then I can tell you. [18:13] Webmaster - Why doesn't the issue that we promoted stuff for the twins for free, effect the lawyers and dualstar? [18:14] CyberT - IT does,. We are all working on this together. [18:13] webbie- when will mka start filming their new show [18:14] Danielle - they are starting a movie in two weeks in London. [18:15] == webmaster == Question #4 of 526: I understand you want to avoid the confusion between fansites and the official site, but most webmasters don't seek to be mistaken for the official site and have a disclaimer on their homepage, often with a link to the official page. Why should we do that in our URLs too? I mean, that's really not the place. An URL is not a description of the website, it's not even its title, most of the time. [18:16] redPepper - Please send me your questions via the e-mail. I can't follow everything you are saying here. [18:15] WEBMASTER: On you opening site you say "make your site even cooler with the clickboard...." . Do you know that many fans don't experience it this way? [18:16] Lathander - I am not sure what you mean. [18:17] Webmaster - let me put laths question this way: the clickboard bites to some fans :o) [18:17] CyberT - There will be more. I understand you have greater creativity than what is presently up. [18:17] webmaster- im fine! web when will new pics be up and how' mk and ashley doing? [18:18] Marcie - There will be some new pics next week and the girls are fine. [18:18] WEBMASTER: The guidelines are experienced as too strict by many. They only de-cool our pages. Maybe my e-mail is a bit clearly in what I mean (and I all ready apologize if I might sound s bit rude in it) [18:19] Lathander - I understand, yes please e-mail me so that we can discuss this. [18:18] EVERYONE - The girls are going to London on the 10th of October and they will be doing a bunch of promos with Nickelodeon. Then they will be filming the next movie. WATCH THE SITE FOR DETIAILBS. [18:19] -=:Webmaster:=- hmm.. so i've got to unregister my site... can't i just put the offical site is ... and im not the Twins.. on it.. like i'ts already got. ect ect ect [18:19] Mel - Are you in contact with Lathander or redPepper ? [18:25] -=:Webmaster:=- BTW Yep i do have contact (well in a chat room and e-mail) with redPEPPER... umm.. Why? [18:25] Mel -- redPepper - please give Mel the e-mail address so he can ask me his questions directly. [18:19] == webmaster == Question #4 of 526: Speaking of creativity, I'm very concerned about point 3.4, especially 3.4.3. It means we cannot edit picture, should it be to make a cool background, a site layout, or simply a fun picture?? [18:20] redPepper - Send me some examples. [18:19] Webmaster: Is it true that Passport To Paris will be released in the UK? [18:20] Lathander - I believe so. [18:20] webbie- will the promos be just for nick uk? [18:20] Marcie -Yes. [18:20] WEBMASTER: COOL!!! How about the rest of Europe? A small step for the video, but one giant leap for Europe :o) [18:21] Lathander - One at a time. [18:20] == Webmaster == Ok! How big is your mailbox? :-) [18:21] redPepper - go easy , one or two examples is fine to demonstrate the concept. [18:21] This WHOLE thing boils down to the fact we make good sites? And we have to be eliminated for being good. You have to attempt to remove all our unique quailities? What planet is this?? [18:22] Jimmy - Nobody has eliminated anybody yet. Since you are more local I will try calling you in the next few days to discuss. [18:22] Webmaster - PLease do when you can :o) I am terribly disturbed at what is going on and the implication for the myriad of fans. [18:22] Jimmy - I will try soon. [18:21] I just wanted to know if mk&ash are going to have a new tv show and when it will start filmimg cuz i am going to cali in Feb and i was HOPING to see a taping [18:22] Danille - We are waiting to finalize the new TV show arrangements. No details yet,. [18:22] webbie- will the new tv show possibly air in brazil?? [18:23] Marcie - Possibly after the first season. [18:23] i believe this is going to damage mka if alll sites are the same u c 1 uve seen all [18:23] pure - All the sites are not the same now and they all draw from the same place. They will not be the same in the future. [18:23] webmaster: when u have checked my site can u email me about it [18:24] pure - Yes. Please e-mail me your URL [18:24] webbie- can you book the cruise yet? [18:24] Danielle -Yes [18:24] are the olsen twins actually in here? [18:24] camille - They are not here today. [18:24] webmaster- we got toak here 12 episodes after it aired in the us... meaning in nov `98.. and it still shows it twice a week! [18:24] MarcieMK- Cool, maybe it will work the same. [18:24] Webby - It just seems the guidelines especially impact the small, must youngest and creative fans in their most formative years. :O( [18:25] Jimmy - The younger fans are fine. I appreciate your concern, but that is not our major concern. [18:24] Webmaster - How are the twins BTW? (tought I just asked :o)) [18:25] CyberT -Very busy. [18:25] webbie- are u the one who decides theworldwide products and mopvies and series of the twins? [18:26] MArcie - I work with the people who do. [18:25] Webbie, sorry, this is my last Q! Do you know if I am allowed to put my cruise pics that I took on a webpage? or are they copyrighted [18:26] Danielle - I believe you can put your own cruise pictures on your own website. [18:26] Danielle - but you should not be using exclusive shots of the girls if possible. [18:27] webmaster: lol.. if she takes pics of the girls, she can use them. limiting which of *her own* pics she can use is not within your legal authority [18:28] FalcoN - We both know you are not a lawyer , but my response was a request not an order. [18:29] webmaster: i never claimed to be a lawyer. that's common sense. the request was unnecessary. [18:29] FalcoN - I know, but its okay. Danielle and I know each other. We can have this type of communication. [18:31] webmaster: ok. sorry for being rude, if you considered it as such. it's just the more i think about all of this, the more annoyed i become. [18:32] FalcoN - That's not fair. You should not be annoyed. I am personnally working very hard to make this work for everyone. You have been cooperative and I greatly appreciate it. You do not have to protect the others, I will not let them be harmed. [18:27] Webby, why don't post your email on the sweetin board? :o) [18:27] CyberT - I am concerned about being deluged with mail from people wanting to know the girls "height" I want to keep this address open to discuss only the URL issues. [18:27] webbie- u should send us the newest movies.. we have it in the video places.. but like in tv just to it2.... we have an olsen movie in tv here atleats once a month,. but its the old ones! [18:27] marcieMK - I will try. [18:28] -=:Webmaster:=-: i dont have ur email to mail u my url and discuss the website [18:28] pure - are you in contact with Lathander or redPepper? They have my okay to give it to you. [18:29] webmaster: just to ask something different ;-) : Any news on the european-register-problem? [18:30] Thorsten - I am awaiting final sign-off. [18:29] Gee, everybody's getting that addy. Prepare to be spammed :-P [18:30] redPepper - I hope not, but its okay to give them to who I suggested. [18:31] == webmaster == Ok.. I hope you'll be able to read my mail tomorrow :-P [18:31] redPepper - I hope so too. [18:31] WEBMASTER: Something completly different. The club kit hasn't arrived yet. But it'll probably come this week. [18:31] Lathander - Are you sure, I sent it out weeks ago. [18:31] and BTW =-:Webmaster:-= Mel's short 4 Melissa.. im not a he.... :P [18:31] Mel - Sorry - I shouldn't assume. Thanks for the clarification. [18:33] Okay everybody, this has been a great discussion today. I appreciate everyone's input. Watch the site for more LONDON INFO> [18:33] WEBMASTER: I'm sure I didn't get it :o) It can take a week or 2-3 for such a large package. Did you sent it by air-mail? [18:33] Lathander - Yes. but let me know if you do not have it by next week. [18:33] Have a great day. [18:34] Good bye everybody. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------