Okay, so I haven't been active. But then again, most people AREN'T on this blog anyways. I'm going to eventually pick back on the interviews, but there was VERY little interest in the last on. So there wasn't too much point.

 I hope get some stuff up soon.

Well, for those few who might have checked back here a few times since the last review to see if anything new was up…well…sorry it’s been so quiet.

It’s been quite busy recently - school, homework, skiing (high school team), Knowledge Bowl, Speech (something new this year that I’m enjoying quite a bit), and just trying to get some free time in is causing my time to be completely filled up. Not to mention family conflicts (not fights…more like other siblings activities and such).

I hope to have the other part of the review up soon.

Later! 

There’s not much new going on, but I’ll be reorganizing and creating the second part of the Tri-Interview. I hope to have that done in a week or two.

With everything that has been happening recently, it’s been a struggle to get everything together for what I dub the Ace of Spades Tri-Interview Part One. After this interview, another three websites will be interviewed to be part of the part deux to this project. There is a possibility of a part three, but I’m not sure. Without further ado, I would like to present to you three wonderful websites: Starfish Factory, Sparrowhawk’s Nest, and Phoenix Fire. Each of the admins has been very cooperative with the project and has been more than willing to fill out the questions I asked them. I ask that you please visit each of them by clicking on the links provided by their respective buttons.

I hope you’ll enjoy Ace of Spades’ Tri-Interview: Part One.

INTERVIEW WITH LIVYVAZZ OF STARFISH FACTORY

1. What is Starfish Factory?
Starfish Factory is a forum where people from all over the world can get together and talk about things that they enjoy.
2. Why did you start Starfish Factory?
I started Starfish Factory because I generally love making forums and I love starfish.
3. Where would you say most of the members come from? (do you get them through affiliates, places where you place an ad, Google, etc.)
Well I would say all my members come from forums that I’m a member of, I haven’t submitted SF onto any search engines, however I’m affiliates with Pink Imoen, Legends and Evening Sparkles.
4. What makes Starfish Factory unique?
Um…that’s a hard one. I think it’s the fact that the whole board names are named after things from the sea.
5. What are you goals for Starfish Factory for 2006?
Well, my main goals are to have a great time and everyone else to have a great time, to get more active and valuable members and gaining more hits by the day.
6. Any final comments?
Thank you for giving me this opportunity.

CHECK OUT STARFISH FACTORY:

(Starfish Factory is currently closed for an unknown amount of time)

Starfish Factory

INTERVIEW WITH SPARROWHAWK OF SPARROWHAWK’S NEST

1. What is Sparrowhawk’s Nest? (Describe the forum a bit)
Sparrowhawk’s nest is my little site for anyone who is too intimidated by the huge sites. We are a friendly community with lots of fun activities.
2. What makes your site unique from the other forums?
The people who come here everyday. Everyone has a different personality and they are all quite interesting to listen and talk to.
3. I noticed the name “Lome” in the URL. How did you come to run a LOME site?
Because this site used to be the old L.O.M.E. Productions, until Linkmax found a better web host.
4. Why should people come to your forum?
Because we have lots to offer them, despite our small size, like a warm welcome, custom title, a sig/avatar set if they want it and a decent variety of user groups to join.
5. Any final comments?
Have a super great day everyone!

CHECK OUT SPARROWHAWK’S NEST:

 Sparrowhawk’s Nest

INTERVIEW WITH GOKU OF PHOENIX’S FIRE

1. What is Phoenix’s Fire? (Describe the site)
Phoenix’s Fire is basically the third site in the LOME loop, but I like to think that it is much more than that.
2. What makes your site unique?
I’m not really sure what EXACTLY makes this place different from other sites. But if I had to pick something, I would say that it’s the wonderful people who join our little hovel. They bring they’re individual personalities together and really make this little place feel special.
3. In one word, describe your members.
Unique.
4. How did this site come into being?
Well, I originally made this site because I was tired of being the only one out of the three of us who didn’t have their own web forum.
5. What are your goals for 2006?
To get more members and make this place a fun place to be.
6. Any final comments?
I hope that you have a fun filled day! And I also want you to enjoy being a member here.

CHECK OUT PHOENIX’S FIRE:

Phoenix’s Fire

THANK YOU FOR READING THIS REVIEW. PLEASE VISIT ALL OF THE WEBSITES THAT WERE INTERVIEWED.

Come back often…we’ll be having Part Deux in a short amount of time!

Today, tragic news came in about the thirteen miners stuck down in the shaft. Only one has survived after reports came in that all but one had lived. After rejoice coming to the families’ and media’s faces, they were all let down to hear the terrible news this morning.

I ask for a moment of silence, perhaps prayer, or just to think for a while - what it would be like to be related to one of those people. If it had been your father, uncle, grandfather, or close friend down there.

More on the story here.

A much needed update on all websites! I have the break-down on who’s hot, who’s not, and who’s livin’ on the edge.

Pink Imoen: Still going strong, Pink Imoen continues to flourish with its strong member count and activity. Also, the topsites are still rising, with several new members since the last time I updated on forum goings.

Xero’s Gaming Forum: Similiar to Pink Imoen, this site is growing like crazy. There is never a time when I CAN’T find something new to talk about over there.

Sims 2 Talk: More slow times ahead. Activity has picked up a bit - especially in the Open for Business and Anything forum, but posts are rarely more than five to ten a day.

Spore: Spore is currently in a decline after the surge from members XGF joining during the affiliation process and the review of their website. Right now posts are ranging from 1-5 a day and with luck some new info will come out on the game soon!

Remember, if you wish to have your site ‘added to the feed’, then you will have to contact me at one of the above websites (Spore and Sims 2 Talk are the best).

Not news or anything…but I changed the skin…not that there are many choices.

A belated Happy New Year to everyone! Best wishes to all!

A review is coming soon! I have a totally different idea…

My cousin was here this weekend so I was unable to do any work on it. I expect a Friday release, but possibly later.

As I suspected, the review at Xero’s Gaming Forum was the real boost for this site’s popularity for a while.

Because of that, to make this blog worthwhile, I’ll have to make another review soon.

However, I will not be making the review this weekend, most likely. Why? I’ll be visiting my grandparents. My dad and my grandpa want to go hunting with ‘all the boys’ and we’re also having our Christmas with them. I might possibly be staying for the entire weekend, meaning I’d have some, but not much time to work on my review.

I think I’ll be working on a slightly different angle this time, and with a smaller forum.

I’ll leave you with that.

To everyone…I wish you all a belated Christmas! I have been absent for these last few days due to family, food, and presents. What can I say - it’s Christmas?

A short list of what I got:

-Bose iPod Speakers dock (to crank out the tunes)

-Harry Potter on PSP

-Gift cards

-Books

-Candy

-Clothes

Feel free to share some of the things you got this Christmas (or other holiday, I suppose).