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Dave
12-02-2006, 08:58 PM
Hi. A lot has happened this past month at Talk Budgies, and this newsletter will sum it all up for you. Also, there are several announcements about upcoming events at Talk Budgies!

STAFF CHANGES
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The staff has gone through some changes this past month. Donna was promoted to moderator of the Budgies category. She demonstrated her abilities in the Budgie Talk forum, and was promoted to the Budgies category. Congratulations Donna! Also, a new staff member joined our team this past month. pal0m1n0 was added as moderator for the off-topic areas of the site. These areas include the Off Topic forums and the New Members Area category. Congratulations pal0m1n0!

UPDATED FORUM RULES
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A post was made concerning the Karma system, a reminder about behavior, and a reminder about signatures. To read this post, go to the following URL: http://www.talkbudgies.com/showthread.php?t=3575

Another change to the forum rules pertained to the use of "netspeak" on the forums. There was some confusion on this topic, so I hope to clear this up now. When I say netspeak is not allowed, I don't mean it's not allowed anywhere, any time, for any reason. I mean I don't want entire posts being posted in netspeak, with you knowingly posting in it. If you happen to slip every now and then, that's fine. I just don't want your entire post to be only in netspeak. This is what is not allowed. If you have any questions, feel free to PM a staff member.

ANOTHER MILESTONE APPROACHING
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Have you looked at the total posts in the forum statistics section (found at the bottom of the forum home)? We're quickly nearing the 50,000 post mark! This is a huge milestone. We're currently a little over 5,000 posts away from this. There's no doubt this will likely occur this month, which is why this is being added to the newsletter. In addition, we're nearing the 4,000 thread and 900 member marks. Good job everyone, and thank you for helping up (almost) reach these great milestones.

VERSION TWO
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What's that? Version 2? That's right. We're preparing to move Talk Budgies into Version Two. What exactly is v2? Well, to celebrate Talk Budgies one-year birthday (at the end of January), we will be moving into v2. This new version project will consist of many things. Some of these things include a major software upgrade, different format for usergroups, and more. Stay tuned for details. The senior staff is currently working hard to put this together. In the end, it should be great, and should make us better than ever. Keep an eye for announcements popping up in the coming weeks...

That will conclude this month's newsletter. You can discuss this newsletter on the forums.

A-n-M
12-02-2006, 09:09 PM
Can't wait to see what v2 will be like.:D

redgirl
12-03-2006, 10:46 AM
Me too, sounds interesting xxx

zarrion101
12-03-2006, 11:33 AM
Now the cat is out of the bag Dave. :D It's going to be really good and a nice surprise for all of us. :D

softie
12-03-2006, 11:42 AM
Oh I can't wait! Really excited for everything :)

my budgie billy
12-03-2006, 04:20 PM
i cant wait till january now!!

but we can wait at christmas!

BirdieBabi
12-03-2006, 09:45 PM
That sounds great! And I thought talkbudgies was great enough! Yes!

alicia
12-03-2006, 10:15 PM
ok whats the v2 thing?

alicia
12-03-2006, 10:16 PM
how come im still hatching
come on

zarrion101
12-04-2006, 09:54 AM
how come im still hatching
come on

I wouldn't worry they dont mean much on your position at the forum. Your still a great member if you're an egg to an old budgie if there is anything after that as well. ;)

zarrion101
12-04-2006, 09:55 AM
ok whats the v2 thing?

Talk Budgies Version 2 will make a massive improvement on the forum and it's features. I can't say too much but wait and you shall see. :p

redgirl
12-09-2006, 05:13 PM
I am so excited xxx

zarrion101
12-09-2006, 05:16 PM
I know, it's going to be so good. :D I believe Dave is starting on some of things early.

Things will come bit by bit, so surprises along your whole journey at Talk Budgies. :D

Rosie
12-09-2006, 05:53 PM
Wow! What a great suprise, can't wait till new year now! :p