The Leela Zone

[Reply #520 on:]

 

Originally posted by SpaceCase:
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The following is not to be construed as a complaint!   
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In the off-chance that one of the FM:TLZ webmeisters is reading this thread, when might we see the fan’fic section back up to accept new submissions?
 

Leandro is still having problems setting up the script. He's working on it, so sit tight. Yeah, I know, that's been said before. Still, it'll be up eventually. 

 

Otherwise, Graham, Leo, Ken, Teral, et al, keep up the fine work!   

Thanks for that. Much appreciated. 

 

Originally posted by Fryman28b:

I don't care if this has been asked, but what happened to Claw Plaque?

Well, the sections is still there. If you're referring as to why there haven't been any further updates on that section, it's because Scotty has gone missing, so it's not currently being maintained.

Maybe if someone can come up with a good one (I mean a good one, BTW), it'll go up and the writer credited.

[Reply #521 on:]

Oh, thanks, I just didn't know why it hasn't been updated.

[Reply #522 on:]

At least Leandro's working on the scripts.  Now I'm currently working on my fanfic "Sailing A-Weight" which I will post to the Futurama Madhouse message board and This one on the Fanfic/fanarts section. 

Once the scripts are fixed, my fanfic is going to Futurama Madhouse. 

[Reply #523 on:]

Again, in the off-chance that any of the FM:TLZ webmeisters are reading this thread, How goes the 're-scripting' (or whatever you call it) of the site?

Not to be construed as a complaint!

You know we're pullin' for you! 

[Reply #524 on:]

The Fan Fiction section is actually up, with most of the files already reconstructed. However, I'm on a 56k modem and uploading 15MB of files was a pain, so I want to check that they're all THERE before re-opening the section 'for real'.

[Reply #525 on:]

Dude - 56k?

We owe you a great debt.  Anybody willing to upload 15 megs with 56k has the patience of a saint.

I'm on cable broadband - if there is anyway I can help, let me know.

[Reply #526 on:]

Well, there is a way you can help -- I could tell the server to create a tar.gz file with all the HTML files currently on the server, and you could download that one (would be around 6 megs) and uncompress it, then run a little program I'd make to make sure all the files end with <!--#include virtual="/tlzright.html"--> (the magic line at the end of every file on TLZ that lets me know the files uploaded completely and correctly).

If you're up to it, send me an email and I'll give you the details and program back via email: leandrotlz@gmail.com

[Reply #527 on:]

I just visited TLZ, and the Fan Fiction section has been removed from the menu.  Why?

[Reply #528 on:]

I'm guessing they're trying to get it working and don't want anyone visiting until they're finished.

[Reply #529 on:]

I hope they fix that problem.  I still read a good number of your fanfics.  I miss the time of the Golden Age of Futurama fanfics.  Summer of 2003, where we had great writers writing regularly, Kryten, Allen, myself, Officer 1BDI and others.  It is a shame most of us don't write anymore.  I had to retire due to other commitments.

[Reply #530 on:]

OK, while Leandro does battle with his script, I've decided to recreate the Fan Fiction section from what was on my HD at the time of the Great Struggle Against the Script Monster. There might be some fics missing, the page might look ropey, and the scoring is still there, but I suspect all you want is to be able to easily read the fictions that are already up.

If you do send in fictions, don't expect them to go up before the scripts are finished. The resurrected Fan Fiction section is only temporary and just for reading what was already up.

Sorry for the delay.

[Reply #531 on:]

 

Originally posted by Gort:
OK, while Leandro does battle with his script...

Where's his cheering section again?

... I've decided to recreate the Fan Fiction section from what was on my HD...

Thank you, Zombie Jesus! I was beginning to go into withdrawal. 

... There might be some fics missing...

Better some of them than all of them.

... the page might look ropey...

So what?

... and the scoring is still there...

Big deal.

... but I suspect all you want is to be able to easily read the fictions that are already up...

*DING!*
*DING!*
*DING!*

We have a winner! 

... If you do send in fictions, don't expect them to go up before the scripts are finished...

Aw gee... Does this mean you can't take my thousand-page epic yet?   

... The resurrected Fan Fiction section is only temporary and just for reading what was already up...

Suits me fine.

... Sorry for the delay.

Sorry? Why?
For restoring the fic section?
Why are you apologizing?

You, Leandro, Graham, Teral, et al are doing a great job, and I for one really appreciate it. 

Keep it up!

[Reply #532 on:]

 

Originally posted by SpaceCase:
You, Leandro, Graham, Teral, et al are doing a great job, and I for one really appreciate it.   

Just for the record: Gort = Graham. 

 

Keep it up!

We certainly hope so. Have fun. 

[Reply #533 on:]

Yay! Fanfiction!   

Good luck with those scripts, Graham and all the rest! 

[Reply #534 on:]

Is it too soon to ask if we can have our fanfictions removed?

EDIT: I just read Kenneth's comic reviews. All I gots to say, Kif, if you weren't impressed with these 2 you're gonna be pissed with the others.

[Reply #535 on:]

 

Originally posted by Gort:
Just for the record: Gort = Graham.

>.<

D'Oh!

There I go, displaying my ignorance again... 

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Originally posted by Spacedal11:I just read Kenneth's comic reviews. All I gots to say, Kif, if you weren't impressed with these 2 you're gonna be pissed with the others.

Oh... goody... 

[Reply #537 on:]

Bah, come on, big deal. It's not like the Time Bender Trilogy and the prequel is a whole year worth of Futurama Comics!

... Oh, wait.

[Reply #538 on:]

Guess what's back and we can now take submissions of again at FM:TLZ...
 http://www.futurama-madhouse.com.ar/index.shtml

[Reply #539 on:]

 

Originally posted by Kif White:
Guess what's back and we can now take submissions of again at FM:TLZ...
http://www.futurama-madhouse.com.ar/index.shtml

[Stunned Silence]

[Dashes off to FM TLZ]

[Reply #540 on:]

In that case, I'm resubmitting Catastrophe pt. 5...

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No need, I still have it safely tugged away in my Inbox with a few other fanfics (including 3 chapters of Background Noise).

In fact it's the first to be added, once I get the last kinks out of my PC after the new install I did yesterday.

[Reply #542 on:]

Yes, lets bombard Teral like the good ol' days!  You'll be getting something from me soon too.  General huzzahs for the return of fanfiction!

but... but no rating system?  how will I know what's buzzworthy?!   

[Reply #543 on:]

You'll just have to read them all....   

Anyway, a quick runthrough of the fics I have stored away...

Kryten's Catastrophe part 5
Dave Vincents Background Noise part 13,14 and 15
Mitch's The Full Circle part 4
Layla's Misery Loves Company
SoylentOrange's Talora
Missy's Cyclopes Mama, Martian Mama
Purple Fish's What if-machine

So, yes, my inbox is battlehardened enough to take your barrage too, JEBRGES.   

And now you'll have to excuse me, I need to buy stocks in this company that is "poised for HUGE gains" and will be "the next rocket" , it's already "the talk of Wall Street" and is "generating a lot of buzz". At least according to an unsolicitated email containing free stock tips and inside information from a Cal Turk.

[Reply #544 on:]

 

Originally posted by Kif White:
Guess what's back and we can now take submissions of again at FM:TLZ...
 http://www.futurama-madhouse.com.ar/index.shtml

So Leandro finally beat the scripts into submission?   
Huzzah for Leandro!!

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I think it's one of the best Futurama websites!!

[Reply #546 on:]

you have my Talora fic already?  Oops...  Well you just got it again. Sorry   

edit: actually come to think of it, I bet the copy you already had was pre-rewrite.  If it's not too hard, post the one I sent today. 

[Reply #547 on:]

 

Originally posted by Corvus:
  So Leandro finally beat the scripts into submission?   
Huzzah for Leandro!!

Actually, us other webmasters beat Leandro into submission 

Well, not quite like that. The scripts were taking too long, so while a script may return later, we've decided to go back to it the old fashioned way for the moment rather than delay any longer. Still, Leandro deserves a lot of kudos indeed for sticking with the frustrations for as long as he has.

So I hope you all appreciate us using flint and steel, wood and stone, bricks and mortar, to build the fanfic section while we lug the boulders that are your stories uphill for you now.   

[Reply #548 on:]

That is good news.  I still have yet to send him "Forrest Dumps" and "Sailing A-Weight".  Good for you, Leandro! 

[Reply #549 on:]

Updated list...

 

Originally posted by Teral:

In the queue:

Kryten's Catastrophe part 5
Dave Vincents Background Noise part 13,14 and 15
Mitch's The Full Circle part 4
Layla's Misery Loves Company
SoylentOrange's Talora
Missy's Cyclopes Mama, Martian Mama
Purple Fish's What if-machine
PCC Fred's The Fifth Season, part 4

6 large (really large) fanfics left in the queue. Be patient, due to the the mideval methods described by Kenneth above, this may take several days.   

Now go read the new stories! Go, go, go...

[Reply #550 on:]

And just FYI, to those who sent me fanfics too, I am planning to put them up soon. Just waiting for some time to do them all at once. Trust me, they will go up. Hopefully in the next few days, all going well.

[Reply #551 on:]

Will you guys EVER relayout???   
It's been 2 years come on its TLZ Make a new layout or at least revive an old one(like the jungle queen or paint shop pro layout     )

[Reply #552 on:]

Come on, TLZ is a relic. An antique! I doubt they'll touch it. Besides, it's not so bad. It takes a lot of planning and work to make a new one, so don't hassel 'em. 

[Reply #553 on:]

 

Originally posted by Professor Zoidy:
Come on, TLZ is a relic. An antique! I doubt they'll touch it. Besides, it's not so bad. It takes a lot of planning and work to make a new one, so don't hassel 'em.   

JUNGLE QUEEEEN
 

[Reply #554 on:]

how come i emailed a pic 5 days ago and its not on it! 

[Reply #555 on:]

I see what you mean, MrShinyMetal.  I emailed my latest fanfics and my fanfics aren't on the page yet.  I can so relate. 

[Reply #556 on:]

Ditto... Of course my stupidity might somehow be involved also.... I emailed my fic...the 10th maybe the 11th and it's not posted up yet. I say if by a month it's not up, I shall send it again! No giving up hope to make the best site this time around.

[Reply #557 on:]

Oh my god you guys. The admins at TLZ already have an assload of work to do. You have to be patient with them ok? It takes a time to do all that beta stuff and what not and then they have to upload it. These things take time. They're trying their bests, you should all respect that. You're fics and art WILL be posted ok?

Also from many emails from teral and myself, he's made it clear that he is lazy as well.    wuvles!

[Reply #558 on:]

 

Originally posted by Spacedal11:
Oh my god you guys. The admins at TLZ already have an assload of work to do. You have to be patient with them ok? It takes a time to do all that beta stuff and what not and then they have to upload it. These things take time. They're trying their bests, you should all respect that. You're fics and art WILL be posted ok?

Also from many emails from teral and myself, he's made it clear that he is lazy as well.    wuvles!

What about the Jungle Queen or PSP layout? 

Let's start a petition 

[Reply #559 on:]

 

Originally posted by Spacedal11:

Also from many emails from teral and myself, he's made it clear that he is lazy as well.      wuvles!

I completely agree with your post and to be frank, an email I got from Teral this weekend mentioned the fact that he's worked nearly 60 hours this week. TLZ Admin have to make a living too, and in my experience of contributing to TLZ for the last four and a half years (admittedly I haven't submitted anything in quite a fair while) - they lead pretty hectic lives away from the Internet. But eventually, trust me, you will get your art/fic up there.

But if I'm brutally honest, and I mean no offence Pedro, but I think a redesign is fairly low on their priorities. 'Course, it'd be nice to see one if they did do one, but, like I say, the whole busy, hectic lives thingy.