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What is Elephant Talk?Elephant Talk, also affectionately known as ET, was originally a digest-format newsletter distributed by electronic mail, and available on the WWW. It was started in August 1991 by its editor and moderator, Toby Howard. The Elephant Talk Web site got its own domain name in December 1997, and is maintained by Daniel Kirkdorffer. The newsletter allowed readers and contributors to swap information, write reviews, answer queries, collaborate on discographies, transcribe music, or just chat about frippery in general. The Web site serves as an archive of content from the newsletter, as well as additional content sent in by enthusiasts. Robert Fripp read the Elephant Talk newsletter, and occasionally contributed. The newsletter was discontinued after 1251 issues, and over 15 years of chit-chat, but the complete archives can be found at the searchable archives. What is ETWiki? So ETWiki is exactly what you'd expect it to be: the number one site for information about King Crimson and Robert Fripp. The difference now is everyone can contribute directly. All you need to do is establish an account and login to be able to edit unprotected content. We'll still have folks around to maintain a little order, but if you are familiar with Wikipedia and other similar wiki sites, you will hopefully feel comfortable here. |
ETWiki NewsFebruary 28, 2008Bad Behavior by Bad Behavior It appears that ETWiki may have been a victim of a problem with our Bad Behavior wiki extension that is meant to protect the site from being spammed. The result was it was blocking valid users from doing updates. Oops! But the extension has been updated to the latest and greatest and were back rolling again. September 26, 2007New Anti-Spam Measures Well it was inevitable. ETWiki started getting spammed yesterday and in defense a couple of adjustments have been made users need to know about. Firstly, you will not be able to edit pages until you've authenticated your email address. This change will help stem the tide of spam bot activity. If you have not yet done so, you are encouraged to authenticate your email address through your preferences page. Secondly, all accounts must have a password. Frankly, this was an omission previously. If this requirement causes you trouble logging in let us know. Thirdly, only admin users (sysops) can now move pages. Again, if you need a page moved just let us know. Thanks for your understanding. August 31, 2007ETWiki Marketplace Introducing a new page: ETWiki Marketplace. Got something you'd like to sell? This is your place to let people know about it. Just remember: sellers be nice and buyers beware! July 5, 2007ETWiki Logo Contest We're still waiting for your artistic juices to flow for our ETWiki Logo Contest. The rules are simple, and the prestige of being the one to create the logo that is viewed by thousands every day on every ETWiki page is immense (or at least we think so!). So submit your entry and when we have at least three good ones we'll determine a way to make a final selection. June 19, 2007John Relph, who maintains the stupendous Robert Fripp discography, including King Crimson, has recently changed the design of the pages to match that of ETWiki. While those pages are not actually a wiki, despite the appearance, you should definitely check the new pages out. They are still accessed at their usual address |
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