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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, [http://www.cs.man.ac.uk/~toby/toby.html Toby Howard]. The Elephant Talk Web site got its own domain name in December 1997, and is maintained by [http://www.elephant-talk.com/cgi-bin/nph-obscure/webmaster%3D%25ET_ANTI_SPAM%25elephant-talk.com 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 [[Fripp Posts | 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 [http://et.stok.ca/ searchable archives].

== What is ''ETWiki''? ==

[[Image:etwiki.gif|right|thumb|90px|cleaning|link=why:Cleaning]] Following the end of the newsletter, and the recognition that other sites on the Web provide terrific forums for chit chat it was determined that it made sense to convert the old ET Web site into a wiki site. After all, the content had been contributed over time by our readers, and this way, the archives could grow more organically.

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 [[Special:Userlogin | 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 [http://www.wikipedia.com/ Wikipedia] and other similar wiki sites, you will hopefully feel comfortable here.

== Donations Always Welcome ==

Although both ETWiki is a completely free resource, and will always remain so, it inevitably has running costs, such as hosting and domain name fees. If you'd care to make a donation, however small, towards the upkeep of ETWiki, we'd be very grateful.

[[Image:x-click-but04.gif|left]] All you need to do is follow this [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=tobyhoward%40gmail%2ecom&item_name=Elephant%20Talk%20donation&no_shipping=1&return=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ecs%2eman%2eac%2euk%2f%7etoby%2fetthx%2ehtm&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8 PayPal link], and log in with your PayPal account or, if you don't have one, create one. All proceeds will be managed by Toby Howard. Thank you!

Another way you can help out is by occasionally visiting the links in the Google Ads we're running in the sidebar. We hope these are unobtrusive to the eye, but they might actually help pay for this site if we get a decent click through rate.

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== ETWiki News ==

==== September 16, 2014 ====

'''King Crimson 2014 on Tour'''

The King Crimson tour is in [http://www.dgmlive.com/tour.htm?artist=35&tour_year=2014 full swing], and the band have recorded a message to all those that come to see them play.

Download and listen to it [http://www.dgmlive.com/archive.htm?artist=35&show=1946 here].

[[User:Daniel K|Daniel K]] ([[User talk:Daniel K|talk]]) 02:18, 16 September 2014 (EDT)

==== September 4, 2014 ====

'''King Crimson 2014 Tour Begins Next Week'''

King Crimson are back on the road beginning September 9th!

The full list of tour dates are at [http://www.dgmlive.com/tour.htm?artist=35&tour_year=2014 the DGM site].

While you wait you can catch up with the preparations by viewing short videos being posted at the new [https://www.youtube.com/kingcrimson King Crimson YouTube channel].

[[User:Daniel K|Daniel K]] ([[User talk:Daniel K|talk]]) 00:01, 5 September 2014 (EDT)

==== September 26, 2013 ====

'''King Crimson Mark VIII Announced'''

Robert Fripp has announced in [http://www.dgmlive.com/diaries.htm?artist=&show=&member=3&entry=24091 his diary] that a new incarnation of King Crimson is forming with Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin, Pat Mastelotto, Tony Levin, Mel Collins, Jakko Jakszyk and Fripp. More details can be had on the [http://www.dgmlive.com/news.htm DGM News pages].

[[User:Daniel K|Daniel K]] ([[User talk:Daniel K|talk]]) 02:53, 27 September 2013 (EDT)

==== May 2, 2013 ====

'''Renewed Hosting'''

Nothing to report other than we've renewed hosting this site for another 3 years, fully paid for by Google Ad dollars (thanks for clicking on them) so it isn't going away any time soon.

And here's a nice treat for you sent to us by guitarist Wesley Buirkle of his band "Starless" with John Wetton on vocals performing the classic Crim track: {{#ev:youtube|fvAhBCE40do}}

[[User:Daniel K|Daniel K]] ([[User talk:Daniel K|talk]]) 23:19, 2 May 2013 (EDT)

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