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EveryQ: Hello and welcome to the EveryQ Question and Answer interactive chat. My name is Keith, one of the owners of the site. We can now begin...
EveryQ: Tim and Joe
EveryQ: any questions
IN_Top: Well, for one, I've been curious how this all got started.
EveryQ: Joe, good question
EnglishTim: I also would love to know too, Keith
EveryQ: I was searching for some information one day and I could not find it..
EnglishTim: How the germ of the idea evolved
EveryQ: I was telling a friend the issue I was having
EveryQ: I told him I could create a site that had what I was looking for...
EveryQ: he dared me to do
EveryQ: and I wanted to give back to the community
EnglishTim: did he/she think you would do it?
IN_Top: Would that have been Robert?
EveryQ: So EveryQ was born...
EveryQ: Yes Robert dared me
EveryQ: I think he is regretting it now
EveryQ: since I have asked him to assist me
EnglishTim: And you proved Robert that you would succeed!
EveryQ: Yes
EveryQ: :)
EnglishTim: Was the information the first thing that became EQ
EnglishTim: ?
EveryQ: Yes
EveryQ: we have News Forums
EveryQ: and RSS feeds
EnglishTim: yes..they are very comprehensive
EveryQ: thank you
EnglishTim: My pleasure..compliments are due
EnglishTim: How did the rest of the site evolve?
EveryQ: The site grew from ideas from our friends
EveryQ: they had features that they wanted
EveryQ: the other sites did not provide
EnglishTim: And you decided to implement them into one site?
EveryQ: Yes
EveryQ: Our DirectoryQ section
EveryQ: for instance
EnglishTim: Excellent
EveryQ: we are collect gay owner/operated and friendly business
EveryQ: and posting them on the site
EveryQ: :)
EveryQ: Joe
EveryQ: any questions
IN_Top: How is this all funded?
EveryQ: via advertising
IN_Top: I certainly hope this is being logged for in the forums.
EveryQ: Yes
EnglishTim: do you physically go to the advertisers, Keith?
EveryQ: the local ones, Yes
EnglishTim: Or is it word of mouth?
EveryQ: mostly via emails
EveryQ: and work of mouth
EnglishTim: Do you ever have to deal with negative feedback?
EveryQ: not currently
EveryQ: there are other site similar to ours but do not provide the features we do
EveryQ: We are going through a site redesign shortly
EnglishTim: So, you feel EQ is unique?
EveryQ: it will look sleek
IN_Top: What's on the agenda for the redesign?
EveryQ: Yes, I feel it it unique
EveryQ: The agenda is more user friendly
EveryQ: better graphical user interface
EveryQ: also ease of use
EnglishTim: So it becomes a little more...excuse the word...sexy?
EnglishTim: as in eye catching?
EnglishTim: and flashy?
EveryQ: Eye Catching ...Yes
EveryQ: Yes
IN_Top: Has there been much of an issue with member turnaround? Members joining, visiting only a few times, then not hearing from them again?
EveryQ: No, not really
EveryQ: People visit the site when they need to
EveryQ: I want them to see the usefulness of the site
EnglishTim: Do you know what makes the members return to the site, Keith?
EveryQ: Yes
EveryQ: information
EveryQ: other people
EveryQ: fun stuff
EnglishTim: as in your original idea
EveryQ: yes
EveryQ: and let us not forget sex
EnglishTim: (I was in formal mode- didnt want to mention THAT!)
EveryQ: it is okay
EveryQ: we are all human
EveryQ: it is a part of life
EnglishTim: indeed....a vital part of life
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EveryQ: Hello and welcome to the EveryQ Question and Answer interactive chat. My name is Keith, one of the owners of the site.
EveryQ: Hello Bzee
IN_Top: So, how many non-Americans are currently enjoying EveryQ?
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EveryQ: about 35% of our total members
EnglishTim: Hello bzee
EnglishTim: Thats more than I imagined, Keith, if I may add that
EveryQ: Sure
IN_Top: So, it's definitely picking up international flair.
EveryQ: We have the MapQ link
bzee: Hi im just adjusting fonts and stuff thanks for the greeting.
EveryQ: You can see all members, events and DirectoryQ graphically
EnglishTim: Where do you see EQ going?
EnglishTim: Will it change direction in any way?
EveryQ: I see it evolving into something like Facebook
bzee: I like the chat sessions and the video relay.....talking to a group is great after a bad day.....
EveryQ: It will mold itself the way it likes
EveryQ: Understood Bzee
bzee: I like the set up as it is but i think when i get better computer equipment it will be easy to move around to the different icons
EnglishTim: So, you are encouraging us, the members, to empower ourselves and evolve EQ?
EveryQ: Yes
EnglishTim: Great
EnglishTim: Thank you
EveryQ: as I say in all the announcements
EveryQ: EveryQ is You
EnglishTim: ...
bzee: yeah.....it doesn't have to be all sex and stuff it could be laid back and mostly informative and friendly
EveryQ: Yes
EveryQ: as a side note
bzee: i like the great guys and yes the girls too.....
EnglishTim: !
bzee: i like the ideal that a guy like Scott Robbins chose me to be in this group and that I met Everyq and English Tim and In top
EveryQ: sure
EveryQ: :)
bzee: sorry for being wordy.... yes q and a
EveryQ: It is okay Bzee
EnglishTim: (It's very difficult for me to be non wordy!)
EveryQ: We encourage you to invite your freinds
EveryQ: friends
EveryQ: I do not mind at all
IN_Top: So, how long has the site been up?
EveryQ: not at all
EveryQ: the site has been live a little over a year
IN_Top: So, a little over a year, and how many members?
EnglishTim: (how to send an email to Keith)
EveryQ: Over 1000 members
EnglishTim: Has Scott made a big difference to site visitor numbers?
bzee: ok thanks Scott
EveryQ: He has been provided a space/area to be himself
bzee: yes yes and yes!
EveryQ: :)
IN_Top: I think that's a crucial part of here, isn't it? The ability to be in a space such as this and just be yourself, without outside degrading or criticism or such?
EveryQ: Correct
EnglishTim: I have to say that I am always very impressed with that
bzee: well put i agree IN-TOP
EnglishTim: Also agree, bzee and Joe
EnglishTim: agreed
EnglishTim: It struck me when I first joined
EnglishTim: A great welcome from people
bzee: I agree the invite from Scott and meeting the other guys was a real surprise
EveryQ: See
EveryQ: You should always feel welcome here
EnglishTim: Scott is definitely such a welcoming man
EnglishTim: And...I wish him every further success
IN_Top: Speaking of which, where is he tonight?
EveryQ: Scott is not feeling well
bzee: i agree besides being great looking he can hold court and the conversation is always refreshing and he's not bad to look at
EnglishTim: ooh dear...give him our best regards
EnglishTim: get well soon
bzee: I think we all a coming down with a little something tell him we are thinking of him and hope he gets better and have a good weekend.
EveryQ: Sure I will do that
IN_Top: Aside from Scott and MuscledJeff, are any others talking about having regular chats as well?
EveryQ: I will do an hour chat soon
EnglishTim: Really, Keith?
IN_Top: Vid chat?
EveryQ: Yes
IN_Top: So, we'll finally get to see a face behind the name.
bzee: I'd like that are you nervous?
EveryQ: Starting in the new year
bzee: finally the unveiling
EveryQ: once a month
EnglishTim: Will you be in a suit and tie also - Ive dressed up for this!
EveryQ: I will be dressed
EveryQ: well dressed
EnglishTim: I would not expect anything less from you Keith
bzee: are you the new Oprah since she's leaving lol
EveryQ: :-)
EveryQ: Yes I can be
EnglishTim: LOL bzee!!
IN_Top: With less spandex, likely.
bzee: you guys bring out the dog in me i don't know what it is? sorry
EveryQ: It is okay
EnglishTim: Keith, if I decided to do a video thing, would it have to be put to a panel ?
EveryQ: you guys are fun
EnglishTim: It's just an idea
EveryQ: No not really
bzee: deverse......handsome.....smart and very well informed huh?
EveryQ: it will be me and another person talking about the features of the site
IN_Top: Speaking of which, what do you feel is the least utilized section of here?
EveryQ: not really sure...I am thinking Polls
EnglishTim: Keith - and this is linked with Joe'q question
EnglishTim: Joe's
EveryQ: sure
EnglishTim: This is an observation, not a criticism
EveryQ: Okay
bzee: gotta go bell ringing it's my MOM! later guys and thanks xoxoxox
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EnglishTim: I notice that people view photos
EnglishTim: but do not tend to write comments
EveryQ: Yes
EnglishTim: Why do you think that is?
EveryQ: people are voyeurs by nature
EveryQ: most people are non confrontational
EveryQ: so they will view
EveryQ: vote
EveryQ: but not comment
EnglishTim: so wish to remain anonymous in essence?
EveryQ: because they cannot submit them anonymously
EnglishTim: I understand
EnglishTim: That was the observation
EnglishTim: Didnt mean to step on Joe's toes
EveryQ: We say that as well
EnglishTim: or critise
EveryQ: oh no
EveryQ: it is in our nature
EnglishTim: but I do find it a little..
EnglishTim: well...suppose so
EnglishTim: !
EnglishTim: I do agree
EnglishTim: But sometimes I feel like complimenting someone
EnglishTim: or commenting
EveryQ: so please do
EveryQ: you get points for it
EnglishTim: I have done so in the past
EveryQ: thank you
EnglishTim: I was just intrigued
EnglishTim: If you thought the same
EveryQ: :)
IN_Top: How long do you think the redesign will take?
EveryQ: It will be released January 2, 2010
EnglishTim: Are you excited about the new design?
EveryQ: Yes
EveryQ: very excited
IN_Top: Will any new features be debuted as well?
EveryQ: yes new features
EnglishTim: What is the one you are most excited about or pleased about?
EveryQ: there is a Follow Feature
EnglishTim: Oh...
EveryQ: You can follow your friend's interactions on EveryQ
EveryQ: in a list format
EveryQ: verses going to each friend
EveryQ: and looking all around the site
IN_Top: Ummmm, if I may ask, what's the point?
EveryQ: points?
IN_Top: Why would you want to follow your friend's interactions on here?
EveryQ: if I were to upload new music
EveryQ: it would notify you
EveryQ: or new pics
EveryQ: new blog posting
EveryQ: etc
EnglishTim: So it's a quick way of catching up?
EveryQ: Yes
IN_Top: I see. I was trying to figure out a reason why I'd want someone else knowing which vids I looked at or which profiles I went to or stuff like that. I was trying to clairfy the idea of following.
EveryQ: :)
EnglishTim: oh...would it have that also?
EveryQ: Yes
EnglishTim: Would there be a way of opting out?
EnglishTim: I have to admit that maybe if I looked at a certain profile, I would not wish that information to be made "public"
EnglishTim: I'm sorry to sound negative, Keith
EveryQ: Opt out of what?
EveryQ: I am sorry
EnglishTim: I was wondering if ALL my actions would be "followed"
EveryQ: did you guys give me your addresses
EnglishTim: as in....sent email to blah blah at 2:15
EveryQ: Yes you can set your privacy settings
IN_Top: Unfortunately, it's time I go. I'll get that sent to you probably tomorrow.
EveryQ: Okay
EveryQ: thank you for coming
IN_Top left the room.
EnglishTim: Thanks for allowing me here Keith
EnglishTim: And please send my regards to Scott..he is missed
EveryQ: okay
EveryQ: good night
EveryQ: thank you
EnglishTim: My pleasure
EnglishTim: and thanks for the opportunity to ask questions
EnglishTim: and , of course, wishing you every continued success
EnglishTim: continued
ColJake entered the room.
EnglishTim: Hello Coljake
ColJake > EnglishTim: Howdy Tim
ColJake: Same here
ColJake: waiting for Scott?
EnglishTim: Keith has some news on that front
ColJake: and the news is?
EnglishTim: I will let him explain, if he is still here
ColJake: Keith here and chatting?
EveryQ: he is under the weather
ColJake: hope not seriously
EveryQ: no
ColJake: assume he is cancelling tonight's viewing
EnglishTim: Big hugs to him
EnglishTim: Tonight??
EnglishTim: I've been very formal
EnglishTim: as in Q and A session
ColJake: and you stay up pretty late don't you?
EnglishTim: LOL!
EnglishTim: I came especially here..
ColJake: what do you do until viewing time?
EnglishTim: Me?
ColJake: yes
EnglishTim: I catch up on work
EnglishTim: or...maybe go out with friends
ColJake: it is about 1:16 am there isn't it?
EnglishTim: its 12:16 jake
EnglishTim: Scott is worth the effort to stay awake
ColJake: thought it was 6 hours difference
EnglishTim: !
EnglishTim: It's five hours Jake
EveryQ: It is okay
ColJake: see that now
ColJake: what is OK?
EveryQ: Col do you have any EveryQ Questions
ColJake: nope
EveryQ: okay