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*takes her chill pill* Whew! I was beginning to get upset! LOL, I'm glad it's all settled now. Thanks for hearing me out. Next time I'll be sure not to use "Source." Sorry for the mixup!

LOL I must be completely dense or something! This is a post I wrote myself, but I still have to put it in quotes just because I prefer to write in Microsoft Word? That just makes no sense though. There has got to be something I'm missing here. This is the way I always write if it's going to be something lengthy. Is that against the rules? It is difficult for me to write a large post in this small box with such a small font. I have a very small screen - maybe that's why it looks so tiny to me. "Sources" just means it is where I researched the information. I put it there in case anyone wanted to read more about the topic. Maybe I should have just named it "Additional Information" or "Links of Interest" or something?

Doh! Sorry I didn't realize that it had been moved. And I admit it! I did copy the words from somewhere else, but please don't jump to conclusions. It was completely written by myself and not stolen from somewhere... I would never do that. I wrote this in Microsoft Word because it's much easier for me to see the words, check for spelling, punctuation, etc when writing a long post - my grammar and spelling seem to go down hill when I get outside of word processors! Thanks for your help!

I think I might have had a post removed. The topic was about defining courtroom tv. I thought I had followed all the guidelines, but maybe I missed something? It was a bit long and researched, but I thought it would be of interest to everyone. So many peole think that stuff is real. Anyway, I respect your rules and the decision of the moderator that pulled it, but I would like an explanation so that I don't accidently waste my time writing another detailed post that gets deleted again. I hope it wasn't considered as the dreaded SPAM. Thanks for your help!

Thanks for the information! Maybe Google Adsense is the best way to go. I will definitely check out fastclick.com and adjungle.com. Per per click are graphical or textual link advertisements that pay so much each time someone clicks on the ad. Pay per impression advertisements pay out every time their ad is viewed - so every time the page is loaded. From what I have seen, pay per impression usually pays so much per 1,000 views.

I have seen quite a few web sites that are ad free and only have a small graphic in which visitors can click to take them to a Paypal payment page in which they can donate money. I have always wondered how well this would work - this is assuming the web site is content rich and well used.Have you ever donated to a web site? If so, how much and how long did you use the web site before you donated? I just have a hard time believing that web designers could make much money this way.In my opinion, ads make everything look ugly and I would rather do without. Would a Paypal donation box be a profitable alternative to gaudy advertisements?

I would like to make money from my website by putting advertisements on the pages and forum, much like Xisto does. So far my search has turned up some companies that I have never heard of before and have a hard time trusting. It seems like you hear more about the companies that took people's money more than the companies that actually pay out. These companies seem to spring up out of nowhere and die just as quickly. I know Google Adsense is legitimate, but I would like to know if there are any other good, solid companies out there that offer programs like Google. I'm looking for programs that will place banner or text ads and pay out per impression. I am also considering pay per click programs, but I'm not sure which would be best, pay per click or pay per impression.Does anyone have any experience with placing advertisements on their websites? What has worked for you? How do you get companies to approach you with offers for advertising?Whew lots of questions! I'll keep looking and post back here if I find anything helpful. Thanks!

What Is... Courtroom TV The Stage The angry plaintiff and the innocent defendant walk into the crowded courtroom one at a time as they’re introduced. The guard asks everyone to please rise then introduces the judge in a loud imposing voice. The stage is set. People across the world can witness the mockery of the American judicial system. Courtroom television is not real justice being served; it is an embarrassing debacle of the litigants’ lives. The Real Reality How many viewers know that what they are seeing is not a realistic court proceeding? The set is fabricated to look convincingly like a real courtroom — complete with austere furnishings, stern judge, comatose bailiff, and nervous litigants. The decisive rulings by the acting judge are legal and binding. The participants must sign a legal document stating that they will abide by the fictional court’s decision. Actual government law barely enters into the court proceedings. The average Joe or Jane could easily do the same job as any of the Hollywood judges. Does it take a law degree to get that self-important sneer down just right? We Eat It Up The show, Judge Judy, is surpassing even Jerry Springer and Oprah in America’s homes. We seem fixated by the misery of others. We watch in fascination as the litigants squirm under the all seeing eye of Judge Judy. We laugh at the improbable case scenarios: a mother of four children by four different fathers is suing her latest husband who didn’t father any of her children for child support. Do we somehow feel better about our own lives when compared to the lives of these people on courtroom television? Vigilante Justice Maybe some feel that real justice is better served outside a real court of law. In the real world there is no reward for being good and the bad guy too often gets away on a technicality. Is this America’s perverse way of getting back at the system that too often lets them down? The Honorable Judge? In truth, most of the judges on court TV shows are no longer practicing judges. They hang up their respectable robes for the tawdry gleam of Hollywood money. They don’t have to abide by any judicial rules or laws. They can say what they want, demean and insult as much as they want to get a laugh out of the courtroom crowd. They can rule however they want because the litigants are made to sign a legal waiver beforehand. For example, Judge Joe Brown hands down sentencing for theft in creative, unorthodox ways. In one of his rulings, he allowed the innocent party to enter the offender’s home and take any one thing of their choosing. Is this the real justice that America is seeking? Get the bad guy where it hurts the most. These Hollywood judges are for the most part cynical and sarcastic. They assume the worst out of everyone that steps in front of their bench; everyone is guilty until proven innocent. Their stinging insults are belittling and embarrassing and appear more like a play for the crowd than any real emotion felt for the defendant or plaintiff. The litigants’ private, often painful lives are put on public display for the entertainment of America. Even Judge Hatchet, the courtroom show known for the judge with a heart, airs other people’s dirty laundry. Often the litigants of Judge Hatchet need a family counselor more than a judge. If They Look Guilty, They Probably Are If the judges are the villains, then are the litigants the victims? For the most part, the litigants are low income, uneducated, and minorities. Unable to acquire legal representation, they come to court TV looking for justice for their petty disputes. The audience often wonders why the litigants would go to court over something so trivial. The litigants enter the courtroom with the assumption that the proceedings will be fair and complete. However, they soon realize that it’s the exact opposite. Their day in court is maybe ten minutes long, and their case is decided on how they are perceived by the acting judge. There are no facts or evidence, only he said she said. In the end, the litigant is judged on their character. Do they look guilty? Benefit of the Doubt To be fair, let’s say that the judges really just want to help people and the litigants really aren’t as petty as they seem. Judy Sheindlin explains the reason she gave up the bench for Judge Judy: For 24 years, I tried to change the way families deal with problems on a very small scale, one case at a time. Now I can use the skills I developed and take my message to more people everyday.Do either parties see the big picture, or do they see through the rose colored glasses given them by network television? The Cast According to columnist Roger M. Grace, who conducted interviews with former litigants of Judge Mathis, the show’s producers coach the participants. The litigants are told to interrupt often and openly insult the opposing side because it makes for an exciting show. Grace writes that “it seems clear there is a coaxing of litigants by the producers to conduct themselves with lack of civility”. If a litigant seems shy about acting this way, they are told that the judge expects it. Both parties are told that the other litigant will be insulting and attacking them, and if they want to win, they will have to verbally fight it out. When looking for a judge to preside over a court TV show, the producers emphasize their grand plan to the prospective Hollywood judge. The show will inform the audience, educate, and even warn them about possible outcomes to crime and bad behavior. The show will therefore be good for society as a whole. A network waving dollar signs and social charity could cuckold even a savvy judge. The Verdict Courtroom TV is a grand performance put on by network television, staged by the producers to be entertainment for America. Participants are paid to appear and the judgments are paid by the show. If a person doesn’t mind being made to look like a fool on national television, casting calls can be found at AudtionFinder.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------- [Additional] Sources: Grace, Roger. “Former Litigants on ‘Judge Mathis’: Producers Mandate Interruptions, Insults.” Metropolitan News-Enterprise Online 21 Nov. 2003. http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/404.png “Judge Judith Sheindlin: Presiding Judge.” Judge Judy. http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ Notice from KuBi: When copying thing off other sites, please use Notice from BuffaloHELP: Reinstated to What Is...? forum section. Added [Additional] in front of "Sources". Removed Oops there is a small section that probably should be quoted in this post. Is there a way I can edit the post to put this part in quotes? For 24 years, I tried to change the way families deal with problems on a very small scale, one case at a time. Now I can use the skills I developed and take my message to more people everyday. These are Judge Judy's words. Sorry! Notice from BuffaloHELP: Quote tag was not working, changed to CODE tag. Merged two posts.

Ha! Thanks for the great explanation! You mean I wouldn't even have to touch finger to key and this Cron Jobs does it all for me? Sounds absolutely wonderful! LOL Where do I sign up?

It has finally happened! A man has been charged with and has admitted to stealing a Wi-Fi signal. He was sitting outside in his van and using someone else's signal on his laptop. The owner of the signal noticed and reported it. It's so easy to find Wi-Fi signals that spill over because people do not protect themselves. According to the article, borrowing of Wi-Fi signals is a common occurance. Have you ever done it? Man charged with stealing Wi-Fi signal http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/

Hello, my name is areawe and I'm an mmorpg addict. I have always been crazy about RPGs. I was introduced into mmorpg by my sister who innocently purchased a copy of Asheron's Call over 4 years ago. Little did I know that I would be hooked for the rest of my life! I played AC for many years and have recently switched to World of Warcraft. I'm captive! mmorpgs have changed my life. I actually moved accross the country because of a couple I met in AC and grew close to online. I have talked to many people who met online and ended up getting married in real life. How addicted are you?

So many of us already pump our bodies full of unknown substances - some of them probably not tested all that well. If it's to help cure a disease like cancer, wouldn't you? I think people will try anything even if it is little robots in their veins if it means they have a better quality of life or a better chance of survival. Ibuprofen is my unknown substance. Who knows what's in that stuff... all I know is that is works! LOL

m-commerce stands for mobile commerce - that is commerce that occurs over mobile devices. This includes handheld wireless devices like cellular telephones, personal data assistants, and mobile computers.

Thanks for this great information. I have always wondered how to do this. It will definitely come in handy for the web site I'm currently working on. Hmmm now I just need to decide which one is better to attempt, GUI or Cron Jobs. How difficult is this Cron Jobs to work with? It sounds like the GUI would be easier but also slower to use? I've heard of Cron Jobs, but don't really know what it is or how to use it. I'm very new to working with mySQL databases. Any info is much appreciated!

Make every user to your website flee in horror at a mere glance. It's so easy, anyone can do it! 1. Be Inconsitent! It's easy for your users to get disoriented navigating the Internet when every page within your web site looks different. Navigation and page layout should never be consistent throughout the web site. 2. Show Off What You Just Learned! No matter how gaudy, it's good! Show off that new animation trick, or Internet gadget because it may not work with all browsers. With something flashy drawing the users attention away from the real purpose of the site, they will soon flee like the rest! Overly interactive pages with the latest animations that buzz around the screen create confusion and chaos! 3. Make Text Hard To Read Be sure to use dark text on a dark background, or better yet, light text on a light background - that's excrutiating for the user! Focus only on making the site look good. Readability is a thing of the past. Use lots of busy background images under the text. Be sure text is either too small, too large, ALL CAPS, and or decorative. 4. Make Pages Sllooooooooooooow... Load pages with fat images and lots of media that they don't even want to see or hear! Don't ever optimize your graphics in an image editor to make them smaller. Make every page so long that the user has to scroll down a mile just to get to the content that they need. Any combination of these 4 invaluable solutions should do the trick, but can you think of anything else that will make someone flee a website in a hurry? ------------ Helpful information about bad web design: Top Ten Web Design Mistakes of 2003 https://www.nngroup.com/articles/top-10-web-design-mistakes-of-2003/ Worst Web Design Mistakes http://www.hwg.org/opcenter/newsletters/tips/feb00a.html 4 Fatal Website Design Mistakes https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/71474 Common Mistakes in Web Site Design http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ Notice from BuffaloHELP: Moving topic to Website discussion > Web designing. This isn't really a tutorial but a cynical glossary.