Another bone of contention for us at present is attracting cast members to join a closed forum. In light of their recent letter I suspect Mersey TV have warned the actors not to speak to us. Any suggestions how we can overcome this?
Don't try. Seriously, if you've already royally pissed off the show's press office, then leave well alone and let things settle. Never forget that a fan site of any sort relies on the copyright holder either supporting it, or turning a blind eye to the infringement of their copyright. That access is not yours by right, so you either earn it, or learn to live without it.
Don't try. Seriously, if you've already royally ****ed off the show's press office, then leave well alone and let things settle. Never forget that a fan site of any sort relies on the copyright holder either supporting it, or turning a blind eye to the infringement of their copyright. That access is not yours by right, so you either earn it, or learn to live without it.
Sorry but I'm not one to give up easily. Whether or not Mersey TV support us, GH Online WILL carry on. Until now we've had cast members e-mailing us off their own backs, congratulating us on our work. They didn't have to, but we are delighted to have their endorsement and support.
We are not forcing anyone to contact us. I suspect Mersey TV have warned the cast not to talk to us (as indeed BBC staff were ordered not to speak to the TV Room). If they have, it's very sad that individuals aren't being allowed to make their own decision whether or not to approach us.
If anyone from Mersey TV is reading this and a gagging order has been imposed, I would urge you to think of all the free publicity you are losing out on.
Your website might not give them the type of publicity they are seeking, especially if they have moved from London to Liverpool and you're moaning about that and the accents.
No offence either, but in these days of grooming kids online, they may only want to endorse their own webspace and services. As their product appeals to kids, they have to be very careful.
I'm not suggesting you would groom a child for a second, by the way.
Your website might not give them the type of publicity they are seeking, especially if they have moved from London to Liverpool and you're moaning about that and the accents.
Although I make no secret of my personal views, I am trying to stay neutral in my role as webmaster and, if there is negative feedback regarding the change of location or accents, it's because that's how the fans feel and they have every right to air such views.
Mersey TV have themselves admitted GH Online provides them with wonderful publicity, but still don't want me to use their photos!
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No offence either, but in these days of grooming kids online, they may only want to endorse their own webspace and services. As their product appeals to kids, they have to be very careful.[I'm not suggesting you would groom a child for a second, by the way.
This is something we take very seriously. I resisted bringing in the forum at first for this very reason. But now it's up and running, it's going very well. Only once have I intervened and that was because of implied bad language.
We want to attract young GH viewers because they are the people Grange Hill is meant for, and they could share their views. What I don't want is for GH Online to become exclusively a nostalgia site; as everything was before I came along.
I hope that emoticon isn't meant to insinuate there is anything wrong with having a lover called Andy. Rupert, I'd understand -- but anyway, you want all the members you can snare, without alienating people even further.
I hope that emoticon isn't meant to insinuate there is anything wrong with having a lover called Andy. Rupert, I'd understand -- but anyway, you want all the members you can snare, without alienating people even further.
God, everyone here is so damn politically correct you have to spit your words out and pick through them before you say anything! If I am using an evil symbol it is because 1) I have previously mentioned Andy in a thread and 2) I have also stated categorically that I am straight. But I suppose that last statement will get me picked to pieces.
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Yes, it's the check trousers and the fluffy ears, isn't it?
Mind you, I've heard quite a lot of blokes wouldn't mind seing Rupert bear!
If only you'd said Nick, I'd have asked you along to the convention I attended in April where an episode was shown!
