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- ■ Ansi Collection - Series Four ■
- ■ News and Views ■
-
- "What a new feature?" Sure. I'll post commentary here from the previous
- month concerning ANSI and the wonderful world thereof.
-
- This month I would like to take a closer look at the networks I get the
- ANSIs from. Specifically, what BBS I call to get the mail from.
-
- WWIVNet - WWIVNet, in relative obscurity, sports some of the more
- imaginative ANSI animators. Though some of their scenes
- border on obscene, they are crafted with perfection and
- reinforced with color. The BBS I use to get the
- wonderful ANSIs is Birdhunter's Domain. They are located
- in St. Louis, MO and their number is (314) 772-6112.
-
- WWIVLink - The sister network to WWIVNet, WWIVLink was started by a
- group of sysops wanting something different in a WWIV
- network. They have succeeded. The basic genre of ANSIs
- that I capture from WWIVLink is stills. Lead by the
- world renowned Lora Ruffner, the ANSIs are stupifingly
- life like. Third Stage in St. Louis is the BBS I call to
- get these incredible pictures, but I won't give the
- number out, for the BBS is private.
-
- PC RelayNet - PC RelayNet is the hang-out to learn the ins and outs of
- ANSis. Greats such as Scott Carroll, Adam Rixey, and
- Neal Gamboa frequent the conference and grace us with
- their enlightening work. Mostly stills and color tricks,
- PC RelayNet is a great place to learn how to create
- anything in ANSI. Home for PC RelayNet's ANSI conference
- for me is Channel 1 BBS in Boston. The best BBS in the
- country, Channel 1 is always looking out for you, the
- user. Drop them a line at (617) 354-8873.
-
- InterLink - A relative infant in the ANSI game, InterLink makes up
- for any deficiency with wit and humor. If you are having
- trouble getting ANSI to work across a network, stop by
- here and lay your problem on the table. The man to see
- work is Ro-Joe Malacria, who is the political cartoonist
- of ANSI. I dock into InterLink via Comnet-386 in
- California at (714) 359-3189.
-
- What makes the variation of networks so neat is that they are all
- different. WWIVNet tends to attract younger people, while InterLink
- attracts older people. The ANSIs show this seam.
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- ■ Ansi Collection - Series Four ■
- ■ Introduction ■
-
- "What are these screens?"
-
- These screens are screens that I have collected throughout my
- BBSing. Some come from WWIVNet; Some come from InterLink; Some come
- from RelayNet; Some come from WWIVLink and even Some come from
- wherever.
-
- "Who did these screens?"
-
- Good question. These screens appeared on a public network. I am not
- taking credit for creating them, but I will take credit for
- assembling them into a collective package. The authors names have
- *not* been removed from screens if they were there in the first
- place.
-
- "What should I do?"
-
- Look at the screens, admire the screens, ENJOY the screens. This is
- a new art form, one which we will be seeing a lot of. If you get a
- chance, I would suggest making time, drop a note to your favorite
- ansi artist and let her/him know that you appreciate their work.
- ANSI art is an ungrateful job, but the results are spectacular.
-
- "Some of the screens move..."
-
- Isn't that great! Some very talented people have really spent some
- time making the ANSI cartoons you view. Being a vet of ANSI
- animation, I can sure tell you that it is TOUGH work.
-
- "Can I modify the screens?"
-
- Tough call. I know some people copyright their screens by inserting
- a little "(C)" on it. Is this "true" copyrighting? I would say yes,
- but then again, I don't feel like having any legal action taken
- against me for using an ANSI screen. In my opinion, I would say
- leave the ones that say "(C)" alone, but make every effort to
- contact the artist and ask for permission.
-
- "Why are you doing this?"
-
- I am crazy. Nah, just wanted to make sure that the RelayNet people
- have a chance to see InterLink's work, and that InterLink has a
- chance to see RelayNet's work. Oh, also to let the whole world see
- the WWIVNet's and WWIVLink's work.
-
- "How are they classified?"
-
- The Interlink screens start off as IN; the RelayNet screens start
- off as RY; the WWIVNet start off as WW; and WWIVLink screens start
- of as LN.
-
- "Is that all?"
-
- Yes.
-
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- ■ Ansi Collection - Series Four ■
- ■ Disclaimer ■
-
- I, Patrick Grote, assume no responsibility for the ANSI screens you will
- see. I take no responsibility for any ill effects caused by them
- including, but not limited too, hardware, software, physical, mental, or
- emotional problems. To the best of my ability, I have made sure that the
- authors of the screens are properly recognized on their screens. I
- assume no responsibility for copyrighted ANSIs that were transmitted
- over a public network.
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- ■ Ansi Collection - Series Four ■
- ■ Compensation ■
-
- If you feel the need to compensate someone for these screens, use the
- following as a guideline:
-
- 1) Drop your favorite ANSI artist a note thanking them.
- 2) Call Channel 1 BBS in Boston, MA. The best BBS in the country in
- my opinion. (617) 354-8873. They are PC Pursuitable.
- 3) Thank your local sysops. Sysops do a lot to make your life
- easier. As a former sysop, I can remember knowing that it was
- worth it when someone said, "Thanks!"
- 5) ...if you still feel like compensating someone, go to sleep.
- People just don't sleep enough.
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- ■ Ansi Collection - Series Four ■
- ■ Contacting Me ■
-
- There should absolutely be no reason to contact me concerning this
- series, but if you need to complain/compliment/clarify, you can contact
- me on Channel 1 or any of the numerous conferences listed above.
-
- -=> Patrick Grote 8/31/90
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