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Haha, done! Ooo and I didn't expect those two to be together, but definitely works better than the old background. I would make the background stay put like my profile so there's not so much woozy movement.For the avatar header portion that lists this stuff:soaringeaglereducing ads and covering costs* Posted by soaringeagle on August 6, 2010 at 1:35pm in site suggestions and comunal site management* Send Message View DiscussionsI would either put a gray background same as the discussion box or make the text a blue or orange color to play off the blue and orange in the stones in the background and for a clearer contrast and readability. Probably blue since it's more professional and a calming color.Do you have the original lion picture?

reducing ads and covering costs

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I tweaked it. I'm excellent with spelling and capitalization (although I purposely kept knotty boy, etc. lower case because they're not important), but not grammar, so it could still be further edited. It's ready to copy and paste except for the portion in bold. An e-mail address should be included.Dreadlockssite.com is not profit driven, however, we will be accepting one or two reasonably priced advertising opportunities to help cover the cost of running and maintaining the site.We reserve the right to refuse to advertise any services or products that do not match the general philosophies of our members. if you would like to advertise with us, please e-mail us at [is there are professional looking dreadlockssite e-mail? example: dreadlockssite@gmail.com or advertising@dreadlockssite.com] with a short description of the business product or service you wish to advertise, a link to the site the ad will be directed and the desired compensation terms.We will review all applications quickly. Those we find acceptable will have an ad placed on the site for a two month trial basis that will then then have the option to be extended to six months or one year.Products that will never meet advertising criteria include dread wax, dread kits, dreading instructional materials or websites that suggest the use of dread kits or dread wax.Services that will require extensive review before consideration are locticians, dreadlock salons and dreadlock maintenance services.We will consider advertisements from many non-dread related fields however we prefer ethical dread related businesses.We are a non-profit driven website, we also reserve the right to take into consideration the ethics of products and services offered.Ethical green or earth conscious businesses will be most welcome.Why advertise with us? We are now the number one dreadlocks site. We now reach more people than popular (yet misleading) companies such as dreadheadhq and knottyboy.We are also a more ethical site and we have very flexible terms. Our only goal is to provide the best information available.

reducing ads and covering costs

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Hmmm...do other similar more established forums exist for the other two topics? Is that why there's no traffic?Personally, I would be active in the other forums if I knew more, but I'm not as knowledgeable.I think there's already tons of advertising going on, but it's been given away for free or there's been an occasional 10% kick back or something. I myself bought a few bars from Maylee's and I know someone just ordered and mentioned it in the chat room. I imagine we generate lots of sales for those in our shops and those that we discuss in forums. It would be great to make it mandatory to make a portion of the sales contribute to the forums. I wouldn't enforce it with our current shops (they can be grandfathered in or choose to do it on their own accord), but future ones wanting to joinIt might be cool to have some sort of code to mention and if you're a member of the forum, making a purchase $25 or more that you get $2 off and $3 goes to cover site costs or something like that.Other factors, when I first visited this forum I avoided it after my first click, because the site didn't look professional. But I ended up caving when every dreadlock search for information led to here. The background reminds me of awful 90's Windows desktop wallpaper. Something like this: http://www.grsites.com/archive/textures/view/source=archive/id=3325/ or http://www.grsites.com/archive/textures/view/source=archive/id=3359/ or http://www.grsites.com/archive/textures/view/source=archive/id=3591/ look more streamlined or realistic if a natural rock texture is mandatory. There are lots of other options on that site. The heading text can be altered to white or black to pop rather than the current issue of blending in and being hard to read. And I have noticed the improvement on the quality of the header image. It's not stretched, looks a bit better, but there could still be improvement. The dreadlock pictures to the sides could be higher res and not be repetitive. I would love to tweak it so it's flanked with high res images of your dreads.From a potential advertising customer standpoint, one that is barely just browsing the forums...the grammar and spelling is off putting. I'm not saying that everything has to be perfect, but the initial discussions can be edited and be more presentable. Also, this page http://www.dreadlockssite.com/page/advertise-with-us definitely without a doubt needs to be edited for spelling errors and grammar in order to be taken seriously by a new business person looking at the site.Lastly, does ning have an option for members to upgrade to a premium membership to remove ads? I would upgrade in a heart beat. Or members that go above and beyond with quality posts, pictures and videos, with enough content could receive a free premium membership or one with only one advertisement rather than several.Hehe, I've been told that I'm too over zealous and come up with too many ideas/solutions. I hope you're not too overwhelmed, but I'm willing to help.

Decided

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Twist and rip is definitely they way to go. A few things I wish I had known before doing it though:1) the best technique I've heard is twist, then rip three times for maximum texture2) dreads can be 1/4" square and still be strong3) it's better to do random sectioning for a natural lookI feel that most of my tnrs are smooth because those that were helping do the back thought that was what I wanted, so they didn't rip as much as I would've liked. Ripping more = harder to fall out. Also, my cousin did perfect sectioning and I wanted it more natural. And I wanted some thin dreads, so it would have been nice to know that I could have gone that thin. But it's all good, cause some fall out with acv and it'll give me a chance to separate them into sizes I actually want and make more natural sectioning. Overall, whoever is helping dreadlock, make sure to clearly state what is wanted and which technique to use.

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She's going to look like a spider head for sure if she backcombs, mehehe. I highly recommend tnr for smaller less puffy and less damaged dreads. ricky williams said:

if you do end up backcombing GO SLOW DONT RUSH and dont have 3 people helping backcombings not all that bad if you go slow and steady they wont take forever to lock up its just a cheap method but it does the job

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This post is deja vu. Much like mine ( http://www.dreadlockssite.com/forum/topics/filipina-with-tnr-bb-dreads plus size pics included) except I didn't think about being plus size. I focused on a different concern about being the only filipino in the sea of filipinos having to deal with older filipinos bitch at me, hehehe.I think it is difficult to find an obvious plus size girl because they tend to do the whole extreme upward angle shot that hides the double chin, focuses on the eyes and hides the flub in general. But I know they exist, because I admit it. I'm a fabulous fatty. I'm 4'11" and a size 16/18, but I rock it well because of blessed proportioning and a happy attitude. I'll take pics on Saturday and you can see my slightly more defined baby dreads on my charming chubby self.Hmmm...as for shrinking, I think long hair shrinks more than short hair, so there shouldn't be that much shrinkage. In the beginning it's best to wear a tam anyway, so may not even notice it. And if it's really a huge concern, I would browse through member pics. There's lots of short hair.I think dreads would look awesome on you and if anything they would give additional confidence to being plus size in a skinny oriented world. I've already gotten comments that the texturing is great and my hair looks sassy. Can't wait to hear what comments you get. I know your dreads will be beautiful because you are Welcome and good luck on your journey!

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I think with PayPal on Etsy there's an option to move funds from a bank account rather than a credit card. And if no bank account...there's always the barter section. Have stuff to trade for beads? In addition, I think some people might be nice enough to wait for a money order if you askAlso, I've seen some bottle caps crushed to act like dread beads. And there's hair wraps too that can be purchased at Michael's. Oh and if you have a Michael's nearby, Joann's, craft store, etc. in your area go there for beads. Just need to search or make holes larger.

celebrating freedom from dreadheadhq lies and knotty jonny clean misinformation

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I like it, but I really think it should include recommending 1 person. Because if everyone got at least one person to join we'd be double.1 - newbie dreadie loveor something like that, hehe. soaringeagle said:

i can add the member rank app thats kinda stupid i had added it b4 then removed it but now that were pro could add it again nothing on your page or by posts but just your freinds rank u its dumb..lol
perhaps we can start a site sponsor program for ppl who say recomend 10 ppl who join then u can post a site sponsor graphic on your page or something silly like that?edir: inspiration10= site sponsor25= dreadsite royal family50= kings n queens of dreadinessedit again100=tribe leaders MzElaineous said:

I had no idea he had gimmicks like that. I kind of wish we had something like that...less gimmicky and less money driven of course. But some sort of point system is nice. Like on other forums you get a little symbol by your name/avatar for donating or a fun subtitle for being a long time member or newbie, etc.
KnottyMama said:

KJC will sponsor anyone who is involved in a particular trade or is a performer of some kind (that he feels would help spread the word about DHHQ) and as a sponsored member you can purchase 'Ops' (which are usually less than $1) that are like achievements (one was... to submit a photo journal of your dread progress from day 1 to 6 months) and you get 'dread points' from doing that op that translate into discounts on DHHQ stuff you buy.

soaringeagle said:

btw what the hell is an officialy sponsored dreadheadhq dreadhead anyway besides having to sign a contract to never say anything bad about dreadheadhq

celebrating freedom from dreadheadhq lies and knotty jonny clean misinformation

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I had no idea he had gimmicks like that. I kind of wish we had something like that...less gimmicky and less money driven of course. But some sort of point system is nice. Like on other forums you get a little symbol by your name/avatar for donating or a fun subtitle for being a long time member or newbie, etc. KnottyMama said:

KJC will sponsor anyone who is involved in a particular trade or is a performer of some kind (that he feels would help spread the word about DHHQ) and as a sponsored member you can purchase 'Ops' (which are usually less than $1) that are like achievements (one was... to submit a photo journal of your dread progress from day 1 to 6 months) and you get 'dread points' from doing that op that translate into discounts on DHHQ stuff you buy.

soaringeagle said:

btw what the hell is an officialy sponsored dreadheadhq dreadhead anyway besides having to sign a contract to never say anything bad about dreadheadhq

updated by @mzelaineous: 07/18/15 02:32:34PM

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hehe, might reach more wax users on the other forums, but then again wouldn't want a bunch of people to fake it.