Announcement concerning 606v2

by Adam D Fri 23 Sep - 18:30

First topic message reminder :

Hello all.

The forum has now been going for just over 6 months and since its inception, we have grown more quickly than any of us could ever have imagined.

We have exceeded well over the 3,000 member mark and are closing in on the half a million post mark, to which we owe you our thanks.

We have had some exciting link ups in these 6 months since launch, and continue to work hard for you, the members, to get exclusives.

From competitions and Q&As to a discounted shop and sponsored charity, the last 6 months have gone by in a blur. We hope to carry on in this vein over the coming months and years, and will be looking to get bigger names and prizes as we move forward.

However, as we gain more exposure, we have also come encountered some issues, too, and that is the reason why this message is going out to you.

I recently tried to get a mini interview with Robbie Savage whilst covering the John Hartson Trophy match. I did manage to get interviews with some of the stars (Calzaghe, Gethin Jones, Hartson etc) but was knocked back by Robbie. The reason?

606.

Robbie was very pleasant but this is what he said (a paraphrasing of his comments, anyway).

You are the guys from 606v2 aren't you? I can't talk to you. I am not being an arse, but I am not allowed to talk to you due to the name. My bosses have told me not to get involved with you, that's why I haven't tweeted your messages.....etc

I was also told to avoid the BBC lawyer at the event!

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. Hero and I discussed it at the time and agreed that maybe it is better to think about changing the name of the site. The majority of people who would have joined from 606 will have done so by now - the continued growth of the forum will not be down to 606 members but they will come through other avenues - advertising, facebook, twitter, link ups etc.

The name 606 doesn't actually mean anything to anyone not familiar with the old forum, and it could stop us growing should the BBC decide to ever re-open or actively chase us down the legal route.

Therefore, we have decided to rebrand the forum at some point in the near future to the v2sportsforum.

And this is where you guys and gals come in. We are going to have ourselves a little competition.

We need a new logo.

So although there is no prize so to speak, you may get to design our new logo and be part of our history.

If you want to submit an entry, just post it on this thread (within a spoiler tag of course) and be a part of the v2 history going forward. The logo must fit in with the current colour scheme of the site, and the Mod and Admin team will decide upon the winner. Feel free to design a logo for both "v2" and "v2sportsforum" as we may use the "v2" brand elsewhere in the future.

Thanks once again for all of your support so far - let's now all work on the next step in our growth.

The Admin Team

by greybeard Mon 26 Sep - 19:39

Not sure if it can be used as a reliable ornithological text, though.

by Guest Mon 26 Sep - 19:42

This is true.

Thou shalt not trust impressions of mythical creatures.

by **Biltong** Mon 26 Sep - 20:50

Well to tell you the truth I saved 606v2 saved on my favourites as SPORTSTALK

by Kay Fabe Mon 26 Sep - 21:17

If the change creates more oppertunities and less possible problems then it can only be a good thing, fair play to Savage though, no-one can beat honesty

by Michaels, Sean Mon 26 Sep - 21:30

Is v2 ludorum rubbish? I think it will attract the more articulate posters such as towzer and myself.

by John Bloody Wayne Mon 26 Sep - 21:59

Spoiler:

by Michaels, Sean Mon 26 Sep - 22:08

John Bloody Wayne wrote:
Spoiler:

Lol

by Scottrf Mon 26 Sep - 22:22

Spoiler:

by Fernando Mon 26 Sep - 22:23

Scottrf wrote:
Spoiler:

by Michaels, Sean Mon 26 Sep - 22:32

Scottrf wrote:
Spoiler:

I thought truss wore boxers......

by TwisT Tue 27 Sep - 8:58

How about as a name....

SportsPulse.......keeping our finger on world sport

You could add a V2 in front of it if you so wish.

by barragan Tue 27 Sep - 10:17

surely if you're rebranding you're onto v3... v2 is history.

by barragan Tue 27 Sep - 10:25

hows aboot a name like 'kinetic threads' - maybe that would be better for a band.

by Cari Tue 27 Sep - 10:49

What about 060 - you could make an eye catching logo out of that, like Oxo and Omo Smile

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep - 10:58

How about DCVIv2?

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep - 11:04

Or XVIII:VIv2

by BALTIMORA Tue 27 Sep - 11:54

Can the new logo look subtly like a man sausage and balls?

by MtotheC's Wrasslin Biatch Tue 27 Sep - 11:56

How about;

Adam D's Comment Bazaar?

by Davie Tue 27 Sep - 12:04

Or Adam D's Bizarre Comments ?

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep - 12:06

Or Adam D's bizarre, comments?

by Rowley Tue 27 Sep - 12:10

John Bloody Wayne wrote:
Spoiler:

Genius, I genuinely did laugh out loud at that which is kind of ironic.

by TopHat24/7 Tue 27 Sep - 12:29

rowley wrote:
John Bloody Wayne wrote:
Spoiler:

Genius, I genuinely did laugh out loud at that which is kind of ironic.

LOL

by Michaels, Sean Tue 27 Sep - 13:05

Scottrf wrote:Or Adam D's bizarre, comments?

Like it.

by **Kenny** Tue 27 Sep - 13:17

24/7 SPORTS .............the sports forum that doesn't rest .

by Guest Tue 27 Sep - 13:20

KingKenny7Heaven wrote:24/7 SPORTS .............the sports forum that doesn't rest .

Already taken by another company.
This is the issue we are faced with, the domain needs to be available and we cant use a name used by an existing company.

by Michaels, Sean Tue 27 Sep - 13:21

Y I Man wrote:
KingKenny7Heaven wrote:24/7 SPORTS .............the sports forum that doesn't rest .
Already taken by another company.
This is the issue we are faced with, the domain needs to be available and we cant use a name used by an existing company.

Didn't stop you before?

by **Fists of Fury** Tue 27 Sep - 13:22

Going with Windy's idea of something involving Sports Lounge, I'd suggest v3 sports lounge.

by TwisT Tue 27 Sep - 13:22

So where are we at the moment then? Has there been a lot of talking behind the scenes?

by Guest Tue 27 Sep - 13:23

Michaels, Sean wrote:
Y I Man wrote:
KingKenny7Heaven wrote:24/7 SPORTS .............the sports forum that doesn't rest .
Already taken by another company.
This is the issue we are faced with, the domain needs to be available and we cant use a name used by an existing company.

Didn't stop you before?

It wasn't seen as a problem at the outset. (especially with the likes of ja606, not606 and new606)
Remember, when v2 was made, it was just with the intention for a few mates from 606 to stay together. We never thought it would become what it has.

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep - 13:24

SportStrops: Debate with passion.

Could have a nice mirrored logo.

by Guest Tue 27 Sep - 13:24

xTwisTx wrote:So where are we at the moment then? Has there been a lot of talking behind the scenes?

There has been yes. If anyone has some suggestions by all means share them. We are open to all ideas.

by **Kenny** Tue 27 Sep - 13:26

Would you still prefer to have V2 in the title somewhere or has that been dropped ?

by Michaels, Sean Tue 27 Sep - 13:27

Fists of Fury wrote:Going with Windy's idea of something involving Sports Lounge, I'd suggest v3 sports lounge.

Try googling V3 Sports lounge.

by Guest Tue 27 Sep - 13:28

Anything KK, all suggestions are welcome.

by Gareth_NI Tue 27 Sep - 13:29

Personally I think its rather daft to keep the v2 part (if 606 is being dropped), v2 was wholly fitting to the reason why the forum was started, or rather why the majority of users transferred from another domain.

Someone mentioned SOS, I feel thats a very fitting name/title, for quite obvious (...yet ambiguous) reasoning. Whilst it also ties into the inception of the forum in the first place.

by **Kenny** Tue 27 Sep - 13:31

Got the week off work so will get the grey matter turning over , when do you have to change the name ?

i do like SOS though .

by **Fists of Fury** Tue 27 Sep - 13:31

Michaels, Sean wrote:
Fists of Fury wrote:Going with Windy's idea of something involving Sports Lounge, I'd suggest v3 sports lounge.

Try googling V3 Sports lounge.

I did, no matches..

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 27 Sep - 13:32

Given that we were assembled from the ruins of the BBC's incompetence, I rather like

' Aunty's Remains.'

by **Fists of Fury** Tue 27 Sep - 13:33

Gareth_NI wrote:Personally I think its rather daft to keep the v2 part (if 606 is being dropped), v2 was wholly fitting to the reason why the forum was started, or rather why the majority of users transferred from another domain.

Someone mentioned SOS, I feel thats a very fitting name/title, for quite obvious (...yet ambiguous) reasoning. Whilst it also ties into the inception of the forum in the first place.

Oh that was the 'Sound of Sport' name that I suggested yesterday.

by **Fists of Fury** Tue 27 Sep - 13:34

KingKenny7Heaven wrote:Would you still prefer to have V2 in the title somewhere or has that been dropped ?

V2 doesn't have to be in the name. Any suggestions welcome.

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep - 13:35

Why not name it BC Sport and catch people making typos.

I thought you meant Six O Six by SOS.

by Gareth_NI Tue 27 Sep - 13:37

Fists of Fury wrote:
Gareth_NI wrote:Personally I think its rather daft to keep the v2 part (if 606 is being dropped), v2 was wholly fitting to the reason why the forum was started, or rather why the majority of users transferred from another domain.

Someone mentioned SOS, I feel thats a very fitting name/title, for quite obvious (...yet ambiguous) reasoning. Whilst it also ties into the inception of the forum in the first place.

Oh that was the 'Sound of Sport' name that I suggested yesterday.

Of course it was, or "Spectators 0n Sport", open to many an interpretation Very Happy

by barrystar Tue 27 Sep - 13:38

Fists of Fury wrote:
KingKenny7Heaven wrote:Would you still prefer to have V2 in the title somewhere or has that been dropped ?

V2 doesn't have to be in the name. Any suggestions welcome.

Turn it upside down - how about "909", which also has echoes of the dear old Beeb too.

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep - 13:39

We could always leave it how it is, and not talk to Robbie Savage.

Steve Bunce was OK with it while working for the BBC, I just don't think Savage wanted to talk to you.

by TwisT Tue 27 Sep - 13:40

There is already a sossports, and i am sure SOS will be a name a lot of people would use (quick glance at google confirms this).

That said I too love the name. We can have the tag that incorperates it....

Sportsfans On Sports
Sell Out Sports
Speak Out Sports
Supplies Only Sports

Brain cells going into overdrive now.

by Michaels, Sean Tue 27 Sep - 13:42

Scottrf wrote:We could always leave it how it is, and not talk to Robbie Savage.

Steve Bunce was OK with it while working for the BBC, I just don't think Savage wanted to talk to you.

Buncemeister doesn't do the 606 show every Saturday night though........

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep - 13:45

Michaels, Sean wrote:
Scottrf wrote:We could always leave it how it is, and not talk to Robbie Savage.

Steve Bunce was OK with it while working for the BBC, I just don't think Savage wanted to talk to you.

Buncemeister doesn't do the 606 show every Saturday night though........

OK, so we're missing out on interviews from Savage and Chapman? We can cope?

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep - 13:46

Are we sure that the BBC has the rights to the number 606? It is, after all, a number.

Do we assume that they might be suing a few bus companies in the future, not to mention anyone who is quite good at counting?

by Davie Tue 27 Sep - 13:48

606 The Number of the Beast Who Has Been On A Diet

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep - 13:49

You can imagine two teachers in an argument:

1: “What is 303 doubled?”
2: “Don’t answer it kids, you might get sued!”

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