Announcement concerning 606v2

by Adam D Fri 23 Sep 2011, 6:30 pm

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 **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 1:49 pm

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

by Guest Tue 27 Sep 2011, 1:49 pm

Its not just about possible action from the beeb though Union.
606 has long gone, new members wont know what it was or get the connection. It could hamper our growth so its time for a rebrand to give us a new identity.

by **Biltong** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 1:57 pm

The vitrtual sports bar.

by **Fists of Fury** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 1:59 pm

I like that, Biltong, is it available?

by TopHat24/7 Tue 27 Sep 2011, 1:59 pm

biltongbek wrote:The vitrtual sports bar.

Like that tag-line/concept a lot. thumbsup

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:00 pm

I'd imagine so, not many people use the word vitrtual.

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:00 pm

I might be missing the obvious, but what does 'vitrtual' mean?

by **Fists of Fury** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:01 pm

Trust you to supply the usual amount of pedantry, Scott.

We could look at The Virtual Sports Lounge as an alternative, too.

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:01 pm

Damn you Scott, damn you and your quick-witted posting abilities.

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:02 pm

Fists of Fury wrote:Trust you to supply the usual amount of pedantry, Scott.

We could look at The Virtual Sports Lounge as an alternative, too.

And Union.

I like them both.

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:05 pm

The Vienna Symphonic Library might have something to say about it.

by Davie Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:07 pm

virtualsportsbar.com and thevirtualsportsbar.com both seem to be available, but held by URL "squatters" - these guys are like ticket scalpers - they'll offer to sell you a URL but at inflated prices

by Hibbz Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:08 pm

What about the Vitriol Sports Lounge? Bile on tap.

by John Bloody Wayne Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:21 pm

The Sea Of A Thousand Skulls, within which your hopes will go unfulfilled and your spirit will be defacated until you find yourself praying for death.

Y'know, keep it light.

by **Fists of Fury** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:22 pm

Got a problem with virtual sports bar/lounge...there is an Aussie site called virtualsports.com.au

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:25 pm

Virtual Sports is quite generic, don't see that clash as a massive problem. Is their name copyrighted?

by djlovesyou Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:29 pm

I thought he meant the 'vitriol sports bar' or have I been reading the athletics board a little bit too much recently?

by Guest Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:32 pm

Scottrf wrote:Virtual Sports is quite generic, don't see that clash as a massive problem. Is their name copyrighted?

We are checking that out now Scott.

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:33 pm

I like real sport though, not virtual sport.

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:34 pm

The sport isn't virtual, the Sports Lounge is. That's why it's not even really a clash with Virtual Sports IMO.

by **Kenny** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:35 pm

what about Vir2al Sports

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:35 pm

Yes, a lounge for virtual sports.

There are a lot of wrestling fans on here though I suppose...

Wink

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:40 pm

Union Cane wrote:Yes, a lounge for virtual sports.

There are a lot of wrestling fans on here though I suppose...

That is a real sport. It takes a lot of practice to get good voice projection and diction.

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:41 pm

KingKenny7Heaven wrote:what about Vir2al Sports

I really like that.

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:46 pm

HumanWindmill wrote:
KingKenny7Heaven wrote:what about Vir2al Sports

I really like that.

So does Russian rapper Vir2al MC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkwEAJ2I5e8

by Hibbz Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:46 pm

djlovesyou wrote:I thought he meant the 'vitriol sports bar' or have I been reading the athletics board a little bit too much recently?

I did too.

Hence the bile on tap "joke" Another wasted piece of witticism.

True genius is never recognised don't you know.

by greybeard Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:49 pm

Call the thing HobosHeros for all I care, just make a damn decision already! Laugh

by John Bloody Wayne Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:56 pm

"A Land In Which All Bald Men Shall Cast Two Shadows"

by John Bloody Wayne Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:58 pm

606V2

Spoiler:

We're bad and we're bald.

by TwisT Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:58 pm

Sv2

I can make the S and the 2 join together at the top in a logo (i.e S2) so it looks like a heart. Then a tagline of Love Sports......Join Our Community (or something along those lines).

Short, snappy and easy to remember.

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:59 pm

Sports4um

by Michaels, Sean Tue 27 Sep 2011, 2:59 pm

greybeard wrote:Call the thing HobosHeros for all I care, just make a damn decision already!

kudos to that man.

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:00 pm

3 2 Talk.

by greybeard Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:00 pm

Union Cane wrote:Sports4um

Looks a bit... hestiant Wink

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:01 pm

xTwisTx wrote:Sv2

I can make the S and the 2 join together at the top in a logo (i.e S2) so it looks like a heart. Then a tagline of Love Sports......Join Our Community (or something along those lines).

Short, snappy and easy to remember.

I don't think homosexuals like sport much or that would be a great idea.

by Michaels, Sean Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:01 pm

Union Cane wrote:Sports4um

It looks too much like it may somehow be involved with sperm.

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:02 pm

5p0rtD15cu5510n5.com

by **Kenny** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:02 pm

Union Cane wrote:Sports4um

i like that

what about

Vir2al Sports4um

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:02 pm

Scottrf wrote:I don't think homosexuals like sport much or that would be a great idea.

There are quite a lot of wrestling fans on here though.

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:03 pm

Union Cane wrote:
Scottrf wrote:I don't think homosexuals like sport much or that would be a great idea.
There are quite a lot of wrestling fans on here though.

Unfortunately for us they are all admins...

by **Union Cane** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:05 pm

by Cari Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:06 pm

Surely it should be something with WUM in the title? Wink

by Michaels, Sean Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:06 pm

Scottrf wrote:
Union Cane wrote:
Scottrf wrote:I don't think homosexuals like sport much or that would be a great idea.
There are quite a lot of wrestling fans on here though.

Unfortunately for us they are all admins...

Not all of them boxing

by Guest Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:07 pm

Yeh, some are founders. Very Happy

by Scottrf Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:08 pm

Cari wrote:Surely it should be something with WUM in the title?

Spowts FoWUM.

(Sponsored by Jonathon Ross)

by **Kenny** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:08 pm

Cari wrote:Surely it should be something with WUM in the title?

Sports4Wum Wink

by Michaels, Sean Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:09 pm

Pauline's Parlour?

by **HumanWindmill** Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:09 pm

Cari wrote:Surely it should be something with WUM in the title?

You mean, like PBF Sports?

by Hibbz Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:09 pm

Union Cane wrote:5p0rtD15cu5510n5.com

How about 5318008? The logo would excite the bats. The oldies are the goldies.

by TwisT Tue 27 Sep 2011, 3:10 pm

Scottrf wrote:
xTwisTx wrote:Sv2

I can make the S and the 2 join together at the top in a logo (i.e S2) so it looks like a heart. Then a tagline of Love Sports......Join Our Community (or something along those lines).

Short, snappy and easy to remember.
I don't think homosexuals like sport much or that would be a great idea.

Lol, I give up.

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