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    marye
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    Welcome back!

    Whether you're new here or a longtime resident of Dead.net, you may want a bit of assistance getting your bearings.

    In the navigation bar at the top of the page:

    The Store is the place for official Grateful Dead merchandise. It's the place to order things, and also launching pad for a lot of lively discussion, mostly in the thread for the most recent release.

    Archive includes photos, artwork, memorabilia, etc. from the Grateful Dead's long history.

    News is the place for announcements from Dead.net

    Dead 101 has information about band and family members

    Community is home to tape trading, tour tales, ticket exchange, numerous discussions and recommendations of everything from bands to books, and more. 

    But wait, where did that feature go?

    Looking for Chat? Recent Posts?  You'll find them in a menu that appears if you hover your cursor over your avatar photo up there in the upper right.

    If you get confused...

    Listen to the music play. But if that doesn't help in the moment, send a PM to marye and we'll do our best to assist. Thanks!

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  • TigerLilly
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    Yeah who's idea?
    This is just horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugly, clunky (even for an experienced net user) ugly...really sorry for all this negativity. I am NOT a person who is opposed to new things, but this new look is dreadful! And figuring it out will NOT attract new users, I am relatively sure!
  • vcassan
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    Thanks Unkle
    Thanks Unkle Sam for the advice. Logging in to the site worked. Now my issue is that I aparently have to stay logged into the site at all times? I work in web security and I have a GIANT problem with this. Not to mention that anybody who has never been to the site or isn't a member is aparently not welcome because thay'll never be able to see the home page without "backdooring in." Doesn't sound very GD to me. Just an observation.
  • unkle sam
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    while I'm at it
    I've got to comment about this new web site. Who's idea was this? Gone is the nice warm and friendly feeling I got when I use to view these pages, now, it looks like everyother site. It is generic, plain, simple, nonfriendly and hard on these old eyes. Why would you do this? I'm all for progress, but when it goes against all that is good, well it's just wrong. I wouldn't have even known I was on the Grateful Dead's web site if it wasn't for the steelie under that god awful grateful logo lettering. Gone are the good old trippy letters that use to grace this page, the way it is set up, the topics are too many and too cluttered, very difficult to navigate or even find what you need, the boarders make my eyes twinge and if stared at long enough might cause convulsions :) I don't like the way the posts show up on the pages either, just my opinion but I liked the old site when it had planets on the home page and you navigated thru space, now that's what the dead were all about.
  • unkle sam
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    vcassan
    yeah, I too had this problem, followed your same steps, I serched on bing, then acessed the site through the search engine, which worked, then rebookmarked the site, all this after I logged in, once logged in, seems to work ok, hope this helps some, once you get to site thru search engine, log in, then rebookmark, worked for me.
  • vcassan
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    Can't get to site through home page.
    I can't seem to get to site either by typing www.dead.net into address bar or by clicking on bookmark. It prompts me to download a zip file which in turn puts me in loop back to the original download prompt. Was able to get to site by searching for dead net and going in through other pages on the site. Once on the site I can navigate fine. Tried replacing my bookmark once on the site. Still doesn't navigate to page and prompts me to download zip file again. Please help
  • marye
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    pretty well documented
    between the dictionary origin and Alan Trist's subsequent "The Water of Life" book that retells the original folk tale that inspired the name.
  • RMEmmons
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    Name of band
    Been a Deadhead for 40 years. Just a comment hopefully not to much death threats.. the reason why they choose their name for the band
  • marye
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    Wharfrat
    send me a PM and we'll figure it out.
  • Anonymous (not verified)
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    hmmm
    Well, I guess I'm having trouble with it. I go to the edit link, but I just don't see an option that says USERNAME. I don't know. Thank you for the help though.
  • marye
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    on your My Account page
    there should be an Edit tab. Click it and go to the relevant box, edit to what you'd like, and Save. That should do it. If you have trouble lemme know. You can also change your password.
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Welcome back!

Whether you're new here or a longtime resident of Dead.net, you may want a bit of assistance getting your bearings.

In the navigation bar at the top of the page:

The Store is the place for official Grateful Dead merchandise. It's the place to order things, and also launching pad for a lot of lively discussion, mostly in the thread for the most recent release.

Archive includes photos, artwork, memorabilia, etc. from the Grateful Dead's long history.

News is the place for announcements from Dead.net

Dead 101 has information about band and family members

Community is home to tape trading, tour tales, ticket exchange, numerous discussions and recommendations of everything from bands to books, and more. 

But wait, where did that feature go?

Looking for Chat? Recent Posts?  You'll find them in a menu that appears if you hover your cursor over your avatar photo up there in the upper right.

If you get confused...

Listen to the music play. But if that doesn't help in the moment, send a PM to marye and we'll do our best to assist. Thanks!

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I remember back in the 70's listening to a tape with PigPen and Janis Joplin singin' Lovelight together. Most of my tapes back then where either Port Chester or Fillmore East. Does anyone know what show that was? "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." (Jimi Hendrix)
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Ixtlanvet thinks that he should be able to find one here somewhere...
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it is however a much requested feature, and duly noted.
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Ixtlanvetloves marye :)
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So many years later, I still miss hearing his voice, picking on the guitar, and experiencing a GD show. In 90 when Brent died, the GD sound was never the same. Seventeen years later and twelve years since Jerry left us, I still feel lost. Does anyone else feel the same? My heart is comforted by all the great recordings, but I still miss him. A friend of mine introduced me to the GD 30 years ago, and my life has been forever changed for the better. It was the best time of my life! Thank you for all the wonderful memories! Holly
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I uploaded some fan photos and now I can't find them or do they take awhile to show up?
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have to be checked in by admin staff folks. give 'em a little time on a Sunday. the pics will get there!
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Thank you izzie I will check later!!

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I get it, I'm not allowed to start a new topic. :-p is that, like.....ever? ~I was concealed Now I am stirring And I will lay my love around you...~
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If you send me or izzie a PM about the topic you want to start, we're usually pretty responsive. So please do!

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I don't really have anything off hand....It's just that message at the top of the page telling me I'm not allowed to....:-D ~I was concealed Now I am stirring And I will lay my love around you...~
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That's just the way things are set up here, but we're really pretty good about starting topics when people ask for them. Honest. Please send me or Izzie a PM and we'll deal.

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Nope. I got nothing offhand.....It's just that it keeps telling me I'm not allowed to....:-D Once a rebel..... ~I was concealed Now I am stirring And I will lay my love around you...~
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jerry and steve martin jamming together - Altamont movie? clips?
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could you be more specific about what you're trying to do, as you just posted something to a forum just fine.
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Danni <8) I haven't been here in ages ~ Had no computer. Used to have fun on political discussions with Larry the Duck and got Miracles from Dr Glue, Dutch, jillybean & jellyben, had a lovely friendship with BlueJayWay... Just wanting to get back in touch, but can't really figure the new site out! luvmedo dannisoo
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Some of those folks you mention hang out on DNC more than here I think, so if you don't hear from them hereabouts you might try over there. Don't be a stranger here though!
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Thanks for the link! That one I recognize. But I shall be coming back here as well! Gratefully Deadicated, Danni <8)
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make yourself at home!
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I need a ride from Ithaca ny to Nokia for last show, 11/18. I will pay for gas hotel room a ticket, basically everything but food. Needs to be vehicle with large trunk area to carry handicap scooter, as I am disabled. If interested email me at gotphil@hotmail.com Peace Ron
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this isn't quite that kind of basic navigation. Try the Ride Board topic...
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I'm having trouble uploading "fan photos".........keeps changin' the main photo.....or does nuthin' at all......I'm not too 'puter savey, but starting to feel kinda moronic....he he
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Who are the farmers of these "vines," and who and what is bein' harvested?I see the lists.......read the posts about people gettin' upset. Could someone kindly explain to me the proper "vines" etiquitte? Gone are the days we stopped to decide........where we should go......we just ride.
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Welcome, come into the garden!It's a grate garden. Pick your vine, go to the last page, scroll down and find the latest list. Then copy the list in full and paste it to your "post new comment". Add your name to the end of the list. Feel free to comment. Post your comment. Then e-mail the person just before you on the list with your address so they can send it to you. Check back every so often to see where it's at. All that is asked is that you post back to vine when you receive it, try to copy it within a few days and post again when you send it out to the next person. Helps the vines grow and keeps the garden watered. The tension is when the vine stops, someone has it and either dropped out or the gardeners just don't know where there vine is. Just keep all posted No worries, It is a wonderful place with the rewards of a bountiful harvest of the gratest music on the planet. Ripe and Flavorful Come join us! peace,pk
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I'm not too 'puter savey.......but I think I get the jist of it 8~) Gone are the days we stopped to decide........where we should go......we just ride.
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Hello Dead Heads can any one help me remember when the last show @ winterland was . I thougth it was some time in the 90's but Ican't remember what year
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you might try the In Search of Info topic, but off the top of my head I think it was the fabled Closing of Winterland shows in 1978.
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heh. Happy New Year 1979! (Surprisingly few posts regarding basic navigation in this forum) ************************************** *The white zone is for loading and unloading only* **************************************
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Hi there! I havent been here in a long time, and had to create a new ID. Anyway, i was at a loss on how to actually listen to the shows???
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I went to most or all of the Dead shows in Portchester, NY and a bunch at the Filmore in the City. I only recall the filmore venueing the dead and janis and not Portchester. Indeed, I saw the dead and Janis on the same fillmore bill.
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How do I post on this site? I graduate nursing school in 5 weeks and will be a licensed nurse before I can post on my own on this site. You try to accommodate too many people. Is there a place for people to be critical of the band (besides New Jersey)? Thank you, Roger
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Apparently you've figured out how to post. If what you meant was "How can I start a new topic?," the process is to send a request for the new topic to our beloved moderator, marye. Congratulations on your new career! Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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I have an extra pair of tickets for the Saturday night Philly show....... I bought them through the preorder for $190 ....... I will let them go for $150. They are good seats,section 309A......anyone interested? On with the show!
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the Tix Offered topic is a better venue for this...
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it is so cool for a deadhead to zero in on a topic, interest or resource. Way and beyond anybody else out there in the same genre. If we can't have the real thing, then at least we can have what is current. That is worth a note of thanks for!
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so glad you made it!
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if I want to share a video from U-tube, how do I get it to the forum I want and post a message, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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there's an Embed Link on Utube that you paste in. However, CC Joe is our resident expert on that one!
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to Embed some Dead, may have to ask CC Joe if I can't figure it out, thanks marye!
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CC has elevated this to an art form...:-)
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Hi I'm Mari, and I'm new here, where do I introduce myself?
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you figured that out already, but the Introducing Ourselves topic (now on Part 2) oughta work!
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i am having way too hard of a time uploading personal pics. i am getting an auto-reply by you without help over and over now. and here is a big big big question: when it comes to navigation ... how do i create folders in order to clean out my inbox??? please answer me. peace, shack
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I've reported that the fan pic thing is really being ornery. I've had the problem myself, and it seems like maybe one pic in six makes it through. I am not aware of any folder creation capability in the inbox. However, I'll ask Jonathan.