F.A.Q.
"To be, or not to be. That is the question..." although it's one that I cannot answer. Below are some questions that I can - and have - answered.
Layout/Credits
Is that you in the picture at the left?
No. (And no, I don't know who she is.)
Did you do all of this layout yourself?
Not hardly. The site's current layout is from a style sheet by Dave Shea with modifications by Matthew Mullenweg and One Fine Jay. I found the style sheet as part of a free blog layout and modified it *heavily* for use here with the CSS help of: HTMLDog, HTMLGoodies, the W3 tutorials, and the W3 Validator. The picture used in the banner was part of a free layout offered by a site formerly known as Weblog Design. The text and the bandaids were added by me using Paint Shop Pro.
"Perfection is my enemy"? What's that mean? Did you make that up?
The words in the graphic ("Perfection is my enemy") are from the awesome song "Free To Be Me" by Francesca Battistelli. To me, it means that while I strive to do my best, I'm not going to beat myself up over some impossibly high standard that I can never achieve.
Isn't this the same layout used at eclectic?
Basically, yes. I put a lot of time into that layout, and in the interest of having a new look at this site, I decided to modify it slightly and recycle.
Where do you get the content for this site?
Most of the website design tips are by me, as are the love tips except for the Romantic Ideas, some of the Celebrate Being Single tips, and most of "He Said ... She Said ... Someone Said ..." For non-original material, I've tried to include sources when I know them. The pictures, quotes, lyrics, etc. are copyrighted to their respective owners; no copyright infringement of any kind is intended. This information is posted strictly for entertainment purposes. No profit is being made. If you feel I've failed to credit you, please let me know.
May I use your original info on my site/message board/whatever?
You may as long as you give me credit by providing a link to this site on whatever page my info is used. Thank you for respecting the time and effort that I put into this site.
May I use your graphics/layout on my site/webpage/whatever?
As noted above, the graphics and layout here are modified versions of someone else's work. However, if you use what I've done here, be sure to include the layout and lyrics credits above, and add a link to my site, since this particular arrangement *is* my idea. (And as always, DO NOT direct link to graphics.)
What is your favicon supposed to be?
I made it (using an icon editor, the name of which I've forgotten) using a modified, tiny portion of one of the pictures in the site's sixth layout. (I'm still using it because I like it... and am too lazy to look for something I like better.)
Where can I view past rusted-crush layouts?
Right here.
About The Site
Why "rusted-crush"?
Several reasons, among them is the way that I formerly had crushes on very many guys, but now I find that crushes are few and far between. You might say that those old crushes are "rusted." But that's a good thing. I think it shows strength that I'm not held back by those silly, unrequited feelings.
What's this site about?
It's the site that I link to when I write that I have several websites. I call this my "collective" because it serves as a launchpad from which visitors are connected to all of my sites and to information about them.
Why don't you update your sites more often?
The short answer? I have a life. I enjoy website work, but I don't spend all of my spare time doing it. Sometimes I read, talk to my family, watch a DVD, go for a walk, etc. But let the record show that I DO still update!
Are you going to write any more reviews?
Not on a regular basis. After reviewing shows from 2001 through 2006, it started to feel like quite a chore. If I do feel compelled to share my thoughts about a show or a movie, I'll post them at my forums.
Have you ever closed a site?
I have closed one site: Angelesque, which was a smallish "clique". I also moved my old so-called personal site from Geocities to eclectic.
What's happened to _____ site? Did you know that it isn't working?
First, check the previous question to see whether the site was closed or moved. Beyond that, I have no intention of closing any more sites any time soon, so if you find one off-line, it's probably just a temporary glitch with my host. Please check the site again. (And if you find my sites off-line often, please let me know.)
Miscellaneous/See Also
Will you advertise my (whatever) on your site?
As a rule, I do not place banner ads on my site. If you have something to share that is relevant to one of my other sites, I might consider adding a text link from that site. Write to me and explain why you feel your (whatever) merits mention.
Will you link to my site/message board/whatever?
Not at this site. If you have a topic related to one of my other sites, write to me at the appropriate site to suggest a link. Or visit our links database and see if your site meets the requirements for being listed there. (Note that if the site is for a business or a for-profit site, I will probably not list it. We do not do "link exchanges".)
Will you host my site?
No. Sorry, but my space and bandwidth are limited. If you're looking for a host, I recommend our host, your-site.com. They offer a reasonable amount of web space at a decent price.
I see that you've "taken over maintenance" of some sites. Do you still do that?
I would consider it, if it's a good site for something that interests me. Write to me with the details, and we'll talk.
What's a fannesite? What does neloo mean? Do you advise making up words for site names?
Read the fannesite explanation; "neloo" is explained here, along with the pros and cons of making up site names.
When is your birthday? Are you married? What is your favorite winter sport?
See my personal site for this and much more information about me.
Gee, do you think you've mentioned your sites enough?
Well, maybe one more time: would you visit them already? ;)
My question isn't answered here. What should I do?
Let me know!
rusted-crush.com is a collective, or a list of websites. Details about the site, the webmistress, and layout credits are above, along with answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
