Celebrating classic and modern Polynesian Pop - General Tiki

H hanford_lemoore Tiki Socialite Tiki Central Joined: Mar 23, 2002 Posts: 1899	H hanford_lemoore Posted posted on Sat, Aug 5, 2006 4:14 PM In light of recent "What is Tiki?" discussions, I've decided to add a prominent About Page to the top of Tiki Central that discusses the site's directive. It's not open to debate anymore: Tiki Central is Polynesian Pop oriented, and not about Jimmy Buffett. I'm not saying that other types of Island escapism doesn't exist, only that Tiki Central is not the place for it. The new About page isn't changing Tiki Central at all -- I and other early members have always leaned towards classic Tiki -- we've just now set it in stone to make it apparent to new users. When you read the new About page, please do not get offended if something that you hold dear to your heart is listed in the "NOT Tiki Central" list. I had two goals when writing it: make it short and make it specific. I wanted to avoid the vague, open-ended descriptions that I've used in the past. Why it has taken me so long to do this I can't answer, expect for maybe it's because since early on it's always been crystal clear in my mind and so it never occurred to me. I don't see this as a complete solution to current ailments, only a step. A CALL FOR MORE LINKS At the bottom of the about page there is a "further reading" section. I'd like to have specific links that won't leave new users lost, so I'm looking for definitive posts on Poly-Pop. If you think of TC topics that fit the bill, please let me know (post here or PM me) and I'll add them to the list. Mahalo, Hanford

In light of recent "What is Tiki?" discussions, I've decided to add a prominent About Page to the top of Tiki Central that discusses the site's directive.

It's not open to debate anymore: Tiki Central is Polynesian Pop oriented, and not about Jimmy Buffett. I'm not saying that other types of Island escapism doesn't exist, only that Tiki Central is not the place for it. The new About page isn't changing Tiki Central at all -- I and other early members have always leaned towards classic Tiki -- we've just now set it in stone to make it apparent to new users.

When you read the new About page, please do not get offended if something that you hold dear to your heart is listed in the "NOT Tiki Central" list. I had two goals when writing it: make it short and make it specific. I wanted to avoid the vague, open-ended descriptions that I've used in the past.

Why it has taken me so long to do this I can't answer, expect for maybe it's because since early on it's always been crystal clear in my mind and so it never occurred to me. I don't see this as a complete solution to current ailments, only a step.

A CALL FOR MORE LINKS
At the bottom of the about page there is a "further reading" section. I'd like to have specific links that won't leave new users lost, so I'm looking for definitive posts on Poly-Pop. If you think of TC topics that fit the bill, please let me know (post here or PM me) and I'll add them to the list.

Mahalo,

Hanford

Post #247056 by hanford_lemoore on Sat, Aug 5, 2006 4:14 PM