Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat'

**Tabbitha** · 27th July 2006, 02:58 AM

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uo.stratics.com CommunityNews.

Widening the realm of my guests I present one of UOForums Administrators the charming Tukaram.~

I must confess I have never been to UOForums until today. My reporting job with Stratics keeps me busy so I rarely journey from it unless I am playing UO. Your website is wonderfully designed. Who design the site and how long has it been up and running?

Adam, the site owner did the design. UOForums has been operating since 24SEP02

As a Forum Administrator what does your job entail?

We handle some of the technical difficulties that are bound to pop up every now and then, I leave the real techie stuff to Adam. Oversee the Moderators and help them out whenever they want some help. It is such a well behaved Forum most of the time that we don’t have to work too hard.

Have you been an Administrator in past and what lead you to this position?

I haven’t been an Admin of any other site before. I had been using UOF for quite a while and at some point they asked me to be a Shard Moderator. I did that for awhile and became Lead Moderator. Somehow, instead of firing me, they made me an Admin.

While scanning the site I see there are three administrators. How often do you communicate with the other two?

Yes we communicate via the Forums, in PM's and we Page each other multiple times a day. We are all pretty active on the Forums, so we run into each other all the time whether in an "official" capacity or just hanging out.

I assume you do or have played UO. If so when did you start and how often do you play at this time?

I started in Oct '97. I only played for a few months because I really disliked what the players turned the game into. I came back for LBR, when I read about Trammel. I've been here ever since and still loving it. I'm down to a few days a week playing now. My son left UO for City of Heroes and I play in his Supergroup there a couple nights a week as well. So my time is shared between both games. But I have to stick with UO because I absolutely love making characters and working their skills. The skill gain here is so much more fun than other games I’ve played. (I dislike the “level grind” others have)

How old were you when you first used a computer and what type was it?

My first computer use was in some programming classes in college in 1982. I was 18. I don't remember anything about it except it ran DOS 1.1. Programming in Basic back then was pretty basic.

What was the first computer game you played?

Other than at the arcade I think the first computer based game I played was Willie Beamish. I used to love the Sierra games. That was on my blazing fast 386sx running 16Mhz! (it had a HUGE 100 Meg hard drive)

UOForums has a very lengthy Rules Of Conduct. Who created these rules and are they ever updated?

Adam wrote the original ROC. It is updated pretty regularly. Actually Adam and QueenMum updated it a couple weeks ago.

What is your favorite color?

Purple. But purple and yellow go together so nice they are almost one to me.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

@#$%. Oh I can’t say that here. Then nothing I can think of really. Some of the guys at work wonder why, no matter what time of day it is, I always say mornin’. It’s an old lack of sleep, living without the sun, Navy thing.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Having the money and health to do all the traveling I want. Neither of which I have, so I would say I am pretty happy with what I’ve got. I have a job with every weekend off, pays enough to cover the bills, and allows the kids and I to go to Disneyworld every year. This single fatherhood ain’t so bad sometimes. (In real life I refer to myself as a single mom but online you might not realize that I am really kidding)

What do you admire most in a man?

Trustworthiness and a sense of humor.

What do you admire most in a woman?

With a man or woman I would have to say trustworthiness and a sense of humor. Although physically I do admire women but this is a family show so I won’t go into that right now.

If you could change one thing about your physical appearance what would it be?

Lose weight. Actually I could change that...I just probably won't.

What is your motto?

Be excellent to each other and party on dude!

Tukaram, thank you so much for taking the time to do this questionnaire.

Lady Lava
Great Lakes Senior News Reporter

**Maddux** · 27th July 2006, 03:09 AM

Way to represent Tukaram!!

**Adam** · 27th July 2006, 06:36 AM

Nice, Tuk, well done

Santi · 27th July 2006, 07:50 AM

Good job Tukaram!! Good info and entertaining...woohoo!

Talon · 27th July 2006, 12:25 PM

Very nice interview Tukaram!

**Ally** · 27th July 2006, 01:26 PM

Very nice interview Tuka

Thradia · 27th July 2006, 01:59 PM

Great interview!

Bo · 28th July 2006, 09:04 AM

Good interview Tuk, Party on Dude!

**Ezekiel** · 29th July 2006, 08:20 PM

Nicely done Tuk!

Snowy · 30th July 2006, 06:46 PM

Party on Dude.... as in Bill and Ted?

Nice interview, Tukaram.

27th July 2006, 02:58 AM	#1
Tabbitha Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Shard: Europa/Snowbourn Posts: 6,101 Gold: 71,665 Blog Entries: 6 Thanks: 243 Thanked 351 Times in 214 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' takenfrom uo.stratics.com CommunityNews. Widening the realm of my guests I present one of UOForums Administrators the charming Tukaram.~ I must confess I have never been to UOForums until today. My reporting job with Stratics keeps me busy so I rarely journey from it unless I am playing UO. Your website is wonderfully designed. Who design the site and how long has it been up and running? Adam, the site owner did the design. UOForums has been operating since 24SEP02 As a Forum Administrator what does your job entail? We handle some of the technical difficulties that are bound to pop up every now and then, I leave the real techie stuff to Adam. Oversee the Moderators and help them out whenever they want some help. It is such a well behaved Forum most of the time that we don’t have to work too hard. Have you been an Administrator in past and what lead you to this position? I haven’t been an Admin of any other site before. I had been using UOF for quite a while and at some point they asked me to be a Shard Moderator. I did that for awhile and became Lead Moderator. Somehow, instead of firing me, they made me an Admin. While scanning the site I see there are three administrators. How often do you communicate with the other two? Yes we communicate via the Forums, in PM's and we Page each other multiple times a day. We are all pretty active on the Forums, so we run into each other all the time whether in an "official" capacity or just hanging out. I assume you do or have played UO. If so when did you start and how often do you play at this time? I started in Oct '97. I only played for a few months because I really disliked what the players turned the game into. I came back for LBR, when I read about Trammel. I've been here ever since and still loving it. I'm down to a few days a week playing now. My son left UO for City of Heroes and I play in his Supergroup there a couple nights a week as well. So my time is shared between both games. But I have to stick with UO because I absolutely love making characters and working their skills. The skill gain here is so much more fun than other games I’ve played. (I dislike the “level grind” others have) How old were you when you first used a computer and what type was it? My first computer use was in some programming classes in college in 1982. I was 18. I don't remember anything about it except it ran DOS 1.1. Programming in Basic back then was pretty basic. What was the first computer game you played? Other than at the arcade I think the first computer based game I played was Willie Beamish. I used to love the Sierra games. That was on my blazing fast 386sx running 16Mhz! (it had a HUGE 100 Meg hard drive) UOForums has a very lengthy Rules Of Conduct. Who created these rules and are they ever updated? Adam wrote the original ROC. It is updated pretty regularly. Actually Adam and QueenMum updated it a couple weeks ago. What is your favorite color? Purple. But purple and yellow go together so nice they are almost one to me. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? @#$%. Oh I can’t say that here. Then nothing I can think of really. Some of the guys at work wonder why, no matter what time of day it is, I always say mornin’. It’s an old lack of sleep, living without the sun, Navy thing. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Having the money and health to do all the traveling I want. Neither of which I have, so I would say I am pretty happy with what I’ve got. I have a job with every weekend off, pays enough to cover the bills, and allows the kids and I to go to Disneyworld every year. This single fatherhood ain’t so bad sometimes. (In real life I refer to myself as a single mom but online you might not realize that I am really kidding) What do you admire most in a man? Trustworthiness and a sense of humor. What do you admire most in a woman? With a man or woman I would have to say trustworthiness and a sense of humor. Although physically I do admire women but this is a family show so I won’t go into that right now. If you could change one thing about your physical appearance what would it be? Lose weight. Actually I could change that...I just probably won't. What is your motto? Be excellent to each other and party on dude! Tukaram, thank you so much for taking the time to do this questionnaire. Lady Lava Great Lakes Senior News Reporter

27th July 2006, 03:09 AM	#2
Maddux I've got Skinnies with RPGS! Twelve 'o'clock! Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 6,595 Gold: 23,153 Thanks: 22 Thanked 61 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Way to represent Tukaram!!

27th July 2006, 06:36 AM	#3
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 6,428 Gold: 150,878 Thanks: 60 Thanked 948 Times in 312 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Nice, Tuk, well done Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

27th July 2006, 07:50 AM	#4
Santi El Mero Mero Join Date: Apr 2004 Shard: Legends Posts: 589 Gold: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Good job Tukaram!! Good info and entertaining...woohoo!

27th July 2006, 12:25 PM	#5
Talon Offical Cookie Taster Join Date: Nov 2005 Shard: Drachenfels and Europa Posts: 506 Gold: 163 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Very nice interview Tukaram!

27th July 2006, 01:26 PM	#6
Ally The Couch Hottie Join Date: Aug 2004 Shard: Lake Austin, Atlantic Posts: 4,497 Gold: 13,838 My Mood: Thanks: 49 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Very nice interview Tuka

27th July 2006, 01:59 PM	#7
Thradia licks Join Date: Apr 2004 Shard: Napa Valley Posts: 1,349 Gold: 603 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Great interview!

28th July 2006, 09:04 AM	#8
Bo semi-retired from gaming..... Join Date: Sep 2005 Shard: Baja Posts: 2,524 Gold: 633 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Good interview Tuk, Party on Dude!

29th July 2006, 08:20 PM	#9
Ezekiel Wycorp--Dwarf Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Shard: Area 52 Posts: 2,433 Gold: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Nicely done Tuk!

30th July 2006, 06:46 PM	#10
Snowy Pretty Nice Disguise, isn't it? Join Date: Nov 2005 Shard: Lake Superior Posts: 1,126 Gold: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Our very own Tukaram sits in the 'hotseat' Party on Dude.... as in Bill and Ted? Nice interview, Tukaram. ~ "It's definitely a Bubble Bath Day.". ~ Dove Promise ~

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