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🏴‍☠️ Join the Crew 🏴‍☠️

Ahoy! Welcome to the Community Harbor, where sailors gather, share tales, and connect across the digital seas. Sign our guestbook, join the webring, or just come say hello!

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Ship's Guestbook

Leave yer mark in our guestbook! Share yer thoughts, tell us what ye think of the hub, or just say ahoy. Every sailor who passes through is welcome to sign the log.

📝 Sign the Guestbook

Our guestbook is powered by an external service for reliability and ease of use. Click below to view entries and add your own!

Guestbook

Popular free guestbook services:
• 123Guestbook
• SmartGB
• HTML Comment Box

⚓ Guestbook Guidelines

  • Be respectful and kind to fellow sailors
  • No spam, advertising, or illegal content
  • Share thoughts about the hub, retro internet, or just say hello!
  • Have fun and embrace the retro spirit!
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Pirate's Web Ring

Welcome to the Pirate's Web Ring! A collection of fine websites sailing the retro internet seas. Navigate through member sites using the links below, or add your own site to the ring!

🌊 What is a Web Ring?

A webring is a collection of websites linked together in a circular structure. Each site has navigation links to move to the next site, previous site, or view all sites in the ring. It's one of the oldest forms of website discovery and community building on the web!

⚓ Navigate the Ring

« Previous Site Pirate's Web Ring Next Site »
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🏴‍☠️ Current Members

🌿 Zen Medicine Bitterroot

Local wellness and natural medicine resource serving the Bitterroot Valley.

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📍 Victor, MT

⚓ The Family Pirate

YOU ARE HERE

Retro internet hub connecting classic services: IRC, BBS, MUD, Gopher, and more. Keeping the old ways alive!

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📡 Est. 2025 • Multiple Services

🌟 Your Site Here?

Join the Pirate's Web Ring and connect with other retro web enthusiasts!

Apply to Join

⛵ Join the Webring

Want to add your site to the Pirate's Web Ring? We're looking for sites that embrace the retro internet spirit, personal websites, creative projects, and unique corners of the web.

Requirements:

  • Your site must be family-friendly (no adult content)
  • No illegal content (per US/German law where server is hosted)
  • Must add webring navigation to your site
  • Site should be actively maintained
  • Embrace the spirit of the retro/indie web!

How to Apply:

Email the captain with the following information:

  • Site Name: What's your site called?
  • URL: Full website address
  • Description: Brief description (1-2 sentences)
  • Your Name/Handle: How should we credit you?
  • Why join?: Tell us why you want to be part of the ring!

📧 Send to: t.j.morris.bell@thefamilypirate.com

The captain usually responds within 24-48 hours!

Webring Navigation Code:

Once approved, add this code to your site:

<!-- Pirate's Web Ring -->
<div class="webring">
  <a href="https://thefamilypirate.com/community.html#prev">← Previous</a>
  <span>Pirate's Web Ring</span>
  <a href="https://thefamilypirate.com/community.html#next">Next →</a>
</div>

More detailed embedding instructions will be provided upon approval!

🎨 Webring Badges

Show your membership with these badges (coming soon!):

88x31 Button

🏴‍☠️ Pirate's Ring

150x20 Blinkie

⚓ PIRATE'S WEB RING ⚓

Official badges will be created using our Blinkie Cafe and Banner Maker tools!

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IRC Community

Join us on IRC for real-time chat with the crew! Share stories, ask questions, or just hang out in our channels.

How to Connect:

Server: irc.thefamilypirate.com

Port: 6697 (SSL) or 6667

Launch Web Client

Popular Channels:

  • #lobby - Main hangout spot
  • #retro - Talk about vintage tech and the old web
  • #help - Get assistance with services
  • #gaming - MUD discussion and retro gaming

Type /list in IRC to see all channels!

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User Directory

Coming soon: A directory of crew members, their homepages, and contributions to the hub!

🚧 Under Construction 🚧

When user homepage hosting launches, this will be a searchable directory of all crew members and their sites. Features will include:

  • User profiles with .plan files
  • Personal homepage links
  • Recent activity and contributions
  • Search and filter options
  • Featured user of the week
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Community Guidelines

The Family Pirate is a friendly, inclusive space for retro internet enthusiasts. To keep our waters safe and welcoming, please follow these simple guidelines:

⚓ The Code:

  • Be Respectful: Treat fellow sailors with kindness and respect
  • Stay Legal: No illegal content, piracy, or malicious activity
  • Keep it Clean: Family-friendly content only
  • No Spam: Don't advertise or self-promote excessively
  • Embrace the Spirit: Have fun, be creative, celebrate the retro web!
  • Help Others: Share knowledge and assist newcomers
  • Report Issues: Let the captain know if you see problems

📧 Contact the Captain:

Questions, concerns, or need to report an issue?
Email: t.j.morris.bell@thefamilypirate.com
IRC: Find RetroBell on irc.thefamilypirate.com

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