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E-MAIL MAY-JULY 1998
| Hi Guys,
I just wanted to e-mail you to let you know how much I appreciate what you do. I loved the site before and hit it every day. Until today I thought you all were just a bunch SW geeks like me, but I was truly impressed by the extent of your fandom when you opened the "Rebel Friends" site. I had had the idea before, but didn't think to e-mail you with it. I just wanted to tell you I got chills. It was a truly cool thing to do. I'm married and when I have kids I want them to be able to love SW as much as I do. I'm glad to see there are others who feel the same. Thanks,
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| Good idea & well done. I have a 6 yr. old son who loves Star Wars whom I will show the site to tomorrow. (I'll let you know how you rate then!) Most sites out there are geared towards the (grown-up) folks who buy up all the star wars consumer items known to man. It's refreshing to see a site that my son can enjoy that doesn't focus pimarily on the toys. Keep the activities & comics coming! |
| Thank you for
the kids starwars website. I am 3 years old and have been a fan for more than a year. My dad is printing the painting book right now for me to draw. Thanks again. Sean Lynch (as told to his dad, Joe Lynch) |
| I showed my 6 yr. old the site. Your comic & coloring pages got an official approval of "COOL !" From him, there is no higher approval. (Just thought you'd like to know.) |
| My 6 yr old son was excited about this section! His favorite part is the paint book pictures to color. He enjoyed the comic book section, even though he had trouble with the words. (He is just learning to read!) I think this site will be very good for him--simple enough he can move around in it and encourages him to learn to read. It will help him understand the need for school and help him become more computer literate. Thanks a lot. |
| Hello to everyone
at TheForce.net! I would like to give you some serious compliments
on your new Rebel Friends section for kids ages 10 and under. My name
is Eddie Cobb, and I am a Child Development and Family Resources professional
in North Carolina. I visit your page often since you guys always have
the best information on the prequels, but my attention was really
captured when I saw your new section geared towards a younger audience.
Seeing Star Wars is actually one of my earliest childhood memories
(and I was three; talk about making a good impression), and it really
makes me feel teriffic to know that today's generations of children
can also be a part of the same Star Wars experience. I recently showed
some pictures of my last Halloween costume (Luke's black uniform in
RotJ) to my classroom of 4-year-olds, and some of them actually KNEW
what it was. Now, thanks to your Rebel Friends section, more young
aspiring net surfers (and future Sith Jedis, heh) will have the opportunity
to learn about the greatest story ever told. The artwork is WONDERFUL, and I particularly enjoyed Darth Vader's News Flash! This is GREAT stuff, and is quite possibly the best audience-specific idea I have seen on the whole internet. I certainly wish the PC's in my classroom had modems, because I would happily show Rebel Friends to all my boys and girls. I am so glad that you have remembered that the Force exists in people of all ages! Please keep up the inspired work! And remember, "The Force will be with you... always (no matter what age you are!)" |
| Dear TheForce.net
members,
I'd just like
to compliment you on your site, it's great and you -Matt |
| Dear Rebel Friends,
I love the new site and I look forward to an update.Keep up the good work.I want to see everything that is new. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU. |
| Hi, im 18 years
old, so basically I dont class as a kid, but I would like to say that
your "Rebel Friends" section is BRILLIANT!!!
Good work!!!!!!! MARK |
| Wow! You guys have done a great job with this section. My little five year old sister doesn't mind that I spend so much time on the site getting prequel news now that she has a place to play in. Only goes to show how Star Wars has something for everyone. - TJ |
| Hi there. I'm
the father of two young boys (ages 5 and 8) who checks your
prequel site daily for new information. First off, I think Rebel Friends
is a great idea...so do my two boys. The great thing about Star Wars
is that it's one thing all three of us have in common.
My suggestion for Rebel Friends would be a modified version of
the prequel watch section on your main page. I know my boys are awaiting
the new movie as eagerly as I am. And they're curious as heck
about it. I'd keep it simple and factual. Stick to what is confirmed,
as separating rumor from fact is hard enough for us adults,
let alone children. But, especially since one of the principle characters
in the new movie is a 9-year-old boy, I think a section with
some general non-spoiler information would be great for kids.
Some pictures (or illustrations). A brief description of the plot. Some fun tidbits of info. Maybe some FAQs. I know my boys would get a kick out of it. That's my input. Oh...and my boys will be sending a picture of their cat, Anakin, shortly. One more year and we'll no longer get strange looks when we tell people the name of our cat. Keep up the good work. |
| Hi there... Just
wanted to drop you a note and tell you that this 25 year old is enjoying
the new Rebel Friends section.
I think it is SO cool of you folks to put this together. There aren't many areas for kids to go on the net in the first place, not to mention good Star Wars kids sites. |
| You know, when
I was a kid, what, three days ago, I used to (trying to put you all
off the trail by using past tense) love choose your own adventures.
It'd be harder to do than a simple story, but much more interesting
to kids. Maybe even a blank they could fill in and have
their name as the hero of the story?!
Dave |
| This is just
fabulous. Can't wait to show it to the Jedi in training at home.
Have you thought of adding a listing of the kids' novels (Junior Jedi
Knights series, Galaxy of Fear) so kids visiting the site can check
to see if their collections are up to date, etc.? I know there
is a novels listing in the main area of TheForce.net, but a kids specific
listing might be a welcome addition.
Helen |
| I am real impressed
with the new kids section. Well, the whole Force.net thing is great. I wanted to make sure that you did not mind me linking to your site. I have a generic link on my web site now (I am working on the star wars section to get it up) and my son has a page which he wants to link to the Rebel Friends page. I wanted to see if you have a Rebel Friends banner that he can use. If not, He can use a normal link or I will make him one if you do not mind. Keep up the great work. Thanks again for the kids page. It is a great idea. I wish I had thought of it first! Tommy I am real
impressed with the new kids section. Keep up the great work. Thanks again for the kids page. It is a great idea. I wish I had thought of it first! Tommy |
| I would suggest
that if you are going to make this truly a site for kids, that you
would remove sentences like :"Now let's hope that those $#^@%! rebels
don't use those LEGO building blocks to make new rebel ships!" Not
only will most kids not get the reference, but the ones who are intellegent
and old enough to question will have to be told that Darth Vader is
swearing; something he is not supposed to do. Perhaps it should be
changed to something like "darn" or "dang" or left out all together
to be more appropriate for children.
Marc |
| I have to tell
you a couple of things: 1. My godson is WILD for the Rebel Friends Cartoon. (He's 6 1/2.) Thanks so much for putting these pages up. He's having a blast. 2. When are you going to put up more coloring pages? My 3 year old godson loves those the best. He's asking for Luke, 3PO, Han and R2. You're doing
a great job. Keep it up! |
| update the comics
more often! I really want to see what happens in the story!
Sam, age 13 |
| You have a nice
web page.Your Star Wars Pets page is neat.
Bye! |
| Thank you.
My 5 yr old will love it.
Ali |
| Hi! I really enjoy your site and my 5 little sisters and brother LOVE the "Newsflash" in Rebel Friends. They also like the comics there, so I hope you add more to that soon. |
| Hi, My name is
Don Mark Baker. My little brother wanted to tell you that he
liked your comic. His name is Joseph Barnes. Good job.
-Joseph, & Don Mark |
| Love you're idea
for Rebel Friends...Like you say, we fell in love with Star Wars when
we were 10/12. Anyway...while recently (AGAIN) looking though
my "Art of Star Wars" books I realized there were always KID DRAWINGS.
I do love the pet idea But I remember drawing pictures of all
my favorite characters, and obviously Lucas did too if they were put
in those and many other books.
So my suggestion is to have a "KID FAN ART" page. I would love to see what the kids do with their imagination and our favorite characters. (suggested age limit 15...but perhaps have 2 sections, one for younger, one for older) I do understand how you wouldn't want to use up a whole lot of space, so if this never comes to past thank you for at least reading my suggestion. P.S. I also got the idea of Kid Fan Art from also looking at the Great Graphics for the interface as well as the comic book (Great!!). again, thank you for the time Thomas J. Bonneville (11D-7) 21 on the outside but still 12 on the inside... |
| To the Star Wars
force net,
My name is Philip
and I live at Strathewen on the farm. From your Rebel
friend, |