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Frequently
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General
Questions
Pictures and Information
About the Web Site
About Glass Steel and Stone
Other questions
General
Questions
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Do you have any pictures of Afghanistan?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: After searching our archives, we have come up with
just one picture of Afghanistan. We're not sure what it is,
though. It looks like a hallway. |
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Question:
Why do you consider rocks and trees architecture?
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Answer: Man is not the only force that can create great
bridges, monoliths, and towers. God and nature can also create
wonderful, majestic constructs. These fall into a category called
"natural architecture." |
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Do you have floor plans or blueprints of any buildings?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: We do, but do not to make them available to the
public at this time. |
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Question:
What's the difference between good and bad architecture?
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Answer: Good architecture has something about it that separates
it from other buildings. It could be its height, its construction
method, its style or even its history. |
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Question:
How do you determine what buildings are added to the site?
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Answer: The buildings must stand out. They can't be just
another concrete or glass tower block. They have to be worthy
of a second look, contribute to their environment, or be historically
significant. |
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Question:
I don't agree with your review. Can I add my own comments
to the page?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: We welcome all comments, good or bad. Just click
here to send your comments
to the webmaster. In most cases, they will be added to the offending
web page. |
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Question:
Why do you still have the World Trade Center in New York on
the site?
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Answer: Because the World Trade Center was an historically
significant structure both in its creation and in its demise.
Even after a building is destroyed, its entry remains on Glass
Steel and Stone in much the same way encyclopedia articles are
retained for future reference. |
Pictures and Information
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Can I contribute to your web site?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: We accept photographs and information about all
sorts of cities around the world. If we post your material,
you will be credited with your name along with an e-mail or
web address if you choose. Click here
to send the webmaster a message about what you have to offer
the world. |
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Can I buy your photographs on CD?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: Many of our photographs are available in high resolution
versions much larger than the small versions you see here on
the web site. Click here
to see what's available. |
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From where do your pictures come?
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Answer: You. |
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Answer: Dozens of people just like you are what makes this
web site possible. They are people who are proud of the building
they work in, the city in which they live, or perhaps they just
took some really neat vacation snaps. Many people contribute
their photographs to the Glass Steel and Stone web site so they
can be enjoyed by others. If you decide to send in a picture
or some text, you will retain the copyright and we will give
you credit including your name and an e-mail or web address.
Click here to send the webmaster
a message about what you have to offer the world. |
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Question:
Why don't you have my city on your web site?
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Answer: There are hundreds of cities in the world worth
including in this web site. However, our staff is small and
we have a backlog of more than 8,000 photos. If you have a special
request, click here
to let us know and we'll dig through the archive and see
if we can't get that city done a little faster. |
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Question:
Why don't you have my building on your web site?
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Answer: There are thousands of buildings in the world worth
including in this web site. However, our staff is small and
we have a backlog of more than 8,000 photos. If you have a special
request, click here to let
us know and we'll dig through the archive and see if we can't
get that building done a little faster. |
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Can I show off my pictures on Glass Steel and Stone?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: Lots of people have. These are people who are proud
of their photographic skills. We provide complete credit including
name, e-mail and web address. Simply click here
to contact the webmaster. |
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Question:
Can
I purchase photographs on your web site?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: Several of our most popular pictures are for purchase
in formats from 8x10" reprints to full 20x30" posters.
Just contact us to find out if the
picture you want is available. |
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How do I credit information or photos
from your web site?
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Answer: On web sites, photos should be marked "©
2001 Glass Steel and Stone.com" and a link to Glass Steel
and Stone should be provided.
There is no single correct way to attribute or footnote information
from the web. There are a number of reports and books each
with its own theory. Some teachers have aligned themselves
with one method or another, but there is no single standard.
We prefer the following format, replacing <name of the
page> with the name of the page the information is
about.
"<name
of the page>," Glass Steel and Stone
http://glasssteelandstone.com © 1999-2002 WVHL Enterprises.
All Rights Reserved.
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Question:
Can I use your photos in my project / web site / advertisement
/ etc... ?
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Answer: Maybe |
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Answer: We are currently restructuring our policies on the
use of our pictures in media other than the Glass Steel and
Stone web site. If you need it for a school project or some
nonprofit organization, chances are the answer will be yes.
Just e-mail permission1 glasssteelandstone.com
for permission and let us know how you're going to use it. If
you need the photos for some commercial venture, ask and we'll
see what we can work out. |
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Question:
Why do some smaller cities have so many more pictures than
larger cities?
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Answer: It's all about time. |
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Answer: Some cities we were more rushed in than others.
Baton Rouge, for example. There's probably lots of great architecture
a city with as much character as we witnessed, but we were only
able to hit the highlights as we sped onward to New Orleans.
In other cases, like Charleston or Chicago, the site authors
lived in or near these cities, but that was before the site
was started, so the available photos were not taken with architectural
sensibilities in mind. |
About
the Web Site
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Question:
Can I buy your web site?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: We have received several offers over the last year,
however none were up to our expectations. If you would like
to make a bid, click here
to send a message to the webmaster. |
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Do you have a newsletter?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: To subscribe to the newsletter, click here. |
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Question:
Can I link to your web site?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: That would be nice. There is no legal way we can
stop you, but if you do, please let us know. We'd like to know
who's interested in us. |
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Will you link to my web site?
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Answer: Maybe. |
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Answer: We will look at your site and decide if it suits
us. You can send a message to the webmaster asking for a link
by clicking here. |
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Question:
Is my information kept private?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: We have a comprehensive privacy policy posted here. |
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Question:
How often is this site updated?
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Answer: Frequently. |
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Answer: Sometimes daily. At least weekly. Check back often
to see the changes posted on the main page. |
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Question:
Why is your site only in English?
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Answer: Because that is the language we speak. There are
many web services that will translate this site into various
languages automatically. Should we choose to create our own
translations in the future, the first languages will be French
and German. |
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Question:
Why doesn't your site look right on my machine?
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Answer: Sorry. |
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Answer: Every effort is made to ensure that this site functions
properly on a variety of machines. It is tested on several platforms
including Apple OS X, Windows XP, Windows 95, and Linux. We
test regularly on the Netscape 6.2/Mozilla, Internet Explorer
5.5 (Mac), Internet Explorer 6, and Opera browsers; and occasionally
on Netscape for OS/2, and Web TV. If you are having difficulty
viewing this site, please let us know. |
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Question:
How long has Glass Steel and Stone been online?
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Answer: We don't know. |
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Answer: It used to be thought that we went online in December
of 1999, but recent documents and archives show we may have
been online as early as April, 1998. |
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Question:
How much traffic does Glass Steel and Stone get?
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Answer: Enough. |
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Answer: As of September, 2002 we were receiving approximately
150,000 unique visitors per month, and averaging 750,000 page
views in the same time period. However, as many of our visitors
are students doing research, the site is greatly affected by
the impact of holidays and school calendars. |
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Can you let me know when the site has been updated?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: Just subscribe to our newsletter. |
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Question:
Can I buy advertising space on Glass Steel and Stone?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: See our advertising information here. |
About
Glass Steel and Stone
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How do I contact Glass Steel and Stone?
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Answer: By postal mail:
Glass
Steel and Stone
711 William Street Suite 309
Houston, Texas 77002
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How big is the Glass Steel and Stone archive?
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Answer: We don't know. |
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Answer: There is no firm number. It is estimated in the
12,000-15,000 photo range. |
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Question:
Has Glass Steel and Stone gotten any media attention?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Answer: Unlike some web sites which clutter their pages
with senseless awards, we choose to concentrate on content.
That's not to say we haven't received our fair share of attention.
Glass Steel and Stone and its products have been featured on
television news and talk show broadcasts around the world. We
have also received a lesser amount of print coverage. |
Other
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Want some rye?
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Answer: 'Course we do. |
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Question:
Do you shoot on digital or film?
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Answer: Both. |
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Answer: Depending on the subject and the environment we
may take a particular photo on film, on digital, or both. |
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Can I submit a poem to your Urban Poetry section?
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Answer: Yes. |
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Why do you have buildings in Palestine listed under Israel?
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Answer: Put simply, because Palestine doesn't exactly exist.
Sure, there are historical precedents and lots of written texts
that reference it, but as of this writing, Palestine simply
doesn't exist as a nation. Even Yasser Arafat has backed away
several times from declaring a Palestinian State. Once one is
created and becomes recognized by the United Nations and forms
a stable government, then we will create a Palestine section
and populate it appropriately. We understand the conflict in
the region has been going on for years, and we expect it will
continue for many decades to come. But it's not something we
care to get involved taking sides in. We're an architectural
photography web site, not a political forum. There are plenty
of places on the internet designed for such debate. This is
not one of them. |
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Question:
Can you get me tickets to Disneyland? What time does Moody
Gardens open?, etc...
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Answer: No. |
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Answer: And stop asking. We're an architectural photography
web site, not a travel agent. |
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