One of the 'virtual elements'  of VZSciFi will be an area offering links to the best fan web sites devoted to science fiction TV shows, films, books, gaming, comics and collecting. Users will be able to actively explore the best of fan web sites by clicking on a specific interactive 'object' which will open a link to that site.
What we're also hoping is that those fans who have an object link in the Head Room will also make their presence felt within VZSciFi and actively persuade members to visit the locale. We currently plan include a meeting room alongside the Head Room as a specific point where organised themed chats about Star wars, X-Files etc. can take place on a rotating basis.

We plan to invite various top fan web sites to be part of this locale on a rotation basis. The terms of assesment will be:
 

• 1) Does it display good, clear user-friendly design?
• 2) Is the content readable?
• 3) Are its visuals interesting and original?
• 4) Is it a good reference tool for fans if it isn't a news site?
• 5) Is it a funny web site if that's what it's intended to be?
• 6) Do we know what it's click through rate is? Do they use any indicators?
• 7) Does it give proper acknowledgement to copyright holders?

The Head Room Brief
1) We're offering a a LIMITED number of positions, in what will be known as the Head Room, which will contain special 'objects' linking to some of the web's best science fiction fan web sites.
2) We plan to feature only the very best web sites and the rotation period will be on a three monthly basis.
3) Initially, we'll also be reviewing the sites on the basis of content and quality, based on our own judgement about fans' sites.
4) Eventually, the click through rate to the web sites via the Head Room links will also help to play a major part in the links to those sites remaining open after the three month review. (This method of selection is used by regular websites such as Digital Webbing to selct their 'Cool Sites'). If the users think your web site is as great as we do, it stays linked for longer! (We're considering some virtual rewards for the web sites that generate the most traffic).
5) This ISN'T an area for commercial website links -- we're planning that those will be elsewhere InZone. The Head Shop will be a space by fans, for fans, with opportunities for those fans to meet as avatars as well as linking to the web.

What we'd be looking for in return
1) Once we've selected the first sites, we'll co-ordinate with the website runner what section of the Head Shop their link will appear in. It will be sectioned into several strands, including the major SFTV shows, novels, gaming, comics etc.
2) As part of the deal to promote the fan's site we would want a link on their site to our main site in return
3) If they have any information they would like to share about the number of users they get a month that would be interesting to know, and we've asked them to provide it if they want to, as it will help us to promote VZSciFi
4) The link would be subject to review by us. Avaterra also has its own terms of usage regarding avatars which are available on request.
 

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