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Why was BlueBuddies.com created?
We love the Smurfs. A lot. The creators of this site have collected Smurfs for years - and we talk endlessly about our little blue buddies with anyone that will listen. We decided to put our money where our mouth was and create a Smurfs website - but not just any website, mind you - something special...
We started in 1995, carefully entering our Smurf collection into an Amiga computer system. We knew that a computerized database just had to be started...we just didn't know how far it would take us - or that it would grow so large!
In 1998, we created a site dedicated to cataloging every Smurf product possible, starting with our own computerized database that we'd been building for years. Over time, we've created the largest compendium of Smurf material available anywhere.
BlueBuddies has the biggest collection of Smurf merchandise and memorabilia in the entire world. Compiling and showcasing these items is our passion. We love sharing our smurfy finds with the whole world. We love talking about them with the Smurfs community (see our Smurfy Bulletin Board System).
BlueBuddies.com stands as a cornerstone for Smurfs fans everywhere. Born in 1995, we continue to thrive to this day as the oldest dedicated Smurf domain on the web, a fact we're fiercely proud of. We are resolute in our dedication to the Smurfs community - our passion for Smurfs is infectious! Long live the Smurfs! |
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What is the mission of BlueBuddies.com?
We are dedicated, as a resource for the worldwide Smurf community, to organize and catalog every piece of Smurf merchandise in existence. BlueBuddies.com maintains the largest physical and virtual Smurf collection in the world. |
Has BlueBuddies.com won any accolades?
We have been positively reviewed by Hotrate and mentioned in USA Today and Fark. Thanks for the support. |
Does BlueBuddies.com grant press interviews?
Although we appreciate the request, we do not give traditional press interviews. If you have a question, please post it on the Smurf Message Forum. |
What is the history of BlueBuddies.com?
BlueBuddies.com began as a project to computerize our Smurf collection on an Amiga computer in 1995. The Amiga / ARexx implementation of BlueBuddies was available via file server in 1996. Eventually our ISP hosted the project. The website version of this Amiga compendium was launched on October 18, 1998 as "Papa Smurf's Sleepy Time Storybook and Secret Hideaway" using our (then) ISP as our webhost. On July 4, 1999 the domain PapaSmurf.org was created. Twenty days later, on July 24, 1999, a more modern incarnation of the site was opened to the public. On August 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM Central, PapaSmurf.org transferred its content into a custom designed database-driven website. PapaSmurf.org and SmurfBBS.com were integrated into one seamless website on Friday, March 14, 2003 under the moniker BlueBuddies.com.
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Who administers BlueBuddies.com?
Along with a host of other volunteers, BlueBuddies.com is managed by Papa Smurf, Raven Child and Sassette. |
How can I login to my BlueBuddies.com email account?
Existing email users can login to our email service by clicking here https://sassette.mail.everyone.net/.
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I have a website and I'd like to put up one of your spiffy BlueBuddies.com banners. What HTML should I use?
We're flattered you'd like to link to us! The code to use is as follows:
Your banner will look like this:
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What web browser does BlueBuddies.com recommend to view the site?
BlueBuddies.com is tested extensively using Firefox. Certain BlueBuddies features, such as RSS feeds, are instantly available using Firefox. You can download Firefox for free by clicking here.
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