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'''PinoyExchange''' (PEX) is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] online message board community founded by Dr. Michael Nolledo a.k.a. "batanguliran" with help from close family members on [[July 12]], [[1999]]. As of [[March 28]], [[2007]] PEX ranks no. 27 over-all in Big Boards' worldwide ranking and features over 19,238,782 posts made by 199,175 members, making it the largest message board in the country by far. | '''PinoyExchange''' (PEX) is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] online message board community founded by Dr. Michael Nolledo a.k.a. "batanguliran" with help from close family members on [[July 12]], [[1999]]. As of [[March 28]], [[2007]] PEX ranks no. 27 over-all <ref> [http://www.big-boards.com/highlight/304/ PinoyExchange - Online Filipino Community] ''[http://www.big-boards.com Big-Boards]''</ref> in Big Boards' worldwide ranking and features over 19,238,782 posts made by 199,175 members, making it the largest message board in the country by far. | ||
[[Image:Pex_logo.gif|right|thumb|PEX's official logo.]] | [[Image:Pex_logo.gif|right|thumb|PEX's official logo.]] | ||
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[[Image:Pex_screenshot.gif|left|250px||thumb|PEX in this [[2001]] screenshot.]] PEX was originally conceptualized by the [[New Jersey, USA|New Jersey]]-based Dr. Michael Nolledo as an outlet for Filipinos to discuss and debate local issues. Hindered by geographical limitations, Michael enlisted the help of his brother [[Nix Nolledo]] a.k.a. Nix, his brother-in-law Marco Lucena a.k.a. marco (who was later replaced by Michael Palacios a.k.a. Mikoid as lead designer and technical consultant), and most importantly his nephew Jude Turcuato a.k.a. Kaboom! who helped generate interest by plugging the forum during televised [[UAAP]] basketball games in which he worked as a [[commentator]]. | [[Image:Pex_screenshot.gif|left|250px||thumb|PEX in this [[2001]] screenshot.]] PEX was originally conceptualized by the [[New Jersey, USA|New Jersey]]-based Dr. Michael Nolledo as an outlet for Filipinos to discuss and debate local issues. Hindered by geographical limitations, Michael enlisted the help of his brother [[Nix Nolledo]] a.k.a. Nix, his brother-in-law Marco Lucena a.k.a. marco (who was later replaced by Michael Palacios a.k.a. Mikoid as lead designer and technical consultant), and most importantly his nephew Jude Turcuato a.k.a. Kaboom! who helped generate interest by plugging the forum during televised [[UAAP]] basketball games in which he worked as a [[commentator]]. | ||
Although the forum reached 2,000 members before the turn of the century it was not until [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite's]] [[2001]] ad campaign that PEX enjoyed its highest exposure. As a result of the rapid increase in traffic, PEX upgraded its dated, [[Common Gateway Interface|CGI]]-based [[Ultimate Bulletin Board]] software to the more robust [[PHP]]-powered [[VBulletin]] and introduced "Premium Packages" in which subscribers gain added features | Although the forum reached 2,000 members before the turn of the century it was not until [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite's]] [[2001]] ad campaign that PEX enjoyed its highest exposure. As a result of the rapid increase in traffic, PEX upgraded its dated, [[Common Gateway Interface|CGI]]-based [[Ultimate Bulletin Board]] software to the more robust [[PHP]]-powered [[VBulletin]] and introduced "Premium Packages" in which subscribers gain added features. | ||
==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
PEX routinely places advertisements (occasionally [[Macromedia Flash|Flash-based]]) in various parts of the board in order to pay for their exorbitant [[webhosting|hosting]] bills, a fact that can't be underscored enough by constant "server busy" messages and downtime. Unfortunately this move elicited scorn from a select few who equated the ad-placements to greed and [[monopoly]] | PEX routinely places advertisements (occasionally [[Macromedia Flash|Flash-based]]) in various parts of the board in order to pay for their exorbitant [[webhosting|hosting]] bills, a fact that can't be underscored enough by constant "server busy" messages and downtime. Unfortunately this move elicited scorn from a select few who equated the ad-placements to greed and [[monopoly]] <ref>[http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3504883&postcount=82 Kailan po kaya maibabalik ang SEARCH function?] ''[http://www.pinoyexchange.com Pinoy Exchange]''</ref><ref>[http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139691 PEx is becoming like PLDT, Skycable, Meralco, etc.] ''[http://www.pinoyexchange.com Pinoy Exchange]''</ref><ref> [http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101249 Is PEX a monopoly?] ''[http://www.pinoyexchange.com Pinoy Exchange]''</ref> although there have been many garish local Internet forums <ref>[http://www.pinoyforum.com Pinoy Forum]</ref><ref>[http://www.alimasag.com Barrio Alamasag]</ref><ref>[http://www.praning.com Praning]</ref><ref>[http://www.gwapo.com Gwapo]</ref><ref>[http://www.Femalenetwork.com Female Network]</ref><ref>[http://www.pinoytambayan.com Pinoy Tambayan]</ref> that have attempted to compete with PEX through the years such as the short-lived '''Rebelde''' who paid members for their contributions. | ||
Other gripes concern features that are found in other message boards such as [[avatar (icon)|avatars]] and [[signature block|signatures]] that were available at one point but subsequently removed due to nagging [[bandwidth]] issues. | Other gripes concern features that are found in other message boards such as [[avatar (icon)|avatars]] and [[signature block|signatures]] that were available at one point but subsequently removed due to nagging [[bandwidth]] issues. <ref> [http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showpost.php?p=14489740&postcount=2 Server is Busy] ''[http://www.pinoyexchange.com Pinoy Exchange]''</ref><ref> [http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showpost.php?p=14165065&postcount=54 Server Is Always Busy] ''[http://www.pinoyexchange.com Pinoy Exchange]''</ref> To address this, PEX introduced ''PEX Plus'' in [[2001]] that allows subscribers to make use of the aforementioned features in addition to search capabilities (a feature open to normal users nowadays) and exclusion from "server busy" messages; the service is currently in hiatus. | ||
==Forums on Pinoy Exchange== | ==Forums on Pinoy Exchange== | ||
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* '''Sports Center''' - Dedicated to the discussion of sports. | * '''Sports Center''' - Dedicated to the discussion of sports. | ||
* '''In The Zone''' - Added in 2004 to cut down the large percentage of [[basketball]] threads that used to dominate '''Sports Center'''. Hosts annual fantasy leagues each year with PEXFL (Pinoy Exchange Fantasy League) and B.A.N.O. (Basketball Association of New Owners) currently on its third and second year respectively. | * '''In The Zone''' - Added in 2004 to cut down the large percentage of [[basketball]] threads that used to dominate '''Sports Center'''. Hosts annual fantasy leagues each year with PEXFL (Pinoy Exchange Fantasy League) and B.A.N.O. (Basketball Association of New Owners) currently on its third and second year respectively. | ||
* '''Electronic Gaming''' - Console wars and debates as well as arcade and PC gaming. | |||
===Entertainment=== | ===Entertainment=== | ||
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:* '''Intimacy & Passion''' - Forum for discussing [[sex|sexuality]] and other forms of physical intimacy. | :* '''Intimacy & Passion''' - Forum for discussing [[sex|sexuality]] and other forms of physical intimacy. | ||
* '''Family, Friends and Society''' | * '''Family, Friends and Society''' | ||
===The Digital World=== | |||
* '''Technology Today''' - Computers, gadgets and non-game electronic device discussions. | |||
===Administrator's Forum=== | |||
* '''Announcements and Suggestions''' - User feedback, complaints and suggestions and forum announcements. | |||
==Moderators== | ==Moderators== | ||
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* Its members identify themselves as "PEXers". | * Its members identify themselves as "PEXers". | ||
* Known celebrity posters include TV show hosts [[Pia Guanio]], Jim Paredes, Luis Manzano, Say Alonzo, [[Heart Evangelista]], Anne Curtis, Gina Alajar, Ryza Cenon, and [[Kat Alano]] as well as radio broadcaster Butch Maniego. | * Known celebrity posters include TV show hosts [[Pia Guanio]], Jim Paredes, Luis Manzano, Say Alonzo, [[Heart Evangelista]], Anne Curtis, Gina Alajar, Ryza Cenon, and [[Kat Alano]] as well as radio broadcaster Butch Maniego. | ||
==References== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 14:24, 18 April 2007
PinoyExchange (PEX) is a Filipino online message board community founded by Dr. Michael Nolledo a.k.a. "batanguliran" with help from close family members on July 12, 1999. As of March 28, 2007 PEX ranks no. 27 over-all [1] in Big Boards' worldwide ranking and features over 19,238,782 posts made by 199,175 members, making it the largest message board in the country by far.
History
PEX was originally conceptualized by the New Jersey-based Dr. Michael Nolledo as an outlet for Filipinos to discuss and debate local issues. Hindered by geographical limitations, Michael enlisted the help of his brother Nix Nolledo a.k.a. Nix, his brother-in-law Marco Lucena a.k.a. marco (who was later replaced by Michael Palacios a.k.a. Mikoid as lead designer and technical consultant), and most importantly his nephew Jude Turcuato a.k.a. Kaboom! who helped generate interest by plugging the forum during televised UAAP basketball games in which he worked as a commentator.
Although the forum reached 2,000 members before the turn of the century it was not until Sprite's 2001 ad campaign that PEX enjoyed its highest exposure. As a result of the rapid increase in traffic, PEX upgraded its dated, CGI-based Ultimate Bulletin Board software to the more robust PHP-powered VBulletin and introduced "Premium Packages" in which subscribers gain added features.
Controversy
PEX routinely places advertisements (occasionally Flash-based) in various parts of the board in order to pay for their exorbitant hosting bills, a fact that can't be underscored enough by constant "server busy" messages and downtime. Unfortunately this move elicited scorn from a select few who equated the ad-placements to greed and monopoly [2][3][4] although there have been many garish local Internet forums [5][6][7][8][9][10] that have attempted to compete with PEX through the years such as the short-lived Rebelde who paid members for their contributions.
Other gripes concern features that are found in other message boards such as avatars and signatures that were available at one point but subsequently removed due to nagging bandwidth issues. [11][12] To address this, PEX introduced PEX Plus in 2001 that allows subscribers to make use of the aforementioned features in addition to search capabilities (a feature open to normal users nowadays) and exclusion from "server busy" messages; the service is currently in hiatus.
Forums on Pinoy Exchange
Sports and Recreation
- Sports Center - Dedicated to the discussion of sports.
- In The Zone - Added in 2004 to cut down the large percentage of basketball threads that used to dominate Sports Center. Hosts annual fantasy leagues each year with PEXFL (Pinoy Exchange Fantasy League) and B.A.N.O. (Basketball Association of New Owners) currently on its third and second year respectively.
- Electronic Gaming - Console wars and debates as well as arcade and PC gaming.
Entertainment
- Music and Radio - Music-related discussions.
- Local Movies and TV
- Celebrities- Forum for the latest news about local actors and actresses.
- TV Programs - Forum about the programs on Philippine Television.
- Movies - Forum about Filipino movies.
- General Movies and TV - Forum about the local entertainment industry.
- International Movies and TV - Topics on foreign films and television programs.
- Anime and Manga - Dwelling place for otakus or those interested in anime and manga.
Atin Ito: Our Culture
- Buhay Pinoy - General Pinoy talk.
- Love, Courtship and Marriage
- Principles, Practices & Preferences - Forum to talk about "your beliefs when it comes to love and how you translate them into action."
- Dilemmas - Forum for discussing problems related to love and relationships.
- Stories & Experiences - Forum for sharing stories and other personal experiences regarding love and relationships.
- The Singles Scene - Dedicated to the single life, and for interacting with other singles. Two groups, namely the NSG (Next Singles Gimik) and Singles' Happy House (formerly known as Singles' Couch), regularly hold eyeballs (or parties) to foster camaraderie among PExers.
- Alternative Preferences - Forum to discuss homosexuality and other alternative relationships.
- Intimacy & Passion - Forum for discussing sexuality and other forms of physical intimacy.
- Family, Friends and Society
The Digital World
- Technology Today - Computers, gadgets and non-game electronic device discussions.
Administrator's Forum
- Announcements and Suggestions - User feedback, complaints and suggestions and forum announcements.
Moderators
As of February 26 2007 there are 17 moderators.
- KuyaDanny (all forums)
- neth_row (Sports Center, In The Zone)
- Mokkori (Hobbies and Recreation, The Pitstop)
- rave (Electronic Gaming)
- Pandaemonaeon (Music and Radio)
- Ophelia_Kills (Local Movies and TV)
- avonlea (Local Movies and TV, International Movies and TV)
- bleargh (Local Movies and TV)
- kartoonista (Anime and Manga, Realm of Thought)
- uptowngirl (Buhay Pinoy, Family, Friends and Society)
- Zen (Personals, Small Talk, Love, Courtship and Marriage)
- smilewarrior (What's Up Doc?)
- Misa Hayase (What's Up Doc?)
- Leigh (Filipinos Everywhere, The Working Filipino)
- tina11 (Parenting 101, Food and Drinks, Arts and Literature, Campus Chat)
- legolass (Local and Foreign Issues)
- Philstar (Philstar.com Community Board)
- ginoledesma (Technology Today)
Trivia
- Its members identify themselves as "PEXers".
- Known celebrity posters include TV show hosts Pia Guanio, Jim Paredes, Luis Manzano, Say Alonzo, Heart Evangelista, Anne Curtis, Gina Alajar, Ryza Cenon, and Kat Alano as well as radio broadcaster Butch Maniego.
References
- ↑ PinoyExchange - Online Filipino Community Big-Boards
- ↑ Kailan po kaya maibabalik ang SEARCH function? Pinoy Exchange
- ↑ PEx is becoming like PLDT, Skycable, Meralco, etc. Pinoy Exchange
- ↑ Is PEX a monopoly? Pinoy Exchange
- ↑ Pinoy Forum
- ↑ Barrio Alamasag
- ↑ Praning
- ↑ Gwapo
- ↑ Female Network
- ↑ Pinoy Tambayan
- ↑ Server is Busy Pinoy Exchange
- ↑ Server Is Always Busy Pinoy Exchange