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TWC Today => TWC Today News => Topic started by: lfmusiclover on April 27, 2009, 01:02:01 PM
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You guys have probably noticed lately that my presence here has dwindled to a precious few minutes each day, and my posting activity here has dwindled to practically none. In a nutshell, this is because my life has changed in several ways.
I started this site back in August of 2007. At the time, I was bored, and had lots of free time on my hands. I very seldom went out anywhere, had no friends, and no girlfriends. Nor did I desire any. I didn't like where I lived, and didn't feel compelled to socialize and make friends. I started the site because I figured it would give me something to do, which it sure has (in proportions I never expected!). I also didn't have a problem with spending money on hosting and server services. I really didn't have anything else at the time to allocate the money to, so the ~$25 per month I spend for the site was no big deal.
Fast forward to today. I'm pretty sure I told you guys last August that I had moved back to my hometown, where I grew up and lived for 15 years. If I didn't say it here I know I mentioned it in my blog, so you may have read about it there. At any rate, I had hoped that coming back here would reignite the social fire that burnt out when I left, and it has, in bigger ways than I could have imagined. I've met friends, girls, and just generally have gotten back the social life I left behind when I left almost 6 years ago. I don't spend a whole lot of time in front of the computer anymore. On top of all this, I still have the Amazon/Ebay business that I've been running for almost 2 years now. I've also recently reinstated my car insurance policy, and have also recently purcahsed a cell phone and service.
Simply put, my interest in this site has waned dramatically, and I don't believe its temporary. I also don't think I want to continue funneling money into it that can be better spent elsewhere (my car insurance, for example :P ). Current TWC has never been a big devotion of mine anyhow. My interest was and still is in classic TWC. Therefore, I've made the heart wrenching decision to cease operations of this site and forum. It was a very difficult decision, but one I think is right.
That said, there IS one thing that can save this site. If there is anyone here who is interested in taking over the site, then perhaps it can continue on. I can transfer everything over to you, and you can assume control of and payment for the site. If your interested, let me know. Barring that, the site will cease operations on or about May 13.
I've had a great time running this site, and meeting all the people that have joined this forum over the nearly two years its been up. We've certainly made alot of very big LF music discoveries here, and had lots of fun.
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Awww Gary. I'm sorry about this news. I was shocked. Things like this happens all the time. :cry3:
I really hope you have an awesome time, and I really hate to see the site go. I enjoy being on here. I even made so much friends here as well! You are a great administrator. I'm really sure someone on here would take over your place. :noexpression:
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Same. I'm sure someone would be willing to run the forums. This place has meant a lot for me for over 2 years. I've made many great friends and connections and was able to keep up with updates here.
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I don't have the money to run a site, but I'll be more than happy to take over moderation duties for these these forums for you all. I've ran a few forums and they've been pretty successful for a time. Maybe Stephen can host the forum from his webserver like what he planned to do when this site was going to be taken down last year. I just hate to see this greatly successful forum go as there aren't any other active TWC forums out there. Losing this forum will greatly affect me because I've met just about everyone on the TWC Fan community here, and I'm sure lots of others feel the same way. Anyone up for this?
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Just spoke to Gary and I may be able to accommodate something to save the site. I will keep Gary and everyone posted
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I'd be devastated if this site died. I have plenty of money and a good job so if nobody else can afford to keep the site afloat, I can. You just say the word and I'll take the responsibility.
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I'm sorry to hear the news Gary, but it's understandable and I hope that someone will be willing to take over this site, it would be sad to see this great place shut down for good. :(
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I have inquired about splitting the charges with Martin on monthly charges, since now I have a job, I can spare $10-$15 a month. Won't be able to until the 15th, when I get my first full paycheck, which is 2 days after he's ceasing operations... Hoping Martin and/or Gary can pull something in the meantime, maybe one final month. Hoping to hear back from Gary on this.
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I've spoken with Martin, and he is now thinking things over. He's going to get back to me when he makes a decision. I will also be speaking to Tyler who has also expressed interest. Competitor or not, he's a damn good choice. It's definitely between him and Martin at this point. Jesse, should it not work out with either of them, I'll talk to you.
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The one thing I ask, is that you don't let whoever is gonna run the site and forums, destroy and/or get rid of the design I spent 2 months working on ;) I'd be more than happy to teach whoever is going to run it the PHP and HTML necessary to make it work and create pages. This will remain in the air.
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The one thing I ask, is that you don't let whoever is gonna run the site and forums, destroy and/or get rid of the design I spent 2 months working on ;) I'd be more than happy to teach whoever is going to run it the PHP and HTML necessary to make it work and create pages. This will remain in the air.
Well, I really don't have any control over that Jesse. That would be between you and the new owner. I suspect Martin would be jsutfine letting your design stay, though if Tyler takes the reigns I suspect he'd want to create designs of his own (after all, that IS what he does :D ). B)
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I'm sorry to hear this Gary. :(
If you like, I can help out with the forum since I'm on most of the nights and pretty much all weekend. ;)
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I love this site, but im sure we can come across keeping it up now (hopefully?)
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Rest assured, I'm going to do everything I can to see to it this site doesn't go away. I'm sure I'll work something out with someone. If not Martin, then most definitely Tyler. :thumbsup:
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I'll do it. My server rarely sees any downtime, and there's ample space available. All of the infrastructure is in place, all that would need to be done is to plop the files down and redirect the domain.
Financing is no concern.
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Hopefully things will get worked out Gary! B) I don't want to see this site go, especially after all the hard work that's gone into it! :no:
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Once I get hired for a new full-time meteorologist job sometime this summer or fall, I might be able to start contributing financially to this site if help is still needed. TWC Today has been quite a pleasant surprise for me so far, so I hope the transition ahead will go well. :yes: Good luck in your future endeavors, Gary, and thanks for all your help with making this site so popular! B)
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I'd still like to stick around either as an admin or regular member, if the new owner agrees to it, but I just don't want to deal with the work of updating and maintaining a website, nor with the financial side of it anymore. I just don't have the time, interest, or will.
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I understand completely. I think that Martin would be a great admin, but I dont know about Tyler. I dont rally know him :P
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Believe me, Tyler would do a fine job. :yes: B) :biggrin:
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Thanks for the kind words, Gary. :thumbsup:
As Gary did mention, I have expressed interest in taking over the site. Some of you know, I have wanted to create a present-day TWC site for years now (long before TWCT came around)... but never did because I honestly didn't want the hassle of starting a site from scratch. This site, however, has a good member base, and content already built into it, and I know that I could take over and do a decent job. I already co-admin at TWCC, and have co-admin'd at another forum, and have experience as a webmaster. So we'll see where this goes.
As for changes to the site: should I be granted the rights to this website, everything would remain unchanged at first, however, with all management hand-overs, some things would inevitably change with time. I may update some graphics, change the administration team, etc. But, nothing too drastic. Let's just cross that bridge when we come to it. :wave:
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Wow Gary, I didn't see this coming, but I know you have thought seriously about this and have made a decision you will be happy with. :)
I am very thankful for those who have offered to take over the site because I would sure hate to see it go. :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:
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I want to thank everyone for the kind words mentioned here about me and several PMs I received! I am glad people respect me enough to take over things here at TWCT.
Yesterday I posted (and chatted with some of you) that I was still considering options and if something like this would be possible for me to do. I have thought it over and think I can do the job. Therefor I submited my offer to Gary moments ago to take over operations here once he leaves. It will be his decision whether I am choosen or not.
I have contacted several others and in the case I could no longer or am unwiling to continue operations of the site, these others who you all know here at the forums would be happy to take over.
I strongly think TWCT is an amazing forum! The members are awesome!! TWCT is the most active TWC forum around and has the most to offer to members. It would be a great loss if this forum and content were lost.
Thank you all!
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I fully accept your offer Martin! B)
I can think of few other people I'd rather give the reigns to. I got your PM, and we can talk and hopefully get everything taken care of this afternoon/evening. :biggrin: B)
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I would submit my name for consideration, but life's a bit too tight right now. I'll just stick to web design. :yes:
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I want to thank everyone for the kind words mentioned here about me and several PMs I received! I am glad people respect me enough to take over things here at TWCT.
Yesterday I posted (and chatted with some of you) that I was still considering options and if something like this would be possible for me to do. I have thought it over and think I can do the job. Therefor I submited my offer to Gary moments ago to take over operations here once he leaves. It will be his decision whether I am choosen or not.
I have contacted several others and in the case I could no longer or am unwiling to continue operations of the site, these others who you all know here at the forums would be happy to take over.
I strongly think TWCT is an amazing forum! The members are awesome!! TWCT is the most active TWC forum around and has the most to offer to members. It would be a great loss if this forum and content were lost.
Thank you all!
Sounds great! B)
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I really agree that Tyler would be a great website owner to this site. :yes:
Martin, you would be great, too. B)
And if you need help maintaining the forum I'm here. ;)
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I'm honored to announce that everything has now been transferred to the control of Martin. From this point forward, this is now his site, and his forum.
I will continue to visit and post as often as I can. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for making this site the success that its been. I've had a great time building this site to what it is today, and I just know that Martin will do a fine job in continuing to make it the best TWC site here is. :biggrin: B)
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Gary... it truly has been an honor to have you here. You have made this site into one of the most successful TWC sites out there and have created a community that we all know and love. I can only hope I can be half the admin you were.
I will be making a new topic in the news section in a bit to give people a heads up on the transition. :thumbsup:
Now first order of business... change name to TWC Martin Weather Fun Super Forum :rofl2:
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Excellent news! Congrats Martin! B)
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Yay Congrats Martin, i look to donate to the site very soon
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Thank you everyone
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