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Post by Darren Ford on Aug 2, 2011 10:00:43 GMT -5
I agree Kenny, everything is locked down except for "News" and "Ticket Community".
I refuse to let the yahoos rule the day. This way we go out on top...and begin a new venture.
The nights I spent dealing with upset people that were banned or attacked by others and on and on....I just can't do it anymore. I need to go to a controlled atmosphere, I really do. I trust you all understand...most of you do.
Thanks...see you on the other side next week!
DF
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Post by Grumpz on Aug 2, 2011 10:04:21 GMT -5
I was expecting to miss this place when Darren said he was going to shut it down. I want to thank all the jackasses who are making it easier to say good bye to returnofthejets.proboards.com. Thanks Darren - it's been a heck of a ride. m. Agreed. What a shame this board is dying the death it is. It hasn't been the same since the team was announced and probably should have been closed that week. Indeed. I mean I respect the decision, but to have if flicker out like this is too bad. As for the anger towards DF, not that I'm angry, but when you are as passionate about the teams hopeful return for so long, to find out that the history/ups/downs is basically going to vanish, could easily be seen as a massive let down. I get it.
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Post by The Unknown Poster on Aug 2, 2011 11:32:37 GMT -5
I was expecting to miss this place when Darren said he was going to shut it down. I want to thank all the jackasses who are making it easier to say good bye to returnofthejets.proboards.com. Thanks Darren - it's been a heck of a ride. m. Agreed and well said. Special thanks to the "Unknown Poster" who obviously has nothing better to do than complain...wow. Go out on a long weekend or something for a change! I appreciate the shout out. Sorry I didnt go out for the long weekend. I have a job and was working dickhead. I will assume DF wasnt referring to me as a "yahoo" after the years I've been here and the private messages we have exchanged. But I will say I think some people have gone over board. I'm not blaming DF. In fact I said if he did sell out I hope it was for a significant pay off. I'm disappointed in his decision, certainly. If you take it upon yourself to "lead", you have a certain responsibility to those that choose to follow. As far as the WFP site, well, can they change it and make it better for their "final draft"? Sure. They'd be idiots not to after the raping it's taken from people. THe point is, others have put up much better forums in their spare time than the WFP did when it's what they get paid to do. And ofcourse, many people have an issue with the WFP that is well justified. It's not complaining to have an opinion that differs from yours. Grow up.
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Post by pbonomo on Aug 2, 2011 11:43:01 GMT -5
It's been a long time coming, time to move on to another platform... Understandable, seeing as this was a "return" site. I'm debating whether or not to keep the Manitoba Mythbusters forum and chat room online, and now WhiteOut Nation has a forum and chat room as well -- so many options...
Darren, thanks for all you've done. I'm sure you know that with your help, a strong, tight-knit community was formed (along with bickering, which comes with the territory, I suppose) and I hope the community in general stands together, wherever we all end up. (Cue "Dust In The Wind" by Kansas...)
Phil Bonomo.
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Post by pbonomo on Aug 2, 2011 11:46:36 GMT -5
BTW -- the WFP page doesn't load properly in my browser at work, so it's useless to me...
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Post by Hannu Smail on Aug 2, 2011 11:48:45 GMT -5
BTW -- the WFP page doesn't load properly in my browser at work, so it's useless to me... I had the same problem periodically over the weekend.
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Post by The Unknown Poster on Aug 2, 2011 11:53:07 GMT -5
Shhhh, you're not supposed to complain about the WFP site. ;-)
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Post by TheDeuce on Aug 2, 2011 11:59:57 GMT -5
Only a couple more posts until I hit my 'drive to 1600' before it's shut down... m.
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Post by Grumpz on Aug 2, 2011 12:14:55 GMT -5
Only a couple more posts until I hit my 'drive to 1600' before it's shut down... m. I wasn't sure I'd hit 1500 before the end, but I did! I've managed to accomplish something at least, whilst on holidays! ;D
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Post by Shadowdancer on Aug 2, 2011 12:40:01 GMT -5
The WFP fan site does not load up for me so its off to the HF boards I guess.
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Post by TheDeuce on Aug 2, 2011 13:00:55 GMT -5
The WFP fan site does not load up for me so its off to the HF boards I guess. Give this one a try: jetsbelievers.proboards.com/index.cgiNot a mod or admin or anything, just a member who likes the direction the forum is going in. Solid membership and a cozy feel. Very accessible. Another one to check out is: jetshockeyforum.proboards.com/index.cgiNot as intimate - kind of reminds me of a cross between HFBoards and ROTJ - but a lot of solid members there too. If you like the ROTJ Proboards forum you'll feel at home with either of those two. m.
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Post by jayr on Aug 2, 2011 13:54:07 GMT -5
Agreed and well said. Special thanks to the "Unknown Poster" who obviously has nothing better to do than complain...wow. Go out on a long weekend or something for a change! I appreciate the shout out. Sorry I didnt go out for the long weekend. I have a job and was working dickhead. I will assume DF wasnt referring to me as a "yahoo" after the years I've been here and the private messages we have exchanged. But I will say I think some people have gone over board. I'm not blaming DF. In fact I said if he did sell out I hope it was for a significant pay off. I'm disappointed in his decision, certainly. If you take it upon yourself to "lead", you have a certain responsibility to those that choose to follow. As far as the WFP site, well, can they change it and make it better for their "final draft"? Sure. They'd be idiots not to after the raping it's taken from people. THe point is, others have put up much better forums in their spare time than the WFP did when it's what they get paid to do. And ofcourse, many people have an issue with the WFP that is well justified. It's not complaining to have an opinion that differs from yours. Grow up. I am fully grown, thanks The point is DF created a RETURN of NHL hockey site - that has been completed, so it is time to move onto bigger and better things since this site is now outdated in what it was made for and set out to do. The fact you seem to want some sort of "customer loyalty" for being here so long and having 3 zillion posts makes zero sense. Yes, the other forums are a work in progress. But it is early August, 2 months until the season starts. Just see how this all plays out before you get too cranky.
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Post by holysmokes on Aug 2, 2011 15:28:28 GMT -5
No disrespect to DF but if he did NOT get a substantial pay day then he's nuts. I hope it was very, very high dollar figure to attach his good name to that steaming pile of crap AND the censor-happy tools at WFP. Attach his "good name" hahaha
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Post by holysmokes on Aug 2, 2011 15:29:20 GMT -5
oh jesus... DF is such a jackass
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Post by The Unknown Poster on Aug 2, 2011 15:32:57 GMT -5
I appreciate the shout out. Sorry I didnt go out for the long weekend. I have a job and was working dickhead. I will assume DF wasnt referring to me as a "yahoo" after the years I've been here and the private messages we have exchanged. But I will say I think some people have gone over board. I'm not blaming DF. In fact I said if he did sell out I hope it was for a significant pay off. I'm disappointed in his decision, certainly. If you take it upon yourself to "lead", you have a certain responsibility to those that choose to follow. As far as the WFP site, well, can they change it and make it better for their "final draft"? Sure. They'd be idiots not to after the raping it's taken from people. THe point is, others have put up much better forums in their spare time than the WFP did when it's what they get paid to do. And ofcourse, many people have an issue with the WFP that is well justified. It's not complaining to have an opinion that differs from yours. Grow up. I am fully grown, thanks The point is DF created a RETURN of NHL hockey site - that has been completed, so it is time to move onto bigger and better things since this site is now outdated in what it was made for and set out to do. The fact you seem to want some sort of "customer loyalty" for being here so long and having 3 zillion posts makes zero sense. Yes, the other forums are a work in progress. But it is early August, 2 months until the season starts. Just see how this all plays out before you get too cranky. You've missed my point. It's not that I personally want something. It's simply my opinion that the WFP forum is not a positive place to be for a few reasons and that from a business stand point it makes zero sense for this site to be shut down in favour of a "new" inferior site. That's it.
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Post by yukonjoe on Aug 2, 2011 16:11:32 GMT -5
I am fully grown, thanks The point is DF created a RETURN of NHL hockey site - that has been completed, so it is time to move onto bigger and better things since this site is now outdated in what it was made for and set out to do. The fact you seem to want some sort of "customer loyalty" for being here so long and having 3 zillion posts makes zero sense. Yes, the other forums are a work in progress. But it is early August, 2 months until the season starts. Just see how this all plays out before you get too cranky. You've missed my point. It's not that I personally want something. It's simply my opinion that the WFP forum is not a positive place to be for a few reasons and that from a business stand point it makes zero sense for this site to be shut down in favour of a "new" inferior site. That's it. Except Darren has always been clear that this was not a "business". I've been here a year and kind of like it. I had looked forward to it becoming a Jets fan site, but I gather than can be a lot of work and after 8 years of ROTJ Darren wants a breather.
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Post by macitect on Aug 2, 2011 16:18:06 GMT -5
Thanks Darren, for setting up this forum!
Good luck to you in all your future endeavours. BTW is there still a place where you are taking donations for your new venture? I've lost sight of that thread.
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Post by wpgmike on Aug 2, 2011 16:31:53 GMT -5
Thanks to Darren, and all the others that made this site possible. It was a blast! Lots of good and some frustrating times had on here. Best of luck to all!!!!!
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Post by Darren Ford on Aug 2, 2011 17:38:04 GMT -5
oh jesus... DF is such a jackass How am I a jackass? I just don't get it. You are a poor soul who is both jealous and bitter and I pity you. Post your real name and say that stuff or you are nothing more than a COWARD. To the rest of you, thanks very much right back at ya!
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Post by The Unknown Poster on Aug 2, 2011 17:43:42 GMT -5
You've missed my point. It's not that I personally want something. It's simply my opinion that the WFP forum is not a positive place to be for a few reasons and that from a business stand point it makes zero sense for this site to be shut down in favour of a "new" inferior site. That's it. Except Darren has always been clear that this was not a "business". I've been here a year and kind of like it. I had looked forward to it becoming a Jets fan site, but I gather than can be a lot of work and after 8 years of ROTJ Darren wants a breather. Is DF going to moderate the WFP forum? Doesn't sound like much of a breather.
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