USMB being sold

[jimnyc]

I was aware of this but it wasn't made public until yesterday. The new owner had contacted me with an interest to merge both forums into one, which I politely declined. I wish him nothing but the best of luck with his forum. Hopefully he'll see exactly what transpired and realize that what 'was' a good community was brought down a few notches by the old owner and admin, and make appropriate changes to give the community a boost.

[shattered]

Oh, how cute. They let Gabby back.

And I didn't know Greg was only 23. That explains a LOT.

[KitchenKitten99]

That's too funny. Heh. His totalitarian (and nosy PM reading) ways rub people the wrong way, much?

[shattered]

That's too funny. Heh. His totalitarian (and nosy PM reading) ways rub people the wrong way, much?

I'm sure he bought it with the full intention of reselling it for a profit, which is fine and dandy.. But.. I think he held on to it too long, and made too many changes, as well as ticked too many people off.

Had he been smart, he would have left the board completely intact, and would have likely gotten an even better price. But, 23 year old males usually get on these power trips, and have deflated egos they need to reinflate in any manner possible.

The new owner posted a message asking for suggestions, so it'll be interesting to see what he does..

(Smart move on not merging them, too.. That would spell disaster.)

[Mr. P]

I was aware of this but it wasn't made public until yesterday. The new owner had contacted me with an interest to merge both forums into one, which I politely declined. I wish him nothing but the best of luck with his forum. Hopefully he'll see exactly what transpired and realize that what 'was' a good community was brought down a few notches by the old owner and admin, and make appropriate changes to give the community a boost.

I get the impression he sees exactly what happened and that’s why he wants to merge. He saw what made the board a success. Odd that he’d buy the site knowing it was destroyed, though. Maybe he was counting on a merger, which, IMO would be a major mistake for you, Jim.

[The ClayTaurus]

I'm sure he bought it with the full intention of reselling it for a profit, which is fine and dandy.. But.. I think he held on to it too long, and made too many changes, as well as ticked too many people off.

Had he been smart, he would have left the board completely intact, and would have likely gotten an even better price. But, 23 year old males usually get on these power trips, and have deflated egos they need to reinflate in any manner possible.

The new owner posted a message asking for suggestions, so it'll be interesting to see what he does..

(Smart move on not merging them, too.. That would spell disaster.)

You have a lot of hatred for 23 year old males, eh?

[KitchenKitten99]

I think he destroyed what would have been a decent profit, and I am not so sure the new owner will be getting his money's worth, being as many of the people who made the board what it was, came over here, and don't go over there anymore. I know I won't likely go back over there, just because everyone I like is only over here.

[shattered]

You have a lot of hatred for 23 year old males, eh?

No hatred at all.. Most of them just have ego issues they need to work out.

[CSM]

I think he destroyed what would have been a decent profit, and I am not so sure the new owner will be getting his money's worth, being as many of the people who made the board what it was, came over here, and don't go over there anymore. I know I won't likely go back over there, just because everyone I like is only over here.

I suspect that the USMB will be a commodity for a bit more. Myself, I am not looking for membership in a board that is going to change owenrship every few months...thank you anyway.

[darin]

Not a part of the subject, but I just saw this:

I'd like to thank Greg for buying this board and making the improvements he has

And LITERALLY threw up a little bit in my mouth.

wow.

[shattered]

Not a part of the subject, but I just saw this:



And LITERALLY threw up a little bit in my mouth.

wow.

[Jon]

No hatred at all.. Most of them just have ego issues they need to work out.

I know. Between them, and those slutty, smoking, twentysomething, females...

[Nienna]

I know. Between them, and those slutty, smoking, twentysomething, females...

They were TEENAGED sluts... unless they failed a few grades.

[shattered]

I know. Between them, and those slutty, smoking, twentysomething, females...

Ahh, but 23 year old males haven't changed much in 15 years.. Apparently, 20-something year old females have.

[Jon]

They were TEENAGED sluts... unless they failed a few grades.

I wasn't referring to the TEENAGED sluts.