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Old 07-27-2004, 09:13 AM   #1
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986 Forum up for grabs

Dont' panic folks. The site wiill remain up and running. I am simply looking for someone who may want the site. I have 4 sites running and dont have the time to give attention and detail to all of the sites. That being the case, I am looking for a new owner for 986forum who will dedictae the time to continue growing and promoting the site. Will trade for a boxster

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Old 07-27-2004, 08:26 PM   #2
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Old 07-27-2004, 08:52 PM   #3
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Old 07-28-2004, 12:24 AM   #4
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Well since taking care of a forum is a pain in the ass in the first place, I say it should be for free.
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Old 07-28-2004, 05:32 AM   #5
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JT you are the man. This is without a doubt one of my favorite websites on the internet and some how you have managed to keep away all the advertising and pop-ups that plague so many of the great "free" websites out there. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Old 07-28-2004, 07:56 AM   #6
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If someone wants to cover costs I can help with administration and upgrades.
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Old 07-28-2004, 11:05 PM   #7
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We can have more than one owner.
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Old 07-30-2004, 12:03 PM   #8
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Hi JT,
If 986forum needs a new home I can house it. I already run multiple websites on my web server at home. I am running sDSL 1.1 dedicated in each direction and for the most part have 99% uptime. If you are interested email me directly.
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Old 08-01-2004, 02:41 PM   #9
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I vote that you give it to Alienz. Jeff
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Old 08-15-2004, 10:47 AM   #10
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hey whatever was fine with me. Thought I would put the offer out there....
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Old 08-29-2004, 10:26 PM   #11
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I would like to speak with you also about running the forum.

I currently run/own the largest 914 forum site available on the web. I have enough admins in place another forum would not be an issue. I bring to the table 17 years of Porsche experience and 5 years of pro racing experience in ALMS and Grand Am ( team engineer capacity) and 7 years of computer industry experience.

Servers and bandwith is a non issue. We have our own colo space with our own servers (W2K and Linux) and currently run/admin Invision PB on .php and MYSQL.

I have kept the 914club "vendor neutral" meaning we have NO vendor affiliation and dont accept sponsors unless we are holding an event (see this months Excellence issue)

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Old 08-30-2004, 01:58 AM   #12
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sounds good, but i still would like to see this forum go to one of our long members aliens or jfmiller.
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Old 08-30-2004, 10:29 AM   #13
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I dont disagree. I have spent the last 5 years coughing up free technical advice to different Porsche lists for ZERO gain. It takes a dedicated person with *some* free time..with some computer knowledge...some graphics knowledge... with some Porsche knowledge. It takes a leader... a manager... you end up wearing a lot of hats. Growing a successful site (however you decide success) is rewarding but very time consuming (I'm guessing the current person running the show doesnt have the time) I eat sleep breath Porsche. I autoX 16+ times a year and road race/crew 10-12 times a year. This doesnt leave many weekends open. The weekends that are open are filled with Porsche fun runs...Tahoe runs...Santa Cruz runs...

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Old 08-30-2004, 12:07 PM   #14
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I am behind you, Porsche986, hate to see this turn into a PPBB.

I hear overtones like that...
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I'd like to give it a try, but I've never done one. Either way, I'd like to see one of the regulars take over the board.

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Old 08-30-2004, 02:09 PM   #16
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I have spent ZERO time on PPBB.. what is the story behind your comment ?


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Old 08-30-2004, 06:14 PM   #17
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If it is ok with you JT when you are ready to get rid of it start up an official poll to let the members decide, just an idea even though you own it.
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Old 08-30-2004, 07:09 PM   #18
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No response on the "overtones" comment ?

Sorry. Wrong person. I didnt realize "MickeyMouse" posted that.

Anyone ever wonder why people dont use their real names to join these BBS's ??



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Old 08-31-2004, 06:49 AM   #19
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same can be said for pictures brad...


As regard to who runs the forum... i like it to stay with a long member they are used to the way people post and the way things are done. I am sure you have a good hosting system but so do others..

I just would like it go to forum members.. maybe you could be a MOD if you want some involvment.

who knows its up to JT its his forum and his domain name. Besides running a forum is hard as you need to be quick to delete potentially bordline messages as "messageboard" is a legal minefield.

but i did check your forum out a while back and it was good i must admit.

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