End of an era. Its time for me to say goodbye...
27-11-2007, 02:53 PM
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End of an era. Its time for me to say goodbye...
As many of you will have noticed, a good few months ago i had to have my admin badge removed due to such things as:
So for a few months I eventually bowed to the pressure and took a back seat away from PF and left it to our ever capable web team to run with Julien.
Well, guess what?
That break has made me realise that running this place simply isn’t worth the trouble and grief it causes me and, more importantly, my business.
So, it is with genuine regret that I find I have to say a final goodbye to my admin role at the helm of PassionFord.com after an eventful 4.5 years. The fun has gone guys, and i didnt make any profit from it, i did it all for the love of the scene...
This place has caused me many a laugh and many a tear and I will without a doubt miss it, but i no longer have the time or inclination to be held solely responsible for everything that goes on and i can no longer have people complaining to me at work that their PM's haven’t been read, or they have forgotten their passwords, or they have been banned etc.
Had my business been struggling then I would have plenty of spare time, but with the launch of our new Evolution Chips serial programmers for our Worldwide dealer network we are busier than we ever have been before and every hour of my day is accountable for, especially when I factor in my home life that includes Nicole and I starting a new family, a house that we are renovating or my journalism duties for Fast Ford magazine.
So, i will still come back and visit you, but I will have to buy a gold membership just like everyone else. So i best start learning how to post in the correct rooms eh? 
I want to say a big thank you to our web team. They do a thankless job and it really does pain me to see the grief and name calling they take on a daily basis. I think they are too lenient; I would have banned hundreds of you for the abuse you dish out.
Julien, you have been fun to work with on this project and I have learnt a lot from you. Thanks.
Traders, i will look after your accounts until they expire as you made a deal with me and i will see it out, but anyone who hasnt paid as of today, i suggest you contact Julien personally about renewing your subscription.
Last but not least, thanks to all you PF'ers.. Without all of you this place wouldn’t have been as good as it is, although that said, without half of you it would have been a lot faster. LOL
Seriously though, most of you have been a pleasure to administrate the site for, thanks very much.
So for a few months I eventually bowed to the pressure and took a back seat away from PF and left it to our ever capable web team to run with Julien.
Well, guess what?
That break has made me realise that running this place simply isn’t worth the trouble and grief it causes me and, more importantly, my business.
So, it is with genuine regret that I find I have to say a final goodbye to my admin role at the helm of PassionFord.com after an eventful 4.5 years. The fun has gone guys, and i didnt make any profit from it, i did it all for the love of the scene...
This place has caused me many a laugh and many a tear and I will without a doubt miss it, but i no longer have the time or inclination to be held solely responsible for everything that goes on and i can no longer have people complaining to me at work that their PM's haven’t been read, or they have forgotten their passwords, or they have been banned etc.
Had my business been struggling then I would have plenty of spare time, but with the launch of our new Evolution Chips serial programmers for our Worldwide dealer network we are busier than we ever have been before and every hour of my day is accountable for, especially when I factor in my home life that includes Nicole and I starting a new family, a house that we are renovating or my journalism duties for Fast Ford magazine.
So, i will still come back and visit you, but I will have to buy a gold membership just like everyone else. So i best start learning how to post in the correct rooms eh?
I want to say a big thank you to our web team. They do a thankless job and it really does pain me to see the grief and name calling they take on a daily basis. I think they are too lenient; I would have banned hundreds of you for the abuse you dish out.
Julien, you have been fun to work with on this project and I have learnt a lot from you. Thanks.
Traders, i will look after your accounts until they expire as you made a deal with me and i will see it out, but anyone who hasnt paid as of today, i suggest you contact Julien personally about renewing your subscription.
Last but not least, thanks to all you PF'ers.. Without all of you this place wouldn’t have been as good as it is, although that said, without half of you it would have been a lot faster. LOL
Seriously though, most of you have been a pleasure to administrate the site for, thanks very much.
27-11-2007, 02:57 PM
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I was bloody surprised you managed to do everything anyway chap 
Nice one fella, you have to sort your priorities out and your business and wife are far more important than the tinternet.
Oh and congratulations BTW fella its the first I have heard of you finally tieing the knot well done and about bloody time
Nice one fella, you have to sort your priorities out and your business and wife are far more important than the tinternet.
Oh and congratulations BTW fella its the first I have heard of you finally tieing the knot well done and about bloody time
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27-11-2007, 03:09 PM
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isnt that Petrucci's name?
When I was talking to Kenny at Dreamscience the other weekend I wondered why you were still doing with all the grief..
wise move imo!
all the best
When I was talking to Kenny at Dreamscience the other weekend I wondered why you were still doing with all the grief..
wise move imo!
all the best
27-11-2007, 03:11 PM
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Not surprised in the slightest!
Things like car forums on the internet, whilst they can provide you with good friends and can take up an inordinate amount of your time, matter not a jot in the grand scheme of things.
I would like to say thanks for providing a place for everyone to go after that RSOC BBS fiasco, and for being a good mate over the years too, primarily thanks to this place.
If more people took it all less seriously, it would be a much better place...
Good luck with the business expansion, and with the family. So much more important than moderating kids on the net.
Things like car forums on the internet, whilst they can provide you with good friends and can take up an inordinate amount of your time, matter not a jot in the grand scheme of things.
I would like to say thanks for providing a place for everyone to go after that RSOC BBS fiasco, and for being a good mate over the years too, primarily thanks to this place.
If more people took it all less seriously, it would be a much better place...
Good luck with the business expansion, and with the family. So much more important than moderating kids on the net.
27-11-2007, 03:14 PM
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You've done a cracking job over the years mate and although it may not seem it at times I'm sure I speak for most when I say it's been appreciated.
27-11-2007, 03:17 PM
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As said its a shame its come to this but you have much more important prorities (sp) than pf, That said you've done a top job here which i'm sure myself and the rest of the members are grateful for,
I hope you still find the time to come on here and stay involved with what you helped create,
Finally i wish you good luck with the business / family and whatever else you decide to do in the future,
Oh and get another cossie bought and start enjoying the ford scene the way you should rather than putting what spare time you have into this place.
Top job you've done here mate and i'm sure no one will forget that
I hope you still find the time to come on here and stay involved with what you helped create,
Finally i wish you good luck with the business / family and whatever else you decide to do in the future,
Oh and get another cossie bought and start enjoying the ford scene the way you should rather than putting what spare time you have into this place.
Top job you've done here mate and i'm sure no one will forget that
27-11-2007, 03:22 PM
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I hope you'll still be about on here though Stu? Thank you for all your work on our behalf, most don't realise how much needs to be put in.
Are you a Nicole to be expecting the patter of tiny feet soon then?
Z
Are you a Nicole to be expecting the patter of tiny feet soon then?
Z
27-11-2007, 03:23 PM
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Not at all surprised that you have had enough, chap - a medal deserved for lasting as long as you did!
Best of luck, and see you in the real world soon!
JJ
Best of luck, and see you in the real world soon!
JJ
27-11-2007, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 3iturbo
sad to see you go....................does all the people who got banned come backon now lol
27-11-2007, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaz 88
Originally Posted by 3iturbo
sad to see you go....................does all the people who got banned come backon now lol
27-11-2007, 03:31 PM
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Stu, I have not had the pleasure in meeting you in person, but I have always managed to get a good welcomed response from any questions I have had either phone or PM . For that genorosity I thank you.
This is YOUR website and always will be whether your here as a Boss or as an average Joe member in the future, either way I thank you for your hard work which has introduced me to some right ball lickers and also to some very good friends both online and in "Real Life
Good luck in your new ventures etc wish you the best.
. For that genorosity I thank you.This is YOUR website and always will be whether your here as a Boss or as an average Joe member in the future, either way I thank you for your hard work which has introduced me to some right ball lickers
and also to some very good friends both online and in "Real Life Good luck in your new ventures etc wish you the best.
27-11-2007, 03:38 PM
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all the best stu
i noticed you were the one who was always about to answer questions,
i.e. the muppet room situation i remember (not been here long) seemed very helpful
onto bigger and better things though,
wish you well in what you do
i noticed you were the one who was always about to answer questions,
i.e. the muppet room situation i remember (not been here long) seemed very helpful
onto bigger and better things though,
wish you well in what you do