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Post by moon/Laura on Mar 30, 2011 11:46:32 GMT -5
I recently had a poster by the name of Shibby PM me out of the blue, asking if i was interested in selling this place.. I told him no - because this place is free. I'm neither spending or making money off of it. He replied back "Are you absolutely sure? Like I said, you wouldn't be losing anything...you'd still run the place as an Admin, you'd just have some money in your pocket also. lol Oh, and you'd be doing what's best for all the members.
I could do a lot for this community. I have tons of Adwords credits to use for promoting, and a fresh Vbulletin forum license which is about a million times better than Proboards. Plus it would be on a faster, more secure server." his first offer was $1700, but eventually said he could maybe do $2500.. anyway, i told him no thanks.. fast forward to yesterday.. taxman from the EE board got an unsolicited PM from shibby, saying "::they just started a new forum, i was just there. might wanna check it out
www.moneychatcentral.com"
GEE.. what an "odd" coincidence, huh?? especially given the set up is very similar to here.. anyway, it touts that the rules are relaxed and that members have a voice.. so there you go.. people now have another option, since this place apparently sucks ass so bad.
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 11:50:24 GMT -5
I recently had a poster by the name of Shibby PM me out of the blue, asking if i was interested in selling this place.. I told him no - because this place is free. I'm neither spending or making money off of it. He replied back "Are you absolutely sure? Like I said, you wouldn't be losing anything...you'd still run the place as an Admin, you'd just have some money in your pocket also. lol Oh, and you'd be doing what's best for all the members.
I could do a lot for this community. I have tons of Adwords credits to use for promoting, and a fresh Vbulletin forum license which is about a million times better than Proboards. Plus it would be on a faster, more secure server." his first offer was $1700, but eventually said he could maybe do $2500.. anyway, i told him no thanks.. fast forward to yesterday.. taxman from the EE board got an unsolicited PM from shibby, saying "::they just started a new forum, i was just there. might wanna check it out
www.moneychatcentral.com"
GEE.. what an "odd" coincidence, huh?? especially given the set up is very similar to here.. anyway, it touts that the rules are relaxed and that members have a voice.. so there you go.. people now have another option, since this place apparently sucks ass so bad. I like it Ma'am especially the Miltiary Sections, Sea Stories, and Humor in Uniform..not too overjoyed with some wild and crazy PMs though ..My favorite two posters are handyman 2 and Henry Clay BTW in case you were wondering...must be Marine Thing?? Pls let me know who is the culprit who said and I am quoting you "this place apparently #$@#% so bad"....was it one of those EE Desparate Housewives again with the potty mouth.. Hold out for more cash go for at least @$5,000.00 and don't forget my advisory fee which is only 33% today just for you
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Post by moon/Laura on Mar 30, 2011 11:54:55 GMT -5
PI, no one person has said so. but given how many complaints i see here on this board alone, i just felt like it was what everyone was saying..
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 11:57:25 GMT -5
PI, no one person has said so. but given how many complaints i see here on this board alone, i just felt like it was what everyone was saying.. If I hear those words that person will receive a PM by yours truly and senior member that "abusive and excessive profanity is not condoned here" We had an old saying in the Marines "when the troops are complaining that means they are really happy but when they stop complaining means they are either all wounded or dead" And I don't see any unhappy posters here, frustrated or nit picky ?? Yes but "unhappy"..?? I don't see it but I don't see too well either these days just started wearing bifocal contact lenses which is taking some time getting used to.. OOOOOOOOOOOps excuse me for a minute my PM in box is on fire again and need to respond to them all if I can and may have more of those inadvertent ones ...
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Post by jkapp on Mar 30, 2011 12:19:39 GMT -5
PI, no one person has said so. but given how many complaints i see here on this board alone, i just felt like it was what everyone was saying.. If you bring more than one person together on the internet you will get complaints...considering they still post here it obviously isn't that big a deal to them. Some people just aren't happy unless they are miserable and bitching about one thing or another...
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Post by handyman2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:24:17 GMT -5
MOONBEAM: In real life there are those whether they be 12 or 100 just never grow up. They get there jollies out of trying to make others as miserable as they are. Be it this form or any other they will be there. Just a fact of life. This is a good form and I sometimes have to get amused at the feeble attempts by some to show their true backsides. Don't dispair you started a fine form just keep the faith. Handy
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 12:37:12 GMT -5
Moonbeam.....I have one thing to say to our resident Unhappy Posters after reading just a few complaints to mods ... "Whoever Promised You a Rose Garden?" And if someone spends their time complaining they are "NOT Happy" then all I can say is we know that you are not "Happy" but which one of Snow Whites' Seven Dwarfs are you? Grumpy?? Sleepy??
And unhappiness is a state of mind and thankfully I don't live in that state... ;D
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Post by floridayankee on Mar 30, 2011 13:53:48 GMT -5
PI, no one person has said so. but given how many complaints i see here on this board alone, i just felt like it was what everyone was saying.. everyone who? I love this bar! Wait....wrong board. Anyway, unwarranted whining doesn't even warrant a response IMHO. Ignore the petty shizit and don't let adults acting like juveniles get you down moon!
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Post by verrip1 on Mar 30, 2011 14:37:08 GMT -5
Don't happen often, Dem, but when you're right, you're right. K4Moon!
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Post by reasonfreedom on Mar 30, 2011 14:40:37 GMT -5
Moon, I think he would make more money from the adwords. He just wants a site that gets a lot of hits so he can make money on advertising, he doesn't care about the forums. I respect your stand against greed and for purpose. ;D
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Post by verrip1 on Mar 30, 2011 14:41:29 GMT -5
... and I'd sure like to see a list of who these damned complainers are. I'd [clause deleted due to threat of personal animosity] them so hard they wouldn't be able to [see above] again for a month!
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Post by moon/Laura on Mar 30, 2011 14:50:20 GMT -5
ok.. you all may color me surprised.. i truly thought there would be a lot of people on this board, specifically, that would be cheering for a new place to post ... but perhaps the people who are planning to leave just aren't posting in this thread? in any case, i'm glad to hear that more want to stay than go..
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2011 14:50:29 GMT -5
Wait for a six figure offer.
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Post by jkapp on Mar 30, 2011 14:56:39 GMT -5
Wait for a six figure offer. That's right! It's not worth selling out if you sell out cheap
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Post by ugonow on Mar 30, 2011 15:39:22 GMT -5
Thanks,moonbeam. I have to admit,I was a little disappointed at first .From your header,I thought this was a therapy session...but thanks for not selling.....
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 15:49:57 GMT -5
Hey Moonbeam sorry I have been really busy trying to answer all the emails and PMs regarding this thread...and after a discussion with others; we recomend you raise your asking price to not less than $7856.38 for the MSN Money Board refugees and should that for any reason be an issue have Mr Shibby PM contact me at my email address: USMCret@hotmail.com and I will try to explain why only $7856.38 is a steal at that price..
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Post by ed1066 on Mar 30, 2011 15:57:13 GMT -5
Hey Moonbeam sorry I have been really busy trying to answer all the emails and PMs regarding this thread...and after a discussion with others; we recomend you raise your asking price to not less than $7856.38 for the MSN Money Board refugees and should that for any reason be an issue have Mr Shibby PM contact me at my email address: USMCret@hotmail.com and I will try to explain why only $7856.38 is a steal at that price.. You might want to bring in an attorney on this negotiation. I know a good one...
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 16:10:05 GMT -5
You might want to bring in an attorney on this negotiation. I know a good one...
I am represented by Hagens Berman Sobol Sharipo LLP out of their San Francisco office who are all busy today chatting about the Barry Bonds trial and took their ever loving sweet time answering my emails on this subject for the lovely and vivacious Ms Moonbeam and our esteemed and highly respected Mods...
Sorry guys I am doing the best that I can and will work hard for my 33% commission and fees...
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Post by mmhmm on Mar 30, 2011 17:11:41 GMT -5
Just some digruntled poster with an axe to grind, Moonbeam, and trying to grind it on you. Anyone here has the option, if utterly miserable, to go elsewhere or click the little red X in the upper right corner of the browser. Starting their own board is another option open to any who might not like this board. To do what this one did is just sour grapes and should be considered as such. Good riddance, in my opinion. This board runs just fine, and while people might disagree, they're going to do that no matter where they are. If the disagreements can be kept from growing into full-fledged chaos, I see that as a good thing! Thanks for all you do, and to the moderators, as well. I know it's a tough, and often thankless job.
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Post by moon/Laura on Mar 30, 2011 17:42:56 GMT -5
mmhmm, shibby was not a disgruntled poster, to the best of my knowledge.. he only made like 6 posts.. designed to make it look like he was going to hang around while he gathered what he wanted off of here for his format...
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 17:54:34 GMT -5
I think mkitty frightened Mr Shibby off according to my unreliable sources again..he thought she was a cat and got shocked out of his seat by her usual candid and colloquial expressions...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2011 20:12:17 GMT -5
people now have another option, since this place apparently sucks ass so bad.Moonbeam the way you phrased that statement, well it sound like your a bit fed up with the whiners, etc. You need to remember that we are a small section of society & that's what society is today.......a bunch of whiners. There are people here that see only one way (& I'm not talking about politics). They feel entitled to call someone every name that's not in the book if someone disagrees with them or called them out on a fact they made up. Buck up & don't let it get to you. This is a great site but sadly there are always people that feel picked upon & will complain. Just give thanks that you don't know them in real life or have to work with them.
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Post by mmhmm on Mar 30, 2011 20:39:45 GMT -5
mmhmm, shibby was not a disgruntled poster, to the best of my knowledge.. he only made like 6 posts.. designed to make it look like he was going to hang around while he gathered what he wanted off of here for his format... Ahh. Then, I emphasize: Good riddance! I took a look at the boards. They're not exactly taking off like a wildfire. Of course, anyone is entitled to create their own message board, and more power to them. Rather they be there than griping here! ;D
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 20:44:14 GMT -5
Ahh. Then, I emphasize: Good riddance! I took a look at the boards. They're not exactly taking off like a wildfire. Of course, anyone is entitled to create their own message board, and more power to them. Rather they be there than griping here!
Ok then stop griping and have a glass of Moxie...Remember Moxie is also a very good laxative and from what I understand much better than Danon Yogurt in case you didn't know that..
Where else could you have so much fun, not lose any money, and enjoy a laugh or two....you do laugh I would guess ??
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 20:44:30 GMT -5
Ahh. Then, I emphasize: Good riddance! I took a look at the boards. They're not exactly taking off like a wildfire. Of course, anyone is entitled to create their own message board, and more power to them. Rather they be there than griping here!
Ok then stop griping and have a glass of Moxie...Remember Moxie is also a very good laxative and from what I understand much better than Danon Yogurt in case you didn't know that..
Where else could you have so much fun, not lose any money, and enjoy a laugh or two....you do laugh I would guess ??
The only thing that is not offered here is how to lose weight but you can learn how to lose friends and not influence anyone if that is your thing??
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Post by moon/Laura on Mar 30, 2011 20:44:39 GMT -5
yes tex...i am... more than a "bit" fed up, actually... and the name callers you talk about are a huge part of it.. i can't fathom thinking that it's necessary or RIGHT to do that..
yes, i cuss.. i have a very foul mouth.. but typically, i try to keep it to when i'm trying to make a point, and i don't use them against people...only the topic.
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 20:47:21 GMT -5
yes tex...i am... more than a "bit" fed up, actually... and the name callers you talk about are a huge part of it.. i can't fathom thinking that it's necessary or RIGHT to do that.. yes, i cuss.. i have a very foul mouth.. but typically, i try to keep it to when i'm trying to make a point, and i don't use them against people...only the topic. Moonbeam you need a huge huggie ...here you go girl hope that does it for you and maybe a few days away from this place is what should be suggested to you and yours. BTW as you know I have seen a few of the complaints addressed to you and if you get a lot of that garbage I can see how it is troubling..
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Post by mmhmm on Mar 30, 2011 20:49:28 GMT -5
I hear you, loud and clear, Moonbeam. There are some who just can't deal with a little butthurt on a message board. They believe everyone should think as they think, and will waste their time indefinitely trying to "get at" someone who's paying them absolutely no mind. Whatever floats their boats, I suppose. As far as I'm concerned, you're doing a fine job here.
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Post by privateinvestor on Mar 30, 2011 20:50:52 GMT -5
I hear you, loud and clear, Moonbeam. There are some who just can't deal with a little butthurt on a message board. They believe everyone should think as they think, and will waste their time indefinitely trying to "get at" someone who's paying them absolutely no mind. Whatever floats their boats, I suppose. As far as I'm concerned, you're doing a fine job here. I think you are doing a fine job as well mmhmm..very mature and ladylike perspective is needed once in awhile ..
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Post by moon/Laura on Mar 30, 2011 21:04:00 GMT -5
thanks PI and mmhmm...
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