so.. we're going to move to a new server next week

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11-29-2007, 07:28 PM

Philip

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so.. we're going to move to a new server next week

probably be down for 24 hours as the DNS propagates to the new owner's host.

11-29-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Philip

probably be down for 24 hours as the DNS propagates to the new owner's host.

my girlfriend loves you.

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For those of us who will not be able to physically survive a 24 hour seperation from MT, how about posting the new IP address so we can work around the DNS outage?

my girlfriend hates you.

11-29-2007, 08:02 PM

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For those of us who will not be able to physically survive a 24 hour seperation from MT, how about posting the new IP address so we can work around the DNS outage?

not my box. dunno.

11-29-2007, 11:24 PM

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glad you guys are addicts but I've had my fill, won't be around much after the move, if any.

11-30-2007, 07:52 AM

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How will this affect the paying accounts? Should I stop the auto PayPal and wait to hear from the new owner?

I sure hope the new owner runs it the same way it is now. This is the only forum I have ever truly enjoyed.

you'll have to change the email address or drop it and resubscribe after he reconfigures it I guess.

11-30-2007, 10:09 AM

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so, can we have like a "goodbye bashing of Philip"
im a little scared of being banned but can we start a new thread titled bash of philip and have everyone contribute in the cruelest and most unusual ways? if not, i was just kidding!!!

11-30-2007, 10:22 AM

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Whoa! I seriously failed to pick up on the "new owners" part.. I scanned over that and just saw "new host."

Seriously, Phillip, I'm really bummed out that we're losing you. Can you tell us who the new guy is?

Some guy, dunno him.

All I know is what I could find cyber stalking his phone number, he apparently buys forums and sells marketing on them and makes a profit. That's all I know, and he's canadian.

I really doubt you'll see much if any change, in fact he seems to want to keep it static.
I wasn't going to say anything and just hand my account over so you guys wouldn't even know it had changed hands

I have no idea how much he'll be involved in the day to day operations, probably about a little as I do at this point.

11-30-2007, 11:49 AM

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How much did you sell it for if its not a secret?

Was it offered to anyone on the forum prior to the current bidder?

A couple of us mods expressed intrest, but Philip's offer was pretty damn good.

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11-30-2007, 12:03 PM

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Yeah there was no way to come up with the money fast enough.

It sucks that Philip is leaving, but hopefully its run with the same nonchalant tyranny we are all used to

11-30-2007, 12:24 PM

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Sorry to see you go.

Thanks for jump starting mx5projects.com with advertising space!

No prob but the free ad space will probably come to an end shortly.

11-30-2007, 01:22 PM

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Yeah there was no way to come up with the money fast enough.

It sucks that Philip is leaving, but hopefully its run with the same nonchalant tyranny we are all used to

So, uhm, how much?

11-30-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by whaaamx5

do you know the new owners take on group buys and member discounts?
will we be able to do these with non sponsors?

I would imagine not

11-30-2007, 01:25 PM

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How much was enough?

20 - 30 grand?

a bit more but I'll sell it to you for 19 if you want.. to keep it "in the family"

11-30-2007, 02:42 PM

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philip must be in sales...thats great value building...

I am, actually.

11-30-2007, 03:34 PM

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a bit more but I'll sell it to you for 19 if you want.. to keep it "in the family"

Are you serious or just ****** with me?

11-30-2007, 03:58 PM

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Thats one way to get the RX7 done.

thinking of selling that anyway.

11-30-2007, 04:26 PM

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**** man, dump the gf and leave town too?

actually.. heh.

I'd very much like to quit my job, take an 80% pay cut, and go to work for an airline and walk away from about everything.

11-30-2007, 04:31 PM

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what so no more group buys on whatever the **** we want? this sux

we'll probably have to start paying royalties for selling stuff in the FS section

Man, if you think I was quick to ban people before, try me now that I REALLY don't give a ****.

11-30-2007, 04:39 PM

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come to chicago fly for united or whoever has a hub here ill buy the rx7

lots and lots base crews there.

11-30-2007, 04:41 PM

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I am just curious how much money was missing that the forum couldnt be bought by the people here. How many people were offered joint ownership?

Phillip, if you dont want to discuss this or I am asking to many questions just say so. I mean I wish I knew the forum was up for sale, I could have probably put up 5 grand of my own money maybe more to contribute. I could see many business opportunities with this place that would retain its current positives and bring on more.

it sold for less than that.
And it wasn't "for sale" someone made an offer, and I accepted. I had honestly been close to shutting it down anyway.

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