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.
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Originally Posted by Philip
(Post 179507)
probably be down for 24 hours as the DNS propagates to the new owner's host.
Originally Posted by Joe Perez
(Post 179522)
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?
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
(Post 179522)
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?
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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.
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Originally Posted by miataspeed1point6
(Post 179625)
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. |
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!!! |
Originally Posted by Joe Perez
(Post 179708)
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? 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 :hs: 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. |
Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 179766)
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? |
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 |
Originally Posted by Stripes
(Post 179775)
Sorry to see you go.:sadwavey: Thanks for jump starting mx5projects.com with advertising space!
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Originally Posted by Loki047
(Post 179772)
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 |
Originally Posted by whaaamx5
(Post 179784)
do you know the new owners take on group buys and member discounts?
will we be able to do these with non sponsors? |
Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 179790)
How much was enough?
20 - 30 grand? |
Originally Posted by whaaamx5
(Post 179806)
philip must be in sales...thats great value building...
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Originally Posted by Philip
(Post 179794)
a bit more but I'll sell it to you for 19 if you want.. to keep it "in the family"
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Originally Posted by Tremiata
(Post 179854)
Thats one way to get the RX7 done.
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Originally Posted by Loki047
(Post 179879)
shit man, dump the gf and leave town too?
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. |
Originally Posted by mazda/nissan
(Post 179883)
what so no more group buys on whatever the fuck we want? this sux :td:
we'll probably have to start paying royalties for selling stuff in the FS section |
Originally Posted by Loki047
(Post 179888)
come to chicago fly for united or whoever has a hub here ill buy the rx7
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Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 179894)
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. And it wasn't "for sale" someone made an offer, and I accepted. I had honestly been close to shutting it down anyway. |
Originally Posted by Philip
(Post 179895)
it sold for less than that.
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Originally Posted by Philip
(Post 179895)
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. |
Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 179902)
But you said you made offers to forum members? How long ago was this? How much were your hosting costs?
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Originally Posted by whaaamx5
(Post 179904)
will the new cat be invloved at all? as far as posting goes or is he here strictly for the money? and couldnt care less what goes on as long as he has positive cash flow
does he own a miata im curious about this new guy... Seemed very concerned about keeping the current mods so I kind of doubt it. |
Originally Posted by Loki047
(Post 179907)
oh thank god. Whew... I still had concerns it was lazzer with a french accent
He's browsed the forum, maybe he'll come in and say hello. though the freak out level in here is making me regret saying anything. |
Well Philip,whoever the new owner is,I hope he keeps this forum the way it is now.
....and good luck to you on whatever projects you have in the future. |
BtW, I'll purge all my posts before the forum goes down :hs:
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Originally Posted by Philip
(Post 179915)
BtW, I'll purge all my posts before the forum goes down :hs:
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Originally Posted by Loki047
(Post 179917)
Aww man WTF? going to be the phantom of the mt.net.
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Originally Posted by Philip
(Post 179915)
BtW, I'll purge all my posts before the forum goes down :hs:
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Originally Posted by Philip
(Post 179895)
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. well thanks for being close to letting us know?:dunno: |
I really doubt you'll notice much of a difference judging from his other forums.
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
(Post 179966)
why cant we all pitch in and buy this forum off?
is it too late now? did you sign the contract? |
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 180030)
hey philip, can one of us get a backup copy of the database for posterity?
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Originally Posted by Philip
(Post 180057)
No, the database won't change.
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no, I'm not giving out the DB.
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